Sparkey Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well the very old Craftsman 8" drill press was sounding pretty bad so I retired it. I bought a Skill 10" with the lazer. I love the lazer feature. I also love that the 1/2" drill chuck goes small enough to hold a # 57 drill bit. It also has a great price on-line at $119. amazingkevin and Travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Drill away Rusty. Nice saw and at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I am glad you posted that. I have a 8" craftman and the chuck hold all the drills too but the chuck is hard to work anymore even after soaking in oil and working it. Now I know the drill I might be able to go to. Mine runs fine even after falling off the bench and the head is crooked but they no longer make the chuck I tried getting one from Sears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Try a product called P.B.Blaster to loosen up the chuck (not many products impress me but that stuff is incredible loosens up rusted needle nose pliers and a raft of other things )( no I don't sell the stuff or even have any stock ,just the very best squirel pi-s I have ever used (tech. Name ) Hard to beat a laser on any tool , Check on line I bet there is one that will fit it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 The only thing I do NOT LIKE about my Skill is the X shape of the hold down holes in the table. My jigs had all been made for just horizontal slots. Now I have had to adapt and re-make for the X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have two less than a hundred buck mini drill presses one for drilling and the other for sanding drums.Would love a lazer one and have checked into harbor freight and sears for one .Sears had the best qulity and price.Still haven't gotten one yet/! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Prozora Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I love my drill press but can't loosen that bolt to be able to use the t able tilt. I really don't need that any more as I found a drill guide thing for rotary tools and I purchased it for under $15 bucks. I got to Sequim yesterday and I will be going back on Thursday so I haven't even seen it yet. Looking forward to giving that a try to be able to drill angled holes when I need one for bowls and the like. Glad you like your new drill press. I think I may get one with the lazer if I should have to get a new one. THey are great to have for drilling a good straight hole. Take care Fay Going to hit the sack now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Always good to have a new tool. I was looking at a sanding table to use with my dust collector and though $119 for something as simple as it, was a little silly so I just built my own..New tool equals new happiness. Enjoy your new drill press. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Page Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hey Sparkey I was just looking at that one last nigh online. I also have the 8 inch craftsman and I thin it is going on 25 years old and even set on my brothers porch for 7 years. It doesn't look like it would even run but it still does but is starting to make some noise. If I get one I think I want one with the lazer on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Kevin I bought the Craftsman first. I got it home and put it together and it ran fine but one side of the lazer didn't work and the side that did work was way too bright. It was also made of real cheap plastic. I boxed it up and took it back. I went to Lowes and bought the Skill and the lazer is steel and much better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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