General question to the group about drill presses. I've got a cheap old bench top model and feel like it's time to upgrade. In researching, I keep coming up with the same types of results. Things like Powermatic, Delta, Grizzly, etc... I also find that there are older machines out there like the Powermatic 1150A or 1200. Lately I've been upgrading my tools and buying the best quality I can find. While on table saws, jointers, planers and bandsaws, the sky seems to be the limit with options like Felder, Minimax, Altendorf, Martin, etc..., the same doesn't seem to be the case for drill presses.

In the past, I have gotten burned with lesser quality machines and when I do, I almost always cease buying anything from those manufacturers.

Am I missing something when it comes to high end, high quality drill presses? What options are out there for people willing to pay for higher quality and longevity? Maybe it's time to jump into the "high quality, used machine" pool.