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Bowl_Freak

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Home drill presses...thoughts
« on: March 01, 2016, 01:20:37 PM »
Ive been drilling for well over 15yrs now and im looking to setup a home shop to drill my stuff, it gets old asking to use other peoples drill presses. Been looking at presses online. What specs do i look for for the press. i cant seem to find motor HP on the innovative, Jayhawk website on what their presses use. Is 3/4hp motor too small or can i get away with that. Been looking at Northern Tools 12" table top press and some others but just want to see if its powerful enough. I dont want to spend $1800 if its just for me. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Bowl_Freak

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2016, 08:15:39 AM »
Im just not interested in the KMT sorry. I just want a tabletop regular press which i have found an old one at my work that may work. Im going to see if it works and i can use it. Thanks.

luv2C10falll

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2016, 06:23:07 PM »
Are you in need of a jig ?

Bowl_Freak

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2016, 08:20:11 AM »
I will be needing one yes.

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2016, 09:29:26 AM »
I will ck and get back with you

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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #20 on: March 05, 2016, 08:47:31 AM »
I bought a press from local Craigslist add.  The guy had no idea the "jig" was for bowling...  He told me that he picked it up at an estate sale and had intended to use it as a regular drill, but then wanted adjustable "table" with respect to height.  I've had it for a little while now, went through the whole thing, made sure everything was lubricated, adjusted, zeroed out etc.  It works pretty well for the basic stuff.  I'm now starting to look for a mill type machine to get a little better precision, drill ovals, etc.

I'd suggest keeping an eye out in your local area for something to pop up for sale.  Usually these are at a great price!
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Re: Home drill presses...thoughts
« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2016, 11:35:32 AM »
I have a Jayhawk press for sale along with scales, etc.......pretty much everything you would need.  PM me if you are interested.