Drill Press Advice Please

[Panther F]

I have an eye for tools, being that I used them for 20 years or so for a living, but I am not too impressed with the quality of tools/power tools at Harbor Freight. If that's your price range and you're only going to use it once or twice a year, then go for it.

I feel I stepped up buying a Black & Decker Fire Storm at Lowes for $75.00 5 years ago. After doing so I realized it's limitations. It does the job but isn't expandable to what can be attached to the table.

Now Model Expo had some nice table top press and I know Grainger http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WES...EN4?Pid=search has this one I have been eyeing for quite some time.

It really depends on use and wallet size. Don't buy a tool on price but usage and you'll be satisfied.

(Oh, and I do not work for any of the above companies I listed)








~ Jeff

[Finster]

Although not a drill press an inexpensive alternative if you have a hand drill or cordless drill driver is one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Wolfcraft-4525.../dp/B000JCIMEA

I haven't drilled frame rails with one but I've gotten good results using one for other jobs. If I were to use one to drill the rails I'd build up some plywood (and whatever else to shim it to the right height) on either side of the rail for support. Hope this helps...