Made in USA drill press

[chris snell]

I’m looking for a high-quality drill press that's made in the USA. Budget is $4K. I've looked around and everything that I'm finding seems to be either made overseas or made in some undisclosed location. A friend recommended Delta but I wasn't able to find anything about their production on their site.

Are there other good brands out there?

 

[chris snell]

Got hold of Delta and got the answer:

So...Delta is out.

 

[jymmiejamz]

If you want good quality American made, you probably will be better off looking for a used one. Maybe look for an older Rockwell?

First result for me on Google.... https://westernmass.craigslist.org/tls/d/gilbertville-rockwell-drill-press/7133277242.html

 

[jymmiejamz]

Just thinking about it, what about getting a mill? I might be wrong, but I think you can use a mill as a drill press. Seems like your budget would allow for a nice older American made mill.

 

[pmatusov]

If you want good quality American made, you probably will be better off looking for a used one. Maybe look for an older Rockwell?

First result for me on Google.... https://westernmass.craigslist.org/tls/d/gilbertville-rockwell-drill-press/7133277242.html

That's an awesome drill press.
BTW, the mill suggestion is spot on.

 

[Napalm00]

Maybe a Jet? some of their stuff is made in USA . If you have the space a used bridgeport J head mill would work but, will need a phase converter if you do not have 3 phase . They also weigh about 2k lbs

 

[WreckITFrank]

plenty in PA, NJ. This one looks local...

Double head 15"Clausing drill press. - tools - by owner - sale

FOR SALE-two unit 15" variable-speed drill press manufactured by Clausing of Kalamazoo MI. Not...

lancaster.craigslist.org

Here's a mill...likely you saw but it looks pretty stellar...

Newall 3-axis CNC Vertical Knee Mill - tools - by owner - sale

This is a “Bridgeport type” vertical knee mill in excellent condition that was factory equipped...

lancaster.craigslist.org

 

[lcdck]

I have an older Powermatic 1150. It's solid, adjustable speed, parts are still available but I heard that they've been bought.
Any of the older American made ones would go for a less than a quarter of your budget in good condition. I bought mine used from a guy losing his shop space in the city. I think I paid $500 for it and three other machines.

 

[jymmiejamz]

This is making me want to buy a mill.

 

[pmatusov]

This is making me want to buy a mill.

One more thing to haul when you decide to return to the West

 

[chris snell]

I would love a mill but I'm pretty sure that my wife would divorce me.

However, at this point, I may just have to buy a trailer when we make our next (and hopefully last) move out west.

 

[javelinadave]

I would love a mill but I'm pretty sure that my wife would divorce me.

Would she know the difference between a mill and a drill press?
Every time I bring home a new gun I just say "You don't remember when I bought this" or "this is the one you bought me for Fathers Day a few years ago".

 

[BarryO]

I assume they're not cheap: https://www.kalamazoometalmuncher.com/home-revolution/drill-presses/

 

[chris snell]

Wow. Those are sweet. I think I recall seeing that those run about $15K.

 

[Maine57S1]

or you could go for the full mobile machine shop... This has divorce written all over it but its pretty cool.

Working Machine Shop Display - antiques - by owner - collectibles sale

Working Machine Shop Display powered by a Saxon Engine. Runs great, all machines run at the same...

nh.craigslist.org

 

[jymmiejamz]

I don't think Jet stuff is USA made, but they make these mill drills. Probably not as heavy or large as a traditional mill.

JET | Mill Drills for Milling

360 degree swiveling heads, adjustable carbide facemill, and UL listed motors are just a few of the features you'll find in JET's line of Mill Drills

www.jettools.com

 

[chris snell]

I don't think Jet stuff is USA made, but they make these mill drills. Probably not as heavy or large as a traditional mill.

JET | Mill Drills for Milling

360 degree swiveling heads, adjustable carbide facemill, and UL listed motors are just a few of the features you'll find in JET's line of Mill Drills

www.jettools.com

Man, those are sweet and much cheaper than the really high quality American stuff. It would be fun to be able to mill, too.

But man...fuck China.

 

[O2batsea]

What's the issue you have with Chinese products? Or is it China itself?

 

[jymmiejamz]

Way under your budget, but this seems decent. Made in Canada.

Drill Press, 15 inch - tools - by owner - sale

I have a Delta/Rockwell drill press, floor model for sale. The machine is wired for 110 volts. I...

charlottesville.craigslist.org

 

[chris snell]

That's pretty awesome. So dang far away, though.