Drill press Choices 12 inch

If money is a issue I would get the Ryobi. If not then get a stationary drill like Ridgid.

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I looked at the Ryobi, Delta, Grizzly, Craftsman, and Hitachi, and ended up with the HF 38142 13” for $144. I’ve been very satisfied with it.

-- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....

Before you go out and buy new, Check out Craigslist.com. I was on the verge of picking up a 17” drill press for $650. one Saturday when it was on sale and decided (out of the blue) to look into Craigslist and Lo what did I find that had been posted just 54 minutes earlier? A 20” 1.5 HP sears drill press for $300. You can bet I snapped it up and was lucky enough to be the first one in line. It was purchased new last Jan and the guy had to relocate and had no place to store it in his new digs, bummer for him not for me! Bonus: with the money I saved, I purchased a 6×48 belt sander with 10” disc. My theory is that no one can have too many tools but I’m getting maxed out if I get one more cause then I’ll have no room to work in my li’l shop.

Now that my wife is interested in woodworking I have even less working room! But hey, I’m not complaining!

Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL