DocStram
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HF has a drill press on sale .... 50% off. Originally $89 now $39. Please spare me the comments about HF being mainland China ... a lot of there stuff is also Taiwan. (I have a Chicago Machinery 14" bandsaw with riser blocks that suits my needs perfectly.) I use a ShopSmith for my pen turning .... including drilling blanks. But, I would like to have a dedicated drill press for pen blanks ... especially if I can get one for $39.
What I need advise with is this ....... will this drill press meet my needs for pen turning ... or should I pass? Here are the specs:
"5 SPEED DRILL PRESS
Get the quality and accuracy you need at a price you can afford. Powerful enough for small production shops, small enough for the home craftsman. Table tilts 45° left or right, 1/2'' chuck capacity. Includes depth adjustment gauge.
* Motor: 1/3 HP, 120V, 60Hz, 1720 RPM
* Five speeds: 620, 1100, 1720, 2340, 3100
* Spindle stroke: 2''
* Maximum swing: 9-1/2''
* Column diameter 1.89''
* Throat depth 4''
* Table size: 6-5/16'' x 6-1/2''
* Base dimensions: 11-1/8'' x 7''
* Overall dimensions: 17''W x 23''H x 7''D
* Weight: 51 lbs."
You can see it at:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=38119
Thanks!
What I need advise with is this ....... will this drill press meet my needs for pen turning ... or should I pass? Here are the specs:
"5 SPEED DRILL PRESS
Get the quality and accuracy you need at a price you can afford. Powerful enough for small production shops, small enough for the home craftsman. Table tilts 45° left or right, 1/2'' chuck capacity. Includes depth adjustment gauge.
* Motor: 1/3 HP, 120V, 60Hz, 1720 RPM
* Five speeds: 620, 1100, 1720, 2340, 3100
* Spindle stroke: 2''
* Maximum swing: 9-1/2''
* Column diameter 1.89''
* Throat depth 4''
* Table size: 6-5/16'' x 6-1/2''
* Base dimensions: 11-1/8'' x 7''
* Overall dimensions: 17''W x 23''H x 7''D
* Weight: 51 lbs."
You can see it at:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=38119
Thanks!