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Title: Which Drill Press
Post by: Dannon on July 15, 2014, 07:47:00 AM

I'm currently acquiring tools to start trying to build a few bow. I about to purchase a drill press to use for sanding risers and such, which should I buy, the 12" bench model that spins from 355-3065 rev. per min. or the 15" floor model that spins from 240 - 3470 rev. per min.? Just curious what everyone's opinion was.
Thanks,
Dannon

Title: Re: Which Drill Press
Post by: milehi101 on July 15, 2014, 08:26:00 AM

Always buy the best you can afford. The larger 15 inch floor model will serve you for years and for many more jobs

Title: Re: Which Drill Press
Post by: AkDan on July 15, 2014, 08:34:00 AM

I have both a bench and a full size for doing call work....Its pretty rare I ever use the little one anymore other than calls..the big one gets the knod 99% of the time.

You can also build an edge sander for the bigger machine. I haven't yet, its on the radar of things that need to get done lol.

Title: Re: Which Drill Press
Post by: Dannon on July 15, 2014, 04:03:00 PM

Thanks Guys,
I'll go with the 15". I was leaning towards that one anyway.
Dannon

Title: Re: Which Drill Press
Post by: wood carver 2 on July 15, 2014, 05:03:00 PM

Bigger is always better! :bigsmyl:
Dave.

Title: Re: Which Drill Press
Post by: recurve25 on July 16, 2014, 05:53:00 AM

Like milehi101 buy the best you can afford. But I can tell you from experience the floor model is the way to go.

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