Foneguy Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Crew .... thinking about picking up a smallish bench top sized drill press, any recommendations ? What to stay away from . Would like to stay reasonably priced, However I do realize that you get what you pay for. I don't have a need for anything hard core, 8" maybe ...unless opinion says differently. lets hear it .... Help a brother out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Porter cable makes a decent larger stand alone drill press in the 300-400ish range I think the rikon is supposed to be pretty good too Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I have the Ryobi 10" press and for what I use it for, you can't beat it. Yes I wish it had a little more spindle travel but it works. I have heard good things about the Rikon presses. You may also want to check out Grizzly. They may be a little more expensive but you get what you pay for! Hope this helps a little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Rikon: 130$ plenty good for wood but don't expect to do any heavy metal drilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks guys for the quick responses !!! does anyone have any input on the 10" Wen from Home Depot ? reviews seem good, price good .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I've got a WEN oscillating spindle sander and like it a lot. I'd add that their drill press looks a lot like the other 10" ones of which I have the Rikon and love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I had a bench top grizzly that worked great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I'm sure everything in my range comes from one of the two factories in China.. liking the Wen 10" so far , and HD is 3 miles from here. it seems it may be hard to actually get a bad one, with the HF exception ... ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Foneguy said: I'm sure everything in my range comes from one of the two factories in China.. liking the Wen 10" so far , and HD is 3 miles from here. it seems it may be hard to actually get a bad one, with the HF exception ... ???? Well the spindle sander is IDENTICAL to the woodcraft spindle and it was 50 cheaper so win win! Or rather WEN WEN!!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 WEN it is ..... Even if I base my decision totally on a pun !!! gonna seek out some HD coupon assistance next .....,,, THANKS CREW !!!! ALWAYS great info here .... Love it !!???? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Let us know how it is Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Will do !! thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 I been looking to replace my HF model, that has served me well, with no issues but is starting to have issues with the chuck falling out. I am looking for one that I can change speeds, without messing with belts, and I believe WEN has one, so I will be interested in what you think of the brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 On 7/22/2016 at 6:03 PM, WigWagWorkshop said: I been looking to replace my HF model, that has served me well, with no issues but is starting to have issues with the chuck falling out. I am looking for one that I can change speeds, without messing with belts, and I believe WEN has one, so I will be interested in what you think of the brand. I have a small Jet that does all of that for about 299. It has worked very well so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 As a follow up ..... the Wen has been great. Easy speed change with belt, easy table height adjustment .... great for the price !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I could use a smaller drill press and was thinking about the Wen. This thread may have just inspired me to finally grab one.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Got mine at Home Depot free shipping and had 10%off forgot exactly what I paid but it wasn't a lot... considering . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 I could use a smaller drill press and was thinking about the Wen. This thread may have just inspired me to finally grab one.Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkRestore an old Craftsman or similar! [emoji16] [emoji6] Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 hours ago, rrich1 said: Restore an old Craftsman or similar! [emoji16] [emoji6] Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Are there any coupons for that ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Are there any coupons for that [emoji15][emoji15]Barter!Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 you can easily make a cheap bench top drill press have much more travel by reversing the head and longer drill bit in a pinch......the pic is just an example you can clamp what you need drilling anywhere along the 90 degree support..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 7/22/2016 at 4:38 PM, Foneguy said: I'm sure everything in my range comes from one of the two factories in China.. liking the Wen 10" so far , and HD is 3 miles from here. it seems it may be hard to actually get a bad one, with the HF exception ... ???? That's it. All the little presses come from a couple places, so you're more or less shopping for color and price. I always try to pay mind to customer service for things like this as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 powermatic makes a good drill press but its not benchtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I like my Wen, it seems more sturdy than the Ryobi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 11 hours ago, Conductor562 said: That's it. All the little presses come from a couple places, so you're more or less shopping for color and price. I always try to pay mind to customer service for things like this as well. I chose a coupon and no interest on my HD card...... why not ? I was buying it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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