Anyone else see the Mastercraft Drill Press for $39?

"Bill Stock" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> larger, more expensive brothers. I might have to break down and fix my old
> clunker, which needs a new chuck, new switch and a serious derusting.

Thirty years ago when I was a kid and price was the first thing I looked at,
I was in the habit of buying Canadian Tire tools. That time is long past and
any tools I buy now, I expect to last for long time. If were you and buying
new, I'd be looking somewhere else. That aside, a new chuck, switch and
derusting are all completely doable things. That's where I'd start.

Bill,
I have to correct you.
http://tinyurl.com/5ca87
The drill press on sale is a "Jobmate 8 inch". The Mastercraft series is
more on par with the Delta ShopMaster series - which isn't saying much but
it's significantly better than the Jobmate offering.
Having said that, my Father bought the Jobmate 8" about a year ago and he
loves it. He doesn't use it for anything larger than a 1/16" bit... in fact,
his most often used 'drill bit' is actually a sewing needle. He builds scale
models from only Popsicle sticks.

P.S. You might want to calibrate your new level against a quality unit and
relocate the level lines on the bubble.
-Brian

"Bill Stock" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
: I was in Crappy Tire for a new level as the vial leaked on my ol 2 footer.
: So I picked up a cast aluminum level (on sale) and decided to stop and
look
: at the $39 drill press. What a dinky outfit! I suppose it's not bad for
the
: price, but man is that thing tiny. I was even less impressed with the
: larger, more expensive brothers. I might have to break down and fix my old
: clunker, which needs a new chuck, new switch and a serious derusting.
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