[sdiy] Simple Drill press for DIY synth panels/enclosures?

[Sadpaul]

You can sign up on their website and they will email weekly and mail  
you a flyer every once in a while.  When they put something on sale  
you can still use a coupon.  This is what I did when I got mine.
Easy easy.
paul.



On Dec 26, 2009, at 11:16 AM, Ivan Zhorzh wrote:

> Sadpaul, could you elaborate on those coupons?
> Like, where exactly do you get em?
> I was looking to buy a drill press too, and this sure looks like a  
> good deal!
> Thanks!
>
> On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Sadpaul <sadpaul at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hey,
>> Don't know if your in the US or not, but this is the cheap one I have
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf? 
>> itemnumber=38119
>> They have coupons ever week.  I paid $34 for mine including tax  
>> with 1/2
>> sale plus another coupon.  New not used.  I
>> have had it for four years now without any troubles.
>>
>> Don't forget to check out Craig's list also if you in the US.   
>> There are
>> always deals
>> on their for tools.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 20, 2009, at 12:23 PM, legion at helpwantedproductions.com wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thinking about getting a small drill press for all my DIYing  
>>> stuff. I
>>> primarily drill your basic aluminum Hammond stomp box cases or  
>>> face plates
>>> so it would have to be able to handle that easily enough. I figure
>>> anything that can handle that can handle the other plastic Pcases  
>>> and
>>> speak and spell shells too :)
>>>
>>> In looking at entry level models I've narrowed it down to two:
>>>
>>> 1. Skil 3320-01-RT , 3.2 Amp 10-Inch Drill Press
>>>
>>> 2. Ryobi DP101 (there are a few different intro models but this  
>>> seems to
>>> be the lowest price point with decent features.)
>>>
>>> Both have a rack and pinion plate, .5 HP, multi speeds, laser,  
>>> and are
>>> small bench top designs around $100. My budget is around $150 but  
>>> unless
>>> there is a huge difference I'd be happy spending less too :) I would
>>> probably used it  about 1-2x a week at most which is another  
>>> reason I
>>> don't want a bigger or more expensive model. Right now I'm using  
>>> a black
>>> and decker hand drill so anything would be a step up I'm figuring.
>>>
>>> Given I'll be using it primarily for basic DIY synthing I though  
>>> I'd ask
>>> y'all for your opinions of these and/or what features are a  
>>> "must" as well
>>> as any other info you might think useful in making a decision.
>>>
>>> Any/all suggestions welcome.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>>   ----------------------------------------
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>>>       The DAED FEEDBACK SYNTHESIZER
>>>
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>>> "Making Something Extrodinary from the Ordinary"
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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