Kev
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I'm starting with a statement instead of a question - but that's probably just a bit of frustration bleeding through. I've owned a high end drill press in the past and I'm certainly missing one now, so I decided to start shopping for one ...
With a primary focus of woodworking, I thought I'd put together a features wish list and start my hunt. This has resulted in nothing but disappointment!
The first three items on my wish list seem to be either cost prohibitive or non-existent ...
1. more than 300mm of travel
2. electronic speed control 150~3500 rpm with variable "triggering"
3. accurate depth stop
Although my old drill was of very high quality - it was typical of a drill with a metal working focus and the manual belt changes for altering the speed made me feel I was working in the steam power era. Apart from a few safety improvements, I don't think the drill press has evolved from the first generation!
Am I alone in these thoughts?
Kev.
With a primary focus of woodworking, I thought I'd put together a features wish list and start my hunt. This has resulted in nothing but disappointment!
The first three items on my wish list seem to be either cost prohibitive or non-existent ...
1. more than 300mm of travel
2. electronic speed control 150~3500 rpm with variable "triggering"
3. accurate depth stop
Although my old drill was of very high quality - it was typical of a drill with a metal working focus and the manual belt changes for altering the speed made me feel I was working in the steam power era. Apart from a few safety improvements, I don't think the drill press has evolved from the first generation!
Am I alone in these thoughts?
Kev.