Drill Presses

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• Q & A: Fix a Loose Drill-Press Chuck

  by Roland Johnson

• Tool Test: Benchtop Drill Presses

  by Charlie Reina

  Do benchtop drill presses have the power and precision a furniture maker needs? This tool review looks at nine models that are at least 1/3 hp and can drill at ...

• Video: Radial-Arm Drill Presses

  with Charlie Reina

  Our exclusive online review examines two benchtop models that offer extra reach and tilting heads

• Video: IWF 2006: Delta Updates Its Drill Press

  with Asa Christiana

  Six-inch quill travel and variable speed top features list on two new drill presses for woodworkers

• Get More From Your Drill Press

  by Roland Johnson

  Traditionally a machinist's tool, the drill press has evolved into a valuable piece of woodworking equipment. But in order to get the most from this machine, some ...

• Tool Test: Drill-Press Review

  by Bernard Maas

  Bernard Maas compares nine 15-in. to 17-in. full-height, lower-priced drill presses that might be chosen for a home shop. A comparison chart, along with details ...

• My Five Essential Power Tools

  by Gary Rogowski

  Veteran woodworker Gary Rogowski offers his perspective on how he’d buy machines for his shop if he had to start all over again. This article should help you figure ...

• Drill Press Primer

  by Bernard Maas

  Bernie Maas says that while the drill press is a premier hole maker, it makes quick work of mortises and it’s quiet and fairly safe to use. He explains benchtop ...

• Tuning Your Drill Press

  by Robert M. Vaughan

  Robert M. Vaughan, who restores old tools for a living, talks about three things that can prevent top performance in a drill press: vibration, play, and wobble ...