The Taylor Garage is happy to announce the newest addition to the tool family, a brand new (to me) Craftsman 15 1/2″ drill press:
I found this drill press for sale on Craigslist up near Olney, MD. That’s a bit of a haul, especially in the gas guzzling truck I use to haul large tools and wood about town. But it was sooooo worth it. For only $125 used, I got what would have cost me over $400 new. Sure it doesn’t have laser sighting or lighting that was made this century, but from my first tests it seems to work just fine.
To put it to the test, I decided to drill some holes in a block of birch I had sitting around. A recent purchase from Rockler’s clearance section landed me some router bits that needed a home of sorts. Added bonus: I got to put to use my set of forstner bits:
The drill press performed well and it was nice to put it to immediate use, even if “shop furniture” was the use. I’m also thrilled that this press will help immensely with drilling holes for the wooden dowel joinery on the crib I’m putting together.
Anyone have any good tips for my newest sawdust maker?
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