Power Tool Decisions...

FeRaL · 01-May-06, 05:35 PM

I'm looking at getting a few shop tools. I want to get a 10" drill press and a 4" / 8" bench sander.

Ryobi VS. Delta, FIGHT!...

THRASHER2 · 01-May-06, 05:54 PM

BAM!!!
DP200 Delta 10" Drill Press

Street Price: $139.15
Your Price: $98.00
You Save: $41.15

Motor: 1/4 HP, 120V, single phase, 60 Hz., 1720 rpm
Motor Control: Toggle switch with lock out key
Spindle Speeds (RPM): 620, 1100, 1720, 2340, 3100
Table: Tilting with C-clamp edge and diagonal slots
Size: 8 1/4" x 7 1/2"
Column Diameter: 2 3/8" (60 mm)
Spindle Taper: Jacobs 33
Chuck Taper: Jacobs 33

QUILL
Diameter: 1 1/2" (38 mm)
Stroke: 2 1/4" (57 mm)

CAPACITIES
Chuck: 1/2" (13 mm)
Chuck to table: 14 1/8" (359 mm)
Chuck to base: 19" (483 mm)
Max. dia. hole in steel: 3/8" (10 mm)
Max. dia. hole in cast-iron: 1/2" (13 mm)

OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Height: 30"
Width: 11"
Depth: 24"
Weight: 70 lbs. (32 kg)

darkboricua · 01-May-06, 06:42 PM

great deal but $58 + for shipping...ouch... no new toys for me..

joecoin · 01-May-06, 08:36 PM

Delta.

Of course, you could order from:

http://www.shars.com/

Wordbiker · 02-May-06, 01:01 AM

I have never owned a Ryobi tool that lasted as long as it should. Delta, yes...but even their quality has dropped over the years. We just picked up a Rikon drill press for our shop, and the quality is so much better than the Delta it replaced...it nearly brings tears to my eyes. The best part is: It was cheaper than the Delta too.

zeero · 05-May-06, 04:08 PM

There is not enough disk space on the server that hosts the database for this site to store the amount of text I would have to type to explain to you how cheap and crappy ryobi is. get my point?

Wordbiker · 05-May-06, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeero


	There is not enough disk space on the server that hosts the database for this site to store the amount of text I would have to type to explain to you how cheap and crappy ryobi is. get my point?

Well put.

Tools to avoid:

Ryobi
Black & Decker
Harbor Freight
Crapsman (often made by B&D)
These guys:

denacopoliez · 06-May-06, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wordbiker


	Tools to avoid:

MAKITA!!!
let me be 100% clear on this you cant go wrong with Makita tools, i have an old 12v cordless drill that i have had for about 8 years now, i have dropped it off 15' ladders and buried it under piles of brick and still been able to power thru, anything that i needed. I know I know they are expensive but my savior is The Makita Factory where they sell Refurebed Tools for like 1/3 the cost!

HILTI!!!
If you have something that you cant get thru with your cordless, than may be you need to think about getting a hilti, some of the best industrial grade gear i have ever used! Check them out at the US Hilti Factory

DickNervous · 06-May-06, 05:47 PM

Well, I just got a Ryobi 10" press from Home Depot and even in putting it together I can tell it is cheap. But I don't plan on using it that much so I am okay with that. Besides, I spent my cash on the Dremel 1800 Scroll Saw which will see much more usage. If you are limited to Delta vs Ryobi, I would say the Delta.

That said, I have to agree with denacopoliez, Makita is da shiznit. The top of my tool list is Makita, Hilti, DeWalt, Portor Cable, Dremel. Of course all I own is a Makita 18v cordless drill and the Dremel 1800. But that's just cause I don't have need for those tools.

The Dragon Reborn · 06-May-06, 06:03 PM

I'll put in a good word for deWalt & Metabo as well... Professionals form the EU know what I'm
talking about... those are built to LAST!

TDR

zeero · 07-May-06, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DickNervous


	Well, I just got a Ryobi 10" press from Home Depot ...

must...not....neg rep DickNervous...must .....resist....ryobi...bad....

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeero


	There is not enough disk space on the server that hosts the database for this site to store the amount of text I would have to type to explain to you how cheap and crappy ryobi is. get my point?

01-May-06, 05:35 PM		#1 (permalink)
FeRaL Mutant Moderator	Power Tool Decisions... I'm looking at getting a few shop tools. I want to get a 10" drill press and a 4" / 8" bench sander. Ryobi VS. Delta, FIGHT!...

01-May-06, 05:54 PM		#2 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	BAM!!! DP200 Delta 10" Drill Press Street Price: $139.15 Your Price: $98.00 You Save: $41.15 Motor: 1/4 HP, 120V, single phase, 60 Hz., 1720 rpm Motor Control: Toggle switch with lock out key Spindle Speeds (RPM): 620, 1100, 1720, 2340, 3100 Table: Tilting with C-clamp edge and diagonal slots Size: 8 1/4" x 7 1/2" Column Diameter: 2 3/8" (60 mm) Spindle Taper: Jacobs 33 Chuck Taper: Jacobs 33 QUILL Diameter: 1 1/2" (38 mm) Stroke: 2 1/4" (57 mm) CAPACITIES Chuck: 1/2" (13 mm) Chuck to table: 14 1/8" (359 mm) Chuck to base: 19" (483 mm) Max. dia. hole in steel: 3/8" (10 mm) Max. dia. hole in cast-iron: 1/2" (13 mm) OVERALL DIMENSIONS Height: 30" Width: 11" Depth: 24" Weight: 70 lbs. (32 kg)

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01-May-06, 06:42 PM		#3 (permalink)
darkboricua Apex Tech Fanatic	great deal but $58 + for shipping...ouch... no new toys for me..

01-May-06, 08:36 PM		#4 (permalink)
joecoin Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Delta. Of course, you could order from: http://www.shars.com/

02-May-06, 01:01 AM		#5 (permalink)
Wordbiker Apex Tech God	I have never owned a Ryobi tool that lasted as long as it should. Delta, yes...but even their quality has dropped over the years. We just picked up a Rikon drill press for our shop, and the quality is so much better than the Delta it replaced...it nearly brings tears to my eyes. The best part is: It was cheaper than the Delta too.

05-May-06, 04:08 PM		#6 (permalink)
zeero Apex Advanced Techie	There is not enough disk space on the server that hosts the database for this site to store the amount of text I would have to type to explain to you how cheap and crappy ryobi is. get my point?

06-May-06, 05:47 PM		#9 (permalink)
DickNervous Vic Rattlehead's Hoe	Well, I just got a Ryobi 10" press from Home Depot and even in putting it together I can tell it is cheap. But I don't plan on using it that much so I am okay with that. Besides, I spent my cash on the Dremel 1800 Scroll Saw which will see much more usage. If you are limited to Delta vs Ryobi, I would say the Delta. That said, I have to agree with denacopoliez, Makita is da shiznit. The top of my tool list is Makita, Hilti, DeWalt, Portor Cable, Dremel. Of course all I own is a Makita 18v cordless drill and the Dremel 1800. But that's just cause I don't have need for those tools.

06-May-06, 06:03 PM		#10 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech	I'll put in a good word for deWalt & Metabo as well... Professionals form the EU know what I'm talking about... those are built to LAST! TDR