Hitachi drill press any good?

[upand_at_them]

The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

Mike

[Leon]

If it looks like a tennis shoe, it is probably too early to tell if it is a good machine.

[Robert Haar]

I have had one for about six months and is OK, but nothing special. The laser guide is not very useful.

Make sure you get all the accessories and manuals. This often get lost on floor models.

Sorry - you lost me with this comment.

[Leon]

Most all of the new model Hitachi tools look like the latest design in tennis shoes. The older models look "normal." If it is looks like a tennis shoe it is a new model and is not old enough to have a good track record yet.

[Bill Hall]

[Robatoy]

... that would be a running shoe then..

[Andy Dingley]

The black and green stripey stuff ? I think you mean "Buck Roger's tennis shoes" !

They've lost at least one sale (mine) owing to that finish. I'm damned if I'm buying a tool that looks _that_ stupid. I'd rather paint it JOAT-yellow.

[WoodWizzard]

I've had this unit for about a year and am pleased with it. As one other poster noted, the laser guide is not very useful. Over all quality seems to be good.