We've got a pair of Clausing drill presses about that size at work, and they drill 1600-2000 2" thick pieces of steel a day, 20 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. And they never break down. If you need that kind of capicity, then yeah, they're worth it. If you're drilling two holes…
Read the full replyI have an opportunity to purchase a Clausing 15" DP. It's variable speed
Asking price $500.00. Is it worth it?
Thanks for your input.
I'd give you my opinion, but I don't want to post it three times.
So post it "once"... "rump".
We've got a pair of Clausing drill presses about that size at work, and they drill 1600-2000 2" thick pieces of steel a day, 20 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. And they never break down. If you need that kind of capicity, then yeah, they're worth it. If you're drilling two holes a month in pineywood, then no, it's a waste of money.
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