Small Benchtop Drill press ??

[Dfib]

I just picked up a 12" from Menards.
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...-presses/12-drill-press/p-1498047-c-10086.htm

Runs quiet with infinite speed adjustment from 500-3000 with digital readout. Has a laser (meh).

Time will tell if it holds up well, but my expectations are high at this point.

 

[Angus McGunnigl]

Thanks for the info everyone. I think I'll make a trip to HF in the next week or so.
How is HF to deal with if I for some reason get a lemon ?

 

[jonnymac44]

No worries, they'll take care of it. Just keep your receipt and make a timely return if you need to and you'll be good to go.

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

I had no problems returning mine, I drove 200 miles so I didn't have to pay to return ship it but that was only because that was the closest store.

 

[jrmy0641]

On Jonny's referral I ordered one of the 12 speed Harbor Freight presses last night. For a while and after a lot of research, I'd been eying the $400 Grizzly Andy recommended earlier; if I'm not happy with the little Harbor Freight I'll probably go that route. I will try to post about my first impressions when it arrives.