I'm very happy with this item. I searched for a couple of years to find the right tool for my purpose. I actually saw this drill press years ago but thought I'd better have a look around and see what's out there as at the time I thought the price was little steep. A good drill is a keeper as very rarely does a good bench or pedestal drill leave a workshop without resistance. Unless it's purchased, it will normally be handed down within the family.
I found much bigger drills on eBay, Gumtree and other places but they were often too large, 3 phase monsters, pick up only from interstate or just too expensive. Most tool stores stocked high turnover, sub-standard equipment that may or may not run true and indeed look like it may only last around a year or so - just beyond it's 12 month warranty.
Eventually (approx 3yrs later), I made my way back to one of the first nice looking drills I'd seen. Yes, it was a little more pricy, but this is a piece of machinery I plan on keeping around for a long time so I'm looking at it as more of an investment and it really is a quality tool. As limited floor space is a consideration for me, I decided on a bench drill. However, this one can actually be converted to a pedestal drill with the purchase of another stand.
The Renegade 16 speed 3/4HP Drill Press from Trade Tools
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