Is this drill press worth $30

[MikeH]

I found a benchtop drill press for sale and I was wondering if you guys thought it was worth $30. See pic below:

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/data/500/medium/Picture_009.jpg

 

[Travis Porter]

I agree with Mike. I would inspect it (put a bit in it, drill a hole) and then decide.

 

[junquecol]

I have two similar drill presses. One is a Sears which I use all the time and the other is a Delta which I will use as a dedicated hinge cup drilling unit. The worst problem with these drills is the IDIOT who designed the quill depth stop using plastic. A totally worthless piece of junk (the polite term), in my opinion. Seldom do I use my 16" floor mounted drill. Paid about $40 for each, so yours is in line price wise.

 

[pcooper]

Well, my .02 worth is yes it is worth $30 if you need one and you can't afford a better one, and it does drill halfway decent, but if you not in a hurry, wait for a better one.

 

[Gofor]

For $30 you could put a sanding drum on it. If it wears out the bearings, you haven't lost a lot.

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[MikeH]

Thanks for the input. I think I'll wait. I need to organize what I have before I buy any more tools. :slap: