Dadnatron
Veteran Member
I have pondered the question of what to purchase... and have found my own knowledge wanting.
I've often found myself in need of a drill press over the last year. I've also decided to purchase one and I began my search, as I do so often, on Craigslist. Since this isn't something for daily use, I thought I would likely be able to find a decent used machine for a reasonable price. Thus far, I haven't found much that I was certain I'd be liking. Of course, anything is better than the nothing I currently have, but that is where I began wondering whether it was so.
After a little researching, I figured, right or wrong, that I'd like a couple things. I wanted at least 1hp and I preferred easy speed control. I figured I'd be using it primarily for work around the farm, but I've also thought I'd like to do some fab work and potentially a little blacksmithing down the road. I'll likely use it occasionally on wood as well.
About the only time I've used one was in woodshop in HS over 30years ago. So, I'm sure the technology has changed at least to some degree since then. But I don't know whether that is better or worse.
What is your recommendation on what I should be looking for, given my above goals? Its not that price is no object, it certainly is, but I don't really have a budget, I just want to get my money's worth, whatever I spend. But, if I'm not going to find something on Craigslist for a decent price, whatever I purchase be it new or used, I want it to be something that will take me 'comfortably' through the rest of my life. Basically, I'd rather pay a little more for something useful, than a little less and be fighting it.
I've often found myself in need of a drill press over the last year. I've also decided to purchase one and I began my search, as I do so often, on Craigslist. Since this isn't something for daily use, I thought I would likely be able to find a decent used machine for a reasonable price. Thus far, I haven't found much that I was certain I'd be liking. Of course, anything is better than the nothing I currently have, but that is where I began wondering whether it was so.
After a little researching, I figured, right or wrong, that I'd like a couple things. I wanted at least 1hp and I preferred easy speed control. I figured I'd be using it primarily for work around the farm, but I've also thought I'd like to do some fab work and potentially a little blacksmithing down the road. I'll likely use it occasionally on wood as well.
About the only time I've used one was in woodshop in HS over 30years ago. So, I'm sure the technology has changed at least to some degree since then. But I don't know whether that is better or worse.
What is your recommendation on what I should be looking for, given my above goals? Its not that price is no object, it certainly is, but I don't really have a budget, I just want to get my money's worth, whatever I spend. But, if I'm not going to find something on Craigslist for a decent price, whatever I purchase be it new or used, I want it to be something that will take me 'comfortably' through the rest of my life. Basically, I'd rather pay a little more for something useful, than a little less and be fighting it.