I use a bench top press. It is the largest size you can get before you jump
to the floor standing size that Sear sells. 1/2 HP 10" and it has always
been fine for panel drilling. I paid $179 I think. I believe it is on sale
right now for $139. It is not variable speed. You have 5 speeds depending
on which pulley you set the belt on. I always leave mine on the slowest
speed for metal anyhow. You can go all out on something more expensive.
But, I find this one fully adequate for panel drilling. A "serious" wood
worker would be disappointed I think.
Larry H
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeffrey Pontius <jpont@...>
To: J. Larry Hendry <jlarryh@...>
Cc: <motm@yahoogroups.com>; paulhaneberg <phaneber@...>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: Stooge [Panels] Drilling Holes
[Hoping that I am not taking us too off-topic, but since it relates
primarily to synth panels...]
> > I do have a drill press.
Do you guys with drill presses have the larger shop machines or do you
have the 'mini' (bench top?)drill presses? I've looked at the latter
thinking that they might work for drilling panels, but while I have
experience with the shop drill presses, I've never used a 'mini'
drill press.
Any comments, especially if you have a 'mini' drill press?
Thanks, Jeff