Should I get rid of my drill press?

[Pcmaker]

I have a 7x12 lathe and I just purchased a Precision Matthews PM-25V mill. I have an old Ryobi drill press that I'm contemplating of getting rid of. My "shop" is in my 2 car garage that has to share space with my car and other things, so I'm a bit short on space. I read that mills double has drill presses. If I get rid of my drill press, that'll give me some much needed extra space.

 

[kd4gij]

If you can make room keep the drill press.

 

[Lordbeezer]

I have a drill press right beside my mill..use press most of time but sometimes I want a "better" hole..so I use mill..I would keep press...

 

[pacifica]

I had a drill press, after I got a knee mill never used drill press, sold it.

 

[JimDawson]

I don't use the DP much for drilling holes, but it normally has a countersink in the chuck, great for a quick deburr of holes. Have a foot switch on it. It sits right at the end of my lathe, just a couple of steps from the mill. The lathe and mill face each other with only 36 inches between the hand wheels. The DP sits in what would otherwise be wasted space in the 18 inches between the lathe and the door. Positioned so that a long bar in the lathe just clears the DP column.

If you can find the room, keep the DP

 

[ezduzit]

I use one of my three drill presses more than I use my mill. Would never want to be without one. Not sure I'd say that about a Ryobi, though.

 

[tweinke]

I think a drill press has its place in a shop. nice for quick holes, counter sinking etc. and in my case more chuck to table space.

 

[Mitch Alsup]

I kept my drill press, for those situations where you have something setup on the Mill and before you can get to it, you need a hole drilled.

 

[T Bredehoft]

Keep the drill press, many times you'll want a quick hole and tearing down the setup on the mill can't be done because the hole you're drilling Is so you can continue milling.

 

[gonzo]

Keep it. You won't be sorry.