mandtindustries
Plastic
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2008
- Location
- West Virginia
Hello everyone and thank you for allowing me onto your discussion forums. I have enjoyed reading many of your posts. More than helpful!!
I need help in a purchase for a large drill press. I am looking at used ones and have found a few Cincinatti-Bickford and also a few Cleermanl.
24"/25". I need a capacity of 2" in mild steel and want to do this without burning the machine up. These are boxed coulumn, geared head. I HAVE NOT used either one of these makes and need help in determining which one would be best suited for what I want to do. These are used, can't justify a new one. All "appear" to be in good condition with coolant and all of the "normal" stuff one would expect on these heavier drill presses. I normally use annular cutters and the mag drill for larger holes but, I am finding the need to do more drilling and also milling. I am also looking for a good Bridgeport mill and I need both pieces yesterday.
Could anyone give me the pros and cons of both brands?
Thanks in advance for your help!!
I need help in a purchase for a large drill press. I am looking at used ones and have found a few Cincinatti-Bickford and also a few Cleermanl.
24"/25". I need a capacity of 2" in mild steel and want to do this without burning the machine up. These are boxed coulumn, geared head. I HAVE NOT used either one of these makes and need help in determining which one would be best suited for what I want to do. These are used, can't justify a new one. All "appear" to be in good condition with coolant and all of the "normal" stuff one would expect on these heavier drill presses. I normally use annular cutters and the mag drill for larger holes but, I am finding the need to do more drilling and also milling. I am also looking for a good Bridgeport mill and I need both pieces yesterday.
Could anyone give me the pros and cons of both brands?
Thanks in advance for your help!!