Hello everyone. I'd like to save up for a floor standing drill press. I have searched the forum for information on quill stroke, but I have a specific question on what you view as a minimum threshold for woodworking. I have read some tool reviewers (not anyone on these forums) suggest that 4" (or more) of quill stroke should be the minimum consideration. I know that in many cases this bumps up one's options in size and cost. I'm looking to stay around $800 or less, and right now I'm open on used or new. But the main thing I could use advice on is whether to draw a strict line on 4" of quill stroke or if it is OK to consider less. I will be using the press to drill mortises among other tasks, and I plan on building arts and crafts style furniture.
Thanks so much!