On Dec 12, 1:27*pm, Ecnerwal
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Or one that can be laid over flat. One of the things a ShopSmith Mark V
is actually GOOD at is being a decent drill press that can be a
horizontal boring machine when that's more convenient (in under 30
seconds if you don't pile stuff on it). At the more reasonable of used
prices it can actually be a good deal for that. At new and unreasonable
used prices, not a good value. Either way, bigger than a benchtop drill
press, so probably not what you want - but one way to do the job.

Any Shopsmith, regardless of age will do what you want with finesse. I
have an ancient 10ER that still does shop tricks for me. Look for them
on Craigslist, eBay or wherever. Prices are low, hundreds of eBay
listings for accessories no longer manufactured. If you find one,
bring a truck, it's a lot of cast iron. Hard to find a nearly 16"
drill press for what you would pay for a 10ER. If you get lucky you
will find one with a speed changer, real handy. And besides...haven't
you always wanted a decent lathe?

Joe