Thread: Your opinion

One close up isn't much to go by Andre. Any more photos?

Still, if the quill doesn't have too much play and the table doesn't look like a colander, why not?

Bob.

A couple more photos would be good but theshort answer is a definite YES.

Going by the speed range this is for pretty small holes? So I assume its pretty small itself?

still for $75, I'd go for it

Stuart

Hard to go wrong at $75

Just remember with a bottom speed of 500 rpm, you will be limited to holes (in steel) of 20mm or less.

Michael

Could always change the pulleys for a more usable rev range.

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If it's still tight, it's a bargain.

You don't get much for that sort of money.

Are you collecting drill presses ?

Rob

Well the drill sold at least it went to a good home not mine though

I've had one of these for 30+ years

Fitted new bearings after I got it. I think they were a fairly common type, might be able to check on that.
Fitted a new chuck.
The table tilts but no swivel. No hole through table centre (at least not by design!).
Robust machine. Speeds are a bit high for some things, I fitted a 2-speed motor which helps if using a holesaw.
Chuck is fitted to quill - no Morse taper
Table is a pain to raise - column appears to be solid so a counterweight down the tube isn't an option.
It's not my sole drill press but is the one I mostly use.
I also fitted a foot switch so I can use both hands to operate the thing!

I think that it is well worth the asking price.

Findlay

Maybe between your schooling and your job/work experience you would be learning enough to be able to judge for yourself.

Some of your measuring gear that you buy must be very close to the price of what the drill was if not higher.

Not sure if I have missed it in your posts but you don't seem to ask for opinions before purchasing measuring tooling.

I only reason I asked for an opinion as a drill press takes up room is heavy and I only saw it on my way to work this morning. All my measuring tool will might cost a similar price they are small and all can fit in drawers.