What Drill Press for the Bench...?

[Full Curl]

I'd like to get a small drill press for the bench to help with case prep. My hand and finger joints aren't getting any younger. I know I can look at the motorized case prep centers but I really just need it for quick neck cleaning work. I don't plan on trimming with it. I'm tired of using my handheld drill as well. But space is limited on the bench and I know many drill presses are rather large in size. Wondering if any of you would have a recommendation on a good, small one. I know they make some very small ones for jewelers, but didn't know if they would be too small or not. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[COBigJohn]

My son gave me an 8" drill press for Christmas that he bought at Harbor Freight. I think he got it for $59.

He has had the same one for the past two years and it will do the job on about 90% of everything he wants to drill. It will drill anything Aluminum and soft steel. On super hardened steel....it struggles. As with any drill.....quality bits go a long way.

I haven't set mine up and used it yet, but I expect to be happy with it, for what it was designed.

 

[Sully2]

Sears. Mine looks just like the one posted only its black painted. Bought it 25 years ago...and it still does fine. (About $78 or so on sale at the time)

 

[shphtr]

Yup, Sears. Looks like mine - had for years and cont's to give good service.

 

[FEENIX]

I'd like to get a small drill press for the bench to help with case prep. My hand and finger joints aren't getting any younger.I know I can look at the motorized case prep centers but I really just need it for quick neck cleaning work.I don't plan on trimming with it.I'm tired of using my handheld drill as well.But space is limited on the bench and I know many drill presses are rather large in size.Wondering if any of you would have a recommendation on a good, small one.I know they make some very small ones for jewelers, but didn't know if they would be too small or not.Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

I know you asked for a bench drill press but you might consider the Hornady Case Prep Center ...

[ame]https://youtu.be/BXV6KhvtOYU?t=150[/ame]

 

[bob4]

For what it's worth I have 2 Ryobi 10 inch presses ( home depot specials) in my work trk and they hold up fine and are certainly cheap enough.

 

[flashhole]

I went with a Skill. Ordered off Amazon ~$100 delivered to my house. Very nice addition to the reloading room.

 

[Full Curl]

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll be sure to check these suggestions out. My hands and fingers are already thanking me.

 

[FearNoWind]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007FY0OQO/?tag=drillpressguide-20

 

[Sully2]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007FY0OQO/?tag=drillpressguide-20

Only problem with that press is that its a "mini" and only takes 1/4" bits. MOst ( or all) we have posted here prior to it were 1/2" chucks and can be used for lots more operations.

 

[Full Curl]

I certainly like the smaller size of the mini posted as it would not take up much room on the bench but I would wonder if there would be enough room under the chuck to fit and work with larger cases like a 300 RUM. I'm not sure if all my hand tools would work in a 1/4" chuck or not.... so maybe the 1/2" is the safer option.

 

[Gord0]

Another option you might look at is seeing if you can find a small bench top lathe for cheap. A friend of mine paid $100 for his. It's got around a 10x30 footprint. Little bigger than a drill press but a lot of versatility.