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I purchased the 12 speed Porter Cable 15″ Drill Press and what a great addition it has been to my shop. I previously owned a bench top delta drill press. While that was a great drill press, I felt it was time to upgrade to a full size drill press and the porter cable drill press was a great purchase at a great price. I purchased mine for approximately $300 from Lowe’s and from all accounts it should last for many years. In the below post I’ll go over the features, assembly and wrap up with a short summary.
Features
- X-Y axial projecting laser guides provide accurate pre-alignment of drilling location
- Twelve operating speeds (300-3100RPM) allows for drilling in metals or wood and sanding operations
- Dual left and right hubs allow for placement of crank handles on either side of drill head
- Cast Iron work Table designed for wood or metal drilling, tilts up to 45 degrees for bevel drilling
- Spindle travel up to 4″ provides extra depth capacity
- Adjustment depth gauge allows for accurate repetitive drilling
- Adjustable goose-neck work light for better illumination of work area
12 operating speeds from 300 – 3100 RPM
Depth adjustment gauge allows for repetitive depth holes
The laser allows for precise drilling
Left or right side handles for drill head
Cast Iron Rack and Pinion work table elevation feature
Assembly
The assembly of the drill press was very simple. I did a quick video of how I assembled it below. You can easily complete it in less than 30 minutes.
Summary
I REALLY like this drill press. The Porter Cable Drill Press is sturdy accurate and easy to assemble. It’s very well priced for what is included and should last for years. The laser pointer was aligned right out of the box and required no adjustments. The heavy cast iron table just looks and feels solid. It is good for wood or metal drilling. My only criticism of the product is that the work light seems a little dated compared to other models that include an LED light. This is a really minor complaint; especially considering many will not even require a work light.
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