I could use a drill press for an upcoming project and for general woodworking use. I've been looking at the Porter Cable PCB660DP that Lowes sells. Does anyone have experience with that model?
From what I can find online, it looks like some people love it and others hate it. Maybe it is the user's expectations, or maybe the quality is hit or miss?
While I normally prefer to pay what it takes to get a good quality tool, I don't use a drill press enough to justify paying $1000. I made do with a cheap Ryobi benchtop model when I shared a shop with a buddy and didn't mind it too much. I know that an older used press would be better and would hold its value, but after following Craigslist for a couple of years off and on, I really haven't seen much around here and I don't know the good ones from the bad. Plus, I'd rather work wood than work on machinery and I need a functional drill press soon for the upcoming work.
Any thoughts on this one or other options under $500?