May I ask a drill press quetion??

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ChasePhase

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Since I can justify getting a drill press now, I have looked on Craigslist and found a Delta standing drill press. The seller does not have a model number but emailed me 2 pics. Just wondering how much it is worth?

Trying to decide between a benchtop or floor press. Any info would be useful, thanks!
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If I were selling this, in good shape, everything working, no cracks in frame, I would not accept less than $150, and that with the vise shown is giving it away.
 
I was deciding this a couple months ago and bought a cheapy bench top thinking it would work for small things like knifes....well i now wish i had gotten a big sturdy rigid(not the name brand but physically rigid) floor press. My benchtop's table flexes and I end up with not too squarely drilled holes. Very frustrating.
I *still* have to go buy a good floor press now!
 
Sticky said:
I was deciding this a couple months ago and bought a cheapy bench top thinking it would work for small things like knifes....well i now wish i had gotten a big sturdy rigid(not the name brand but physically rigid) floor press. My benchtop's table flexes and I end up with not too squarely drilled holes. Very frustrating.
I *still* have to go buy a good floor press now!
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That is a pretty convincing point. They are asking $125 for this one. It looks to be in a basement...may find out who my friends are if I go and get it and need a hand lifting.
 
Delta is a commercial grade. You need to describe what you are using it for. I have a cheapie, because I only need a drill press for home repair, and knife scale mods, so my cheaapie is fine, but that Delta I would snag fast if it truly was $150. Ask the seller the model name and number, and any other specifications, i.e. amp motor, size of chuck etc.... and then see what it costs new. If you are not at least 50% of new, keep looking. Craigslist is for bargains, not just ok deals. Some sellers on Craigs list are way too proud of their stuff. Do not be afraid to offer less than asking, but be reasonable. If you do not need an industrial grade, do some research with your google fu.

I just read another post above, I would buy it for 125, as long as I could plug it in grip a bit with the chuck, and watch it spin to check for wobble, off center. How come I cannot find a deal like that?????:mad::mad::D
 
That's a good buy if everything works.

As for the bench top. I have a small bench top Jet that has been super for over 15 years. Very precise, I've built many hundreds of folders with it.
 
I'd jump on it for $125, as long as there isn't any damage. Try to get the cam-action vise too.
 
Don Hanson III said:
That's a good buy if everything works.

As for the bench top. I have a small bench top Jet that has been super for over 15 years. Very precise, I've built many hundreds of folders with it.
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What can one expect to pay for a decent used one Mr. Hanson sir?
 
cj65 said:
What can one expect to pay for a decent used one Mr. Hanson sir?
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I paid a little less than $300 for mine new, I would expect half price for used.
Jet is the higher end of the import tools, drill presses, band saws, mills, etc.
 
I bought a craftsman from sears for $150.00 brand new and I have never had a problem with it. It is a beanch top model because i need the room for other stuf to set at.
 
I'm running out of bench space...not that I need something so big. Guess I will have to go check it out.
 
ChasePhase said:
Going tonight at 5pm to take a look at it.

Are these ok to lay on there side for transporting?
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Yes. I got an old Craftsman very much like that for $125 and it came with a vise also. It will lay over just fine.
 
ChasePhase said:
Since I can justify getting a drill press now, I have looked on Craigslist and found a Delta standing drill press. The seller does not have a model number but emailed me 2 pics. Just wondering how much it is worth?

Trying to decide between a benchtop or floor press. Any info would be useful, thanks!
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I have that exact model, in the top, there are 2 three step pulleys for changing speed, The bottom table will swing and lock down in any position, If I am right, seems like I paid over 400 for it new about 10 to 15 years ago. I have never had a problem, still runs as smooth as when I first got it. Just used this morning with some forstner bits, nary a wooble. I would grab it if the bearings are still good, runs quite and smooth.
Jim
 
Well, it looks like you've already made your decision, but I'd go for it. If you decide not to, I'd recomend a benchtop model. So long as you have a solid bench, it should be fine. I use a Clarke benchtop my dad bought at Tractor Supply Co, and I haven't had a problem with it. I've always had good luck with Clarke power tools. I like it best because I can move it easily, since we have so little workbench space. It has 5 speed pulleys and changing them is easy. It even has a marked depth guage and stop so you can set how far you can drill into your workpiece. Its nothing fancy, but it does what we need it to, that is, drill straight holes through wood and steel.
 
I have a pair of Sears drill presses. Both work well , the one on the right is on its 2nd chuck as the first chuck gave up the ghost after a year ( though I was drilling 1 1/8" holes thru 3/16 ti with it for a year ). I bought that one at Sears , and the other one a guy at work gave me because he was moving and wasn't taking it with him.

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For precise holes , I use my HF Mini Mill.
 
if one wants a VERY rigid drill press, bolt it to the floor with big arse studs, some big washers and nylock nuts loctited in with red loctite.

then put a 200 lb block of lead on top of the floor plate, with a piece of rubber underneath it.

one can go further and get the drill chucks professionally "high speed balanced" if your a geek...
 
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