Anyone know anything about Tradesman drill presses?

[kokyuho]

I can pick up one the following for $199. Wondered if its a good buy or not.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPEEDS: Sixteen (16) 200 - 3630 R.P.M.
MOTOR: 1 H.P. ball bearing induction
MOTOR R.P.M.: 1720
SPINDLE STROKE: 3-3/8"
CHUCK TO COLUMN; 8-1/2"
CHUCK TO BASE: 45-3/4"
CHUCK SIZE: 5/8" - #2 Morse Taper
TABLE SIZE: 14-1/8" x 14-1/8" Cast Iron
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 180 lbs.

Thanks, in advance, for the help.

Ben

 

[Mike Hull]

Sounds reasonable.
You might also want to check Harbor Freight for one. It might end up being the same price, but they pay the shipping on orders of $50.00, and up.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=263&pricetype=

 

[kokyuho]

Graci!

That HF looks pretty good, too.

 

[fitzo]

Did you check out ENCO right there in the city? You could drive over and pick it up.....

www.encotools.com

 

[jhiggins]

I read a review a couple years ago where the Grizzly 12" bench drill press won a roundup over jet, powermatic, and delta. The Harbor Freight brand, "central machinery" is the same animal. Grizzly no longer carries this. I can truthfully say that I have this at my shop at work and this press is almost great when equipped with a new keyless chuck. In other words, its a good press for the momey.