I have an older Central Machinery 5 speed drill press purchased new several years ago. It still works just fine. The main difference between mine and newer models is the placement of the on/off switch (mine is on the side). Mine didn't come with a light, however. Other minor differences are with the shape of the handle grips and overall color. For the hobbyist or DIYer it's a good press for the money. One extra feature not mentioned is the degree scale on the bed attachment. Just loosen a bolt under the bed and you can tilt it up to 45 degrees either side for drilling angled holes. There's a zero mark on the rear of the bed to line up with the degree marks.

Thank you. Because of your review I am finally going to get my first drill press. Never had one by the way.

@mordechaiabdiel8770

3 жыл бұрын

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@mordechaiabdiel8770

3 жыл бұрын

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@mordechaiabdiel8770

3 жыл бұрын

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@jonathanlawrence2249

3 жыл бұрын

@Mordechai Abdiel No problem :D

I’ve had one for many years and just started using it again. Good job demonstrating it.

Thank you 😇👍🏻

I just bought one exactly like it about a week ago and am trying to put it into usage. As for the chuck key to not getting lost, I bought a small pack of magnets from HF also and put one on the cover just for the key. That way, it will always be there when I'm done.

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I've lost my fair share of chuck keys!

This is a great video. I’m a fan of Harbor Freight and have success with the gear I have purchased. This press will be a good add to my mini work space.

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for the review

Great Video very Clear.... Thank you .... Getting One Soon

Thanks for the video! I was looking for something to attach a mixer drill attachment for mixing silicones for moldmaking. This looks absolutely solid for that.

@ 8:20....You need some thread cutting oil to aid the bit in drilling .If the bit gets too hot its gonna lose its hardness and be dull and hard to hold an edge when sharpened.

Wonderful.

is 760 minimum speed a little too much for drilling metal? I heard it's best somewhere below 300 RPM.

Perfect. Just the video i needed to see before I picked one up. Byrd knife at the start to cut the box open?

Just bought one today went to get a vise for it but it's not lining up sadly

I am shopping for a diamond core drill, I visited Harbor Freight & I saw this drill, hope you can help me, I need a drill to make holes mainly to gemstones which I need to use a basket fill of water & press down the handler of the drill. You think I would be able to use this drill for my work. I thank you so much for your time, but I learned plenty with your great knowledge. Great presentation.

Good video. Thanx!

Thank you for this clear review, it is helpful.

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

At the small risk of attracting dirt/dust/ etc., coat the column/ post with some kind of oil to prevent it from rusting. Yes, a vise that matches the table slots would be nice if somebody has found one, from anywhere. Thanks.

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503

2 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight for about $22

@kodak_jack

2 жыл бұрын

@@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 I was thinking the 4" would be too big. I think need to make a bigger table.

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503

2 жыл бұрын

@@kodak_jack 4" is the size recommended for the press

@ronhau1542

2 жыл бұрын

Silicone spray won't attract dust.

Have you found a small vice that has the and bolt pattern to mount to the table? I bought the smallest ones Harbor Freight had but it didn’t match the table to mount with bolts

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503

2 жыл бұрын

gee I almost bought that one... you saved me $22

@ianalderson5133

2 жыл бұрын

Um use the drill press to drill the holes in the table? Or get a better table

Note: to save your drill bits, on steel use high pressure and the lowest rpm and a little lube would help👍🏻😁, great reviews

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I usually squirt some oil on when I do a lot of drilling on metal.

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503

2 жыл бұрын

You can also use liquid soap instead of oil if you're trying to keep your shop clean.

Helpful. Ty

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice, I work at Harbor Freight in Maine. How does the drill press...still work? I want to buy this one myself!!

@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503

2 жыл бұрын

They are decent. Almost bought a used one and the owner said they were great and he was familiar with such equipment.

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I came here because my adjustable lever for the table snapped off and stripped. Trying to figure out what the deal was. Brand new

Will this work well with hole saw attachment?

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will.

Good job despite not showing how u put the bit in🤦🏼‍♂️

What’s the travel distance? Can you drill all the way through a 4x4 (3.5”)?

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Yes. You can set the depth to do that.

@ymarko1

Жыл бұрын

No. I believe this model depth is only 2".

Never owned a drill press so please excuse me if I don’t use the right vocabulary, but what is the travel distance of the chuck? Will it go all the way through a 4x4?

@justme8649

Жыл бұрын

Looks to be around 2 1/8" plus or minus max depth of travel. You could always drill from one side then turn the piece over and drill from the other side.

@MB-bd4hs

Жыл бұрын

The travel distance appears to be a lot more than 2” or so!

@36on22

10 ай бұрын

Use long drill bit, drill 2" deep, raise bit, raise table, reinsert bit, drill rest of way through.

Can I finish an 80% lower with this? What about a Glock slide

@shenkichin6295

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure it out? Thinking of buying for an 80 lower too

@marcushale1931

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't know why you couldn't. I've used mine for aattaching AK gas block and a front sight block. I've had mine for a couple of years now of intermittent use with no issues.

isn't it unsafe to wear gloves while using a bench drill press?

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Not in the least.

@neilabrassart5824

Жыл бұрын

I’d disagree. I’d rather the machine cut me then grab my gloves and pull me in…

@HighTone45

Жыл бұрын

@@neilabrassart5824people just say anything nowadays 😂 I had one of those mess my hand up really bad years ago, take it from someone who knows all to well don’t use any gloves or wear anything with hanging strings around spinning equipment like this

Sure is loud, these always sound like they’re crushing rocks.

@TheCookFamilyHomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Not loud at all.