drill press recommendations

[Sberry]

I agree about the speeds, way too fast for most metal work. I like to look at the pulley system to see if its common or some proprietary crap. Tubings I might use a carbide holesaw?

[WyoRoy]

Good to know- deciding between the Grizzly or Jet Swivel head bandsaw.

Eddie, there are insignificant differences between the Grizzly and Jet products. Usually they will be seperated by a bell or whistle or two. If you look into the products closely you'll usually find that they both offer jimcracks to each model that the other doesn't have. So, basically, it comes down to which set of bell and whistles and color scheme you prefer. With that said, the Grizzly model is usually significantly cheaper and they subsidize their shipping to a greater extent...though Jet will often offer free shipping on some of their product line.

Edit: Ed, after looking at Kevin's Ellis you can even consider a Jet or a Grizzly swivel head bandsaw? There ought to be a slew of L.A. Chopper wannabees out there going under and selling their equipment on Craigslist. Bought my Ellis 3000 for $1500 and you could almost put Kevin's Ellis on its cutting table. I've owned a higher end Grizzly bandsaw prior to the Ellis and let me say that they aren't built as well by a whole long stretch. To be fair, the Grizzly was a metal cutting demon, but not in the same league as an Ellis.

[Broccoli1]

I know Roy but space is limited.

[WyoRoy]

I know Roy but space is limited.

Eddie,
Its about time the boys at Screaming Broc had a machine shop for repairs...

[kiwi]

I don't know what you guys think about RIGID tools, they seem to have a nice drill press that is reasonably priced.

Anyone have one and if so are they any good for $299?

The best part of the RIGID brand is that they are guaranteed for life. This includes the batteries on the cordless tools.

Nick

[WyoRoy]

I don't know what you guys think about RIGID tools, they seem to have a nice drill press that is reasonably priced.

Anyone have one and if so are they any good for $299?

The best part of the RIGID brand is that they are guaranteed for life. This includes the batteries on the cordless tools.

Nick

Rigid is owned now by Emerson Electric who was once, and may still be, a prime supplier for Sears power tools. Probably a fairly close knock-off to the Craftsman line-up...least their shop vacs are.