The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill
press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

Mike

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The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill
press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

Mike


If it looks like a tennis shoe, it is probably too early to tell if it is a
good machine.

On 2006/1/21 12:27 PM, "Leon" wrote:


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The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill
press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

I have had one for about six months and is OK, but nothing special. The
laser guide is not very useful.

Make sure you get all the accessories and manuals. This often get lost on
floor models.

If it looks like a tennis shoe, it is probably too early to tell if it is a
good machine.


Sorry - you lost me with this comment.

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Sorry - you lost me with this comment.


Most all of the new model Hitachi tools look like the latest design in
tennis shoes. The older models look "normal." If it is looks like a
tennis shoe it is a new model and is not old enough to have a good track
record yet.

Recently bought a "floor model" 12" Hitachi Band Saw from Lowe's. Manual
and miter gage were missing. Retail $269.00, bought for $150.00. Downloaded
the manual from Hitachi site, bought a much better miter gage. Pleased as
can be with the saw and the price :)
Bill
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The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill
press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

Mike

In article ,
"Leon" wrote:

to have a good track
record yet.

.... that would be a running shoe then..

On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 21:32:11 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:

Most all of the new model Hitachi tools look like the latest design in
tennis shoes.

The black and green stripey stuff ?
I think you mean "Buck Roger's tennis shoes" !

They've lost at least one sale (mine) owing to that finish. I'm damned
if I'm buying a tool that looks _that_ stupid. I'd rather paint it
JOAT-yellow.

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The last time I was at Lowe's they had a floor model Hitachi 15" drill
press for, I think, $199. Anyone know if this is a good machine?

Mike

I've had this unit for about a year and am pleased with it. As one
other poster noted, the laser guide is not very useful. Over all
quality seems to be good.

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