I Got the Drill Press Blues

My attempt to keep my initial costs down and spread them out over a longer period are being tested. A drill press that I had lined up to borrow is no longer available so it's off to the shops we go!

I have done a fair bit of research with emphasis on value for money. My woody senses tell me to buy this lovely piece of Chinese made kit with bits - Hare & Forbes SBD-25A (D144) bench top drill press. I love how I can sound all fancy and smart and stuff when I rattle off product ID numbers. I wouldn't blame you for thinking I knew what was going on. Sadly, not the case. I do however know how to research to find the popular choice for my budget and at least I'm good at that if nothing else.

This drill press seemed to be in the sweet spot. It's feature packed and solidly built while retaining the lower end machinery price. I can spend double the $350 retail price for a slightly better drill with tighter tolerances and a more robust build but let's be honest, I'm not going to need the super precise accuracy when really precise accuracy will serve me just as well and leave me with some bills in my wallet for pop-rocks and for placating SWMBO with the crossed arms, pursed mouth, and laser stares.

On an unrelated but topical note, I just heard from the guy who sold me the belt/disc sander I mentioned in my previous post. It has been picked up by the freight company and should arrive on Monday. These two machines should be all I need to put together my incoming clock kit. More on the clock kit another day.