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I had a Sears 12" bench top drill press that I bought in about 2011-2012. It was a good machine, but I sold it after I got a larger floor model. It did have a MT2 spindle. The chuck was decent. I probably wouldn't worry about upgrading unless you want a keyless chuck.
A few things that I found annoying about it: The belt cover rattled badly when running, so I left it open most of the time. The gooseneck lamp wouldn't stay where I put it. And the biggest downside for me was that its slowest speed was 680 rpm. Slower speeds are nice when drilling large holes in steel. That may not be an issue for you since you have the mill.
Here's another thing to consider. Do you already have the bench space to put it on? If not, and you're going to have to build a bench/stand for it, you might as well buy a floor drill press because it won't take up any more room than the bench model.
A few things that I found annoying about it: The belt cover rattled badly when running, so I left it open most of the time. The gooseneck lamp wouldn't stay where I put it. And the biggest downside for me was that its slowest speed was 680 rpm. Slower speeds are nice when drilling large holes in steel. That may not be an issue for you since you have the mill.
Here's another thing to consider. Do you already have the bench space to put it on? If not, and you're going to have to build a bench/stand for it, you might as well buy a floor drill press because it won't take up any more room than the bench model.