I've got a Ryobi bench top model. I built a table with casters, lower
shelf & drawer for storage. I like it a lot, but I sometimes wish the
distance between quill and post were bigger. If I want to drill
something big, I can turn the thing around with the piece on the floor.
I've drilled holes up to 1 7/8" and didn't have any problem with the
motor stalling.
Hope this helps.
Joe


brandt wrote:
There are times I have really needed a drill press but have compromised
and used my hand held. I would really like to know two things:

1. The desktop models are only about 1/2HP compared to 2HP (floor).
Will this limit me in any way (used for drilling, and possible mortise
attachment)? When would I use the larger HP?

2. When do you use the larger distance between the chuck and horizontal
plate?

Am I going to regret the limitations of the desk model?

Brandt