Palmgren 80206 1 Horsepower 20-Inch Floor Drill Press
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Product Details
Manufacturer: PalmgrenModel: 80206
Product features:
- Cast-iron head, base, table and column
- Precision ground work table can be tilted 45? both right and left, and rotates 360? on a vertical axis. Steel rack and pinion with locking mechanism for easy table height adjustment.
- Enclosed ball bearing quill assembly with long spindle travel. Maximum spindle run-out of 0.0005".
- Locking power switch prevents unauthorized use.
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Palmgren 80206 1 Horsepower 20-Inch Floor Drill Press
Customer Review: Solid General Purpose Drill Press
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent considerable time looking for a good drill press with the size and power to provide versatility in my shop. I looked at all of the usual suspects, Delta, Jet, Powermatic, General, Wilton, etc. I am a woodworker with a small hobby shop and do not depend on my equipment to make a living. I considered buying an older Rockwell-Delta machine but in the end I wasn't interested in a rehab project and running down hard to find parts, if necessary. The only review I could find on this machine was here on Amazon.com. I am writing this review to address some of the things in that review and to provide my own input for others. To start with, Amazon shipped this machine quickly (free, too!) and I chose to pick it up myself because I have a forklift at my shop and could easily unload it from my pickup truck. This machine is heavy! But, it was very easy to assemble despite limited instructions--it took about an hour or so. The hard part is setting the motor/drill head on the column. I used a mobile engine hoist (which I highly recommend keeping around your shop if you have the space--I use it for many things). Unlike the other reviewer, I have not noticed any vibration issues and the motor is smooth and quiet. As far as the chuck is concerned it is a standard keyed chuck and works fine for me. If I were a production shop I would probably want to buy a keyless chuck, but for my needs the standard chuck is fine. As far as the belts are concerned, I will probably continue to use the factory belts until they need replaced. I have not had any experience with slipping, vibration or noise. It is very easy and quick to change speeds and there is a speed chart in a handy location inside the belt cover. As this is basically a metalworker's drill, I have ordered a woodworking vice to mount on the generously sized table. All in all, this drill has lived up to my expectations. It is solid, smooth running and has been dependable to date. Unlike the other reviewer I have not seen a need to change anything about this drill press, although I agree you will need a clamping system, vice, etc. If you are looking for a strong, heavy and dependable drill press I can recommend the Palmgren.
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