|
The HF has an MT2. The motor began emitting bad noises and wouldn't run. Who would imagine a drill press not lasting a year.A year later, mine was on the scrap pile. Before that, I kept encountering a long series of quality disappointments. This press, a JT33. I had hoped for more from Hitachi.For almost exactly the same $129 I paid for this one, I bought a replacement from Harbor Freight which has held up way better.Also, having an MT2 chuck mount gives you a lot more choices than the JT33 found in lower end drill presses.
Not for commercial use. Unit has enough power for most jobs. Easy to assemble. Perfect for home work shop. Parts are made from sturdy steel.
I took off the cover and the cheap plastic fan was in pieces. It would not come on after assembly, then I noticed the motor housing was crushed on the bottom pinning the fan. The table will not stay tight and swings to the sides easily making aligment for precision work difficult. The lasers are too bright and makes it harder to see what you are drilling. I purchased this for our business (light and occasional use in wood). Called and they would not send me replacement parts but said I had to return the entire unit. This is a $99 drill press and worth $99.but no more. Not worth the trouble so I have used it without the fan.
Replacement is about $40. I bought this a few months ago. Unfortunately, the chuck has become loose. This would made the whole press's worth less than $60. Which means that now even under the slightest of loads, I cannot get any drilling done.
I'm very well satisfied with this bench top drill press. Purchasing this item through Amazon.com gave me a great deal and the transaction couldn't have been any better. It went together easily and is well built for a drill press this size. If you're looking for a bench top drill press for ocassional use then you should consider the 10" Hitachi B 13F1 10.
|
May be eligible for FREE Shipping offer
