Tool Looking for a Drill Press machine that will do 1/2" drill and bore without making a mess

[Robert Fontaine]

I looked at the King Canada 13" Drill Press on the internet and the words in the ad look about right but I have never had one in my hands.

Is this a decent tool.? I'd like a good enough drill that I can drill and bore 1/2" mild steel without making a mess.
I think the laser thing is kind of goofy but it looks like it has adequate power to drill slowly. Are any other Canadian drills worth looking at?

thanks,
R

 

[Susquatch]

@CWret is selling his drill press here.

Post in thread 'King Canada 13” drill press' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/king-canada-13-drill-press.8063/post-124454

 

[Former Member]

I looked at the King Canada 13" Drill Press on the internet and the words in the ad look about right but I have never had one in my hands.

Is this a decent tool.? I'd like a good enough drill that I can drill and bore 1/2" mild steel without making a mess.
I think the laser thing is kind of goofy but it looks like it has adequate power to drill slowly. Are any other Canadian drills worth looking at?

thanks,
R

I've had something smaller and yes they all work (13", 17" and so on refers to throat depth, though not very accurately), biggest thing is setting your speed right, and having enough hp in the motor to do so, and the King has enough.

Laser guidance, my machine didn't come with one and I added an aftermarket one, works very well in getting an almost perfect alignment to start, the center punch and drill itself does the rest. I wish I started with one earlier, I post a pic of mine on the site.

Mess , drilling makes a mess as it is difficult to contain chips, nature of the beast, just clean, sweep and vacuum.

1/2" go slow, good press and let the bit do the work, I regularly drill 1/2 and 1" thick Al, very occasionally 1/2" thick steel with 1/2 bits, for 1" holes I use an annular bit as it leaves a better finish less post processing.

In all cases for best results use lubrication metal specific preferred, WD40 if nothing else is available to keep the bit "cool", longer life, better finish.

If your lazy like I am, set the speed for the largest bit you use, smaller bits will just cut slower and not suffer.

 

[CWret]

If you’re near Burlington - come have a look at the one i have for sale on the forum’s Classifieds (with lots of pictures). It’s in very good condition. You’re welcome to come try it out to make sure the 13” size will suit your needs.

 

[Robert Fontaine]

I'm in Winterpeg so it's a bit too far to drop by but thanks for the offer.

 

[CWret]

I spent 4 years in North Dakota - so yes i can relate to your Winterpeg name modification.

 

[CWret]

13” DP for a 1/2” holes is just fine and King is quite popular