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1st September 2003, 09:53 AM #1
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Searching for a new drill press I have noticed that the generic multi-brand same-factory units, from outer woop woop, all have the nasty habit of chuck float. That is , when you bring the chuck down there is up and down float in the shaft.
This is a no-no when you ate countersinking, let alone using a rosette cutter.
Can anyone recommend a decent drill press?:confused:
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TermiteLast edited by Termite; 1st September 2003 at 01:02 PM.
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1st September 2003, 01:02 PM #2
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Both Wayne and I have the HAFCO SPD-20B 1 HP floor model drill press and are both very happy with it. At $299, it is a real steal too!
Worth a look, but might be a bit of a drive to get it!
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1st September 2003, 09:34 PM #3
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Hi Termite,
The problem is the machining tolerances on some of the cheap machines are some what liberal, to say the least. All I can say is you just have to be lucky to fluke one which is machined spot on.
The other problem these drill presses have, is excess clearance between the Quill and the Casting. This is most noticeable when you fit a long drill bit in the chuck and wind the quill down. You will be surprised how much movement there is at the tip of the drill bit. This can be rectified with bushing the casting or hard chroming the quill oversize. I've had a gut full of my drill press and am in the process of repairing it.
The only other option is to buy a $2500 Brobo Waldown drill press. If it for a business it would be a worthy investment.
Glen
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3rd September 2003, 11:00 AM #4
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I purchased a pedestral drill press last year from Woodworking Warehouse (Braeside, Vic) and have been very happy with it. Its a Woodman brand 3/4 HP 16 speed. Works great.
They are part of the
Woodman Group See there site for someone closer to you.
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3rd September 2003, 12:21 PM #5
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almost forgot.... it cost about $270 if that helps.
I was looking at those radial drill presses you see Timbecon and Carba-Tec selling. But was talk out of it. They only have 5 speeds and also the head can sometimes slip when tilted on an angle. So I went for a fixed head and 16 speeds (important if using different drills, sanders, bits etc). It was cheaper as well.
You may also like to download the following speed chart I use from Wood Magazine http://www.woodmagazine.com/compstor/charts1.html
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