Floor models save bench space...I have mine on wheels, but it's tippy. So
far, I've never needed the increased depth.

Wider belts are better. It's hard to get enough torque for big bits with
some belt systems.
Wilson


"Tattooed and Dusty" wrote in message
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Hi All,
I am thinking of buying a drill press sometime soon and was hoping to
poll the wreck on size. I primarily am a woodworker, though a year ago
I would have said that I was primarily a metal worker so something
powerful enough for both is helpful, as is speed adjustment. Mainly I
see myself using the drill press for small applications where I want to
have holes perfectly aligned, perpendicular to the work piece etc.

I am basically wondering about the size of the throat or reach or
whatever the distance from the spindle to the pole is. Is bigger always
better? Or is this one of the few chances where I can save some money
and get a 60B sooner rather than later.

Thanks