I trolled through Craigslist for a couple of weeks, trying to find a benchtop drill press, for a reasonable price. Everyone wanted near-new prices, for their used equipment, with few features, and unknown quality. I shopped local tool supply stores, but nearly all such benchtop units only had 1/4 (0.25), or 1/3 (0.33) HP, at best. This unit has 2/5, or 4/10, or 0.4 HP -- just shy of 1/2 (0.5) HP! It will drill wood, soft metals such as aluminum and brass, stainless steel, iron, and even medium carbon steel.
Adjusting the speed by changing the drive belt on the pulleys, is easy, and straightforward (speed is determined by material you wish to drill: the chart is listed inside the door on top, which is opened to adjust the belts, and the speed). Adjusting the belt tension with the motor, is simple. Minimal assembly is required, out of the box (took me less than 30 minutes). It runs smoothly, drills accurately, and it is simple to use.
Be certain to bolt this unit to your workbench! It weighs around 50 lbs, and if it fell off of your bench, you will be lucky if the only thing that breaks is your drill! It is solidly constructed. I would buy another product from this vendor, and this manufacturer, without hesitation. Cheers! POWERTEC 5 Speed Baby Drill Press - Tools - Drill Press - Bladerunner - Benchtop Drill Presses'
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