Regarding tools...
You get what...
You pay for...
That goes without saying. But is it inexpensive because it is a piece of crap, or because it lacks a lot of bells and whistles that I don't need?
...then I got one of the pieces of crap. It cut a triangular hole. The bearings on the spindle were junk. I sold it and just used the 50 year old Rockwell I have. If you have a used tool place where you live I'd check them out to see if an older American made drill press is a available for the same price or check out craigslist. Getting Harbor Freight tools is like Russian Roulette with 5 bullets and 1 open chamber....
Dave,
You should not have an opinion about things you know nothing about...
See above...
Buy it and accept that it is an inexpensive (and thus probably not very precision) lightweight tool. If it breaks, it is likely a throwaway. I use HF with that understanding and have no issues. Best bet is the $10 paint guns. Use it, abuse it, and when it no longer works - toss it. Though I do have their bench grinder and 12" Disc sander. Both meet my light utility needs.
Have had one for years and it has served me well for light hobbyist work - wood, thin steel, PVC, etc. No problems. Bought one of these to use with it:Thinking of getting a small one to do some plywood mods for a nose cone. Anyone used this from Harbor Freight? There's a store near me, and it is certainly affordable.
I got a drill press from Harbor Freight that has your specs I think but is light green. I'm guessing it's essentially the same thing. It was on sale, which made it an even better deal. I remember going to Harbor Freight and checking the drill press before I bought it. You can run the spindle down and see how much wobble is in it. There really shouldn't be any, but they all had a little. You get what you pay for. The one I got works for what I need. It ain't precision like a Bridgeport, but for the drilling I do it's all I need.Thinking of getting a small one to do some plywood mods for a nose cone. Anyone used this from Harbor Freight? There's a store near me, and it is certainly affordable.
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