Don,
I've read all the replies {to this point}.

FWIW - I recommend the Grizzly 'Benchtop Radial'. {Obviously, also the
'Upright' if you have the dedicated space}. I attached mine to the corner of
the 'heavy duty' bench in the rear corner of the shop. With the swing, the
ability to extend the length of the head 'arm', as well as rotate it, I have
the ability to drill into longer pieces by placing them on the floor beside
the bench. {It just occurred to me, one could also put a portable bench
there - for a LARGE square or rectangular table !!- Thank You !!}

I agonized over the decision to get this item. It is the first item I have
bought from them. While it's finish is obviously Twainese, it seems
structurally sound. Also, I do not think of a drill press as a 'precision
instrument'. It has done everything I have asked of it, and is as I imagined
it. NOTE - the only thing I gave up in going for the 'Radial' as opposed to
the 'Regular' was the number of speeds available, the slowest of which is
approximately 500 rpm. The only 'problem' this creates is it is higher then
the recommended speed for large Forstner bits, etc. I simply feed a little
more gently, clear more frequently, keep the bits SHARP, etc.

Regards & Good Luck,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop

"Don D." wrote in message
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I am looking at 12" bench top drill presses and the three I see a
Craftsman, Rigid, and Ryobi.

Sorry I just noticed Rigid does not have a 12" press

I like the idea of a larger square table on the Craftsman