Where do I buy Shop Fox W1668 3/4 HP 13-Inch Bench-Top Drill Press Poorly executed detailsBy Michael A. GriffithSeems like a reasonable piece of equipment, but it was frustrating to setup and a few of the details seem to be poorly thought out. * The manual omits important details and seems to refer to a earlier revision of the product.* The oscillating feature seems cool, but they recommend that you remove the handles for safety reasons. This is big enough inconvenience, that I may not use that feature much.* One of the nuts on the idler pulley was loose. It wouldn't drill through anything substantial until that was tightened.* While the output shaft is quite true, the outside of the chuck appears to be slightly wobbly in operation. While it doesn't appear to affect the operation, it doesn't inspire confidence, either.* The base looks particularly crude in its machining. It isn't a big issue, it just makes the drill press look cheap.Some good safety features are the spring chuck key and the switch on the belt door.I don't know why Amazon refers to this as a H0626. The box and manual called it a model W1668.13 of ... » More Information about Shop Fox W1668 3/4 HP 13-Inch Bench-Top Drill Press.Monday, June 27, 2011
Shop Fox W1668
Where do I buy Shop Fox W1668 3/4 HP 13-Inch Bench-Top Drill Press Poorly executed detailsBy Michael A. GriffithSeems like a reasonable piece of equipment, but it was frustrating to setup and a few of the details seem to be poorly thought out. * The manual omits important details and seems to refer to a earlier revision of the product.* The oscillating feature seems cool, but they recommend that you remove the handles for safety reasons. This is big enough inconvenience, that I may not use that feature much.* One of the nuts on the idler pulley was loose. It wouldn't drill through anything substantial until that was tightened.* While the output shaft is quite true, the outside of the chuck appears to be slightly wobbly in operation. While it doesn't appear to affect the operation, it doesn't inspire confidence, either.* The base looks particularly crude in its machining. It isn't a big issue, it just makes the drill press look cheap.Some good safety features are the spring chuck key and the switch on the belt door.I don't know why Amazon refers to this as a H0626. The box and manual called it a model W1668.13 of ... » More Information about Shop Fox W1668 3/4 HP 13-Inch Bench-Top Drill Press.
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