Love this Drill Press but get help with assembly

Nice review. Size wise it looks to be the same size as my Delta.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks for the review. I am considering upgrading my benchtop model and I like the Powermatic line of tools. This has been informative and useful.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Very nice, concise review. I really like the table on that drill press; it looks like it was designed with woodworkers in mind instead of machinists.

-- Chris

I viewed both the Delta and this Powermatic side by side at my local Rockler and the Delta’s head and base were larger by a considerable margin.
The table has several great features: the sides easily slide out to expand it’s size, there are T slots built in, the fence has slots and an integrated vacuum port to boot; just more reasons to love this Drill Press.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

I can never understand companies that make a good product are too lazy in the assembly instruction department. There is nothing more frustrating than stupid instructions. Grumpy has had his gripe for the day.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Which model is this PM drill press. I bought Pm 2800 which is an 18” variable speed model. I have used it the passed year extensively and have had no problem with it. I do remember a little confusion with instructions during the assembly process but were easily overcome. This is a good concise review thank you for posting. I have a picture of the PM2800 in my workshop post. I don’t think it is the same model as yours.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Kip, yup we have the same model, mine looks just like yours.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

Great review. And i agree on your complaints about the customer directions. I’ve send many notes to MFG’s about changes to their instructions. I got a note from one that they appreciated my noting it to them.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

I consider this drill press one of my favorites. Just the looks of it compared to anything else on the market makes me want it!!!! lol

-- Tyler, Illinois

OK, I am envious. I have been eyeing that machine for quite a while. Congrats on the new tool purchase!!!!

-- Anchul - Warrensburg, MO: As a Pastor, I am just trying to get closer to Jesus. He was a woodworker too.

I bought one about a month ago or so, really, realy liking mine!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Les, I agree, I am still liking mine as well, would not hesitate on purchasing it again if I had to do over. I am really glad I bought this drill press.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

We bought ours assembled after reading this, I’m glad we did. We use it all the time and love having the table top extend out. And it doesn’t jump around it’s REALLY heavy. I think they could have come up with a better way to work the guide. Hard to get off for one thing and pain to get it on. And a peeve I seem to have with tools that have handles like this..why do they always want to come off just when your almost done? Either the knob or the whole bar. I think I am going to glue them on. Other than those 2 forgiving quirks its’ staying right here.

-- Cathy Krumrei