Author Topic: Best drill press (Read 1215 times)

Hank Hill · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 07:19:24 AM »

I'm trying to set up a drill press in my home. Everything I read says you need a press with at least 5" of spindle travel, but almost every press i look at is in the 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 range. Am I missing something? It dosen't seem like it should be that big of an issue. What presses do you guys with home shops use?

Thanks

bluerrpilot · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 05:01:26 PM »

Quill travel will only need to be a bit more than the depth of a slug.Most are in the 5" range. The height from the table to the bottom of the quill is whats important so you have enough room to get a ball in a jig.

Innovative uses the Jet JMD18pfn I beleive

http://www.southern-tool.com/store/milling_drilling_equipment.html
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Author Topic: Best drill press (Read 1215 times)

Hank Hill

Best drill press

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