How to Select a Drill Press
A drill press makes woodworking projects easier and makes a useful addition to any workshop area. If you're planning to add a drill press to your tool collection, you've probably noticed the wide range of choices at the home improvement stores. Investing in the right drill press for your needs means your money is well spent. Take the time to assess your needs for the drill press before heading to the store to make the purchase.
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Decide how much you want to spend on your new drill press. This will give you an idea of the range of features you can afford once you start evaluating the drill presses available.
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Make a list of the typical projects you will use with the drill press. Refer to this list as you decide on the different features for your new drill press. In general, if you will use the drill press for only a few small projects, you won't need as many features.
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Decide where you will place your drill press. Measure the available space to ensure you purchase a drill press that fits easily into your workshop.
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Choose the type of drill press you prefer. The two options are a bench top or a floor drill press. The bench top drill press is mounted to a stand or work surface and is ideal for a small work area. Floor models are more powerful and are typically found in a more commercial-style workshop.
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Evaluate the number of speed settings available on the drill press. More drill press speed settings allow you greater diversity in the materials and the size of the holes you can drill with the machine.
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Determine how much horsepower you need from the drill press. The higher the horsepower, the more versatile the drill press becomes, allowing you to drill through more types of materials.
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Check on the size of the holes each drill press can create. This includes both the diameter and the depth of the holes.
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Compare the accessories and extras available for each drill press option. Review your list of typical projects to determine which accessories you need or want.
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Take your list of preferences for each drill press feature to the home improvement store. Compare each option to your list to determine which drill press is the best match for you.
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