Looking for a quality drill press

[kamlooky]

There are outfits around that sell used equipment.
Some of the KMS outlets allow trade in on used stuff.
I have purchased two used heavier duty bench top presses.
The last one came with a homemade roller cabinet and a floor
pedal switch. Makes for hands free drilling.
I don't think I ever paid more than $150.
Both had the multi speed options of drive belt swapping on pulleys.

 

[Polar_Hunter]

Don't forget that you will be using much lower speeds for drilling metal than you are used to when drilling wood. Make sure that the drill you purchase has a two belt system.

 

[Can-down]

Thanks all,
Ryder, I'm guessing around 80 lbs as it was hard to move far by myself... Maybe it weighs more I'm pretty strong!
This thread has been interesting as I just assumed this unit would be good for more then just wood working and drilling small holes in metal! I'm starting to think that something so big and taking up as much space as it does yet being of limited use might not last long in my shop as I don't have a lot of space!
Like I said I have a good eye and feel with electric hand tools so maybe I will stick to carefull layout and freestyle Maneuvers but its so tempting to try and out this thing to some use...