Comments on: Powermatic PM2800 1792800 18-Inch Variable Speed Drill Press http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/ Drill Press Reviews and Informations Sun, 20 May 2012 21:04:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: R. J. Merzi http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/comment-page-1/#comment-69 R. J. Merzi Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:34:09 +0000 http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/#comment-69 First the Pros: <br />I have always looked on with envy when some of my woodworking friends show off their latest Powermatic tool and so recently when I decided to upgrade my much older drill press, I gulped a couple of times when I saw the price tag on the Powermatic PM2800 but finally convinced myself that I had to have it. Without a doubt it is a feature loaded superbly crafted drill press. The Morse 5/8" chuck, the 1 HP motor, the laser cross hair, the large expandable work surface and the variable speed control with the LED spindle speed readout were features that were lacking on the older press and after you experiences how convenient these are you can't help wondering how you ever got along without them. <br /> <br />The cons: <br />That said, there were a couple of things that left me with a less than satisfied feeling that this may just not be the drill press for me. Let me explain...I estimate that about 25% of the time I use a drill press for metal work as opposed to woodwork. When doing the metalwork I use a machinist vice that I clamp in place on the drill press table and the table on the Powermatic is not designed to accommodate this vise. The other problem is the lowest speed available is 400 RPM and I need to have 300RPM or less when drilling into steel. I did manage to come up with a method to attach the vice to the table using the T-slots but I don't know of any way that I can overcome the lack of a lower speed. Of course none of this detracts from the high quality of this tool. In my desire to acquire my first Powermatic I failed to consider all the ways I use a drill press So I guess I'll just keep the old drill press for my metal work. <br />ress. <br /> <br /> Rating: 4 / 5 First the Pros:

I have always looked on with envy when some of my woodworking friends show off their latest Powermatic tool and so recently when I decided to upgrade my much older drill press, I gulped a couple of times when I saw the price tag on the Powermatic PM2800 but finally convinced myself that I had to have it. Without a doubt it is a feature loaded superbly crafted drill press. The Morse 5/8″ chuck, the 1 HP motor, the laser cross hair, the large expandable work surface and the variable speed control with the LED spindle speed readout were features that were lacking on the older press and after you experiences how convenient these are you can’t help wondering how you ever got along without them.

The cons:

That said, there were a couple of things that left me with a less than satisfied feeling that this may just not be the drill press for me. Let me explain…I estimate that about 25% of the time I use a drill press for metal work as opposed to woodwork. When doing the metalwork I use a machinist vice that I clamp in place on the drill press table and the table on the Powermatic is not designed to accommodate this vise. The other problem is the lowest speed available is 400 RPM and I need to have 300RPM or less when drilling into steel. I did manage to come up with a method to attach the vice to the table using the T-slots but I don’t know of any way that I can overcome the lack of a lower speed. Of course none of this detracts from the high quality of this tool. In my desire to acquire my first Powermatic I failed to consider all the ways I use a drill press So I guess I’ll just keep the old drill press for my metal work.

ress.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Robert E. Wheelock http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Robert E. Wheelock Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:35:57 +0000 http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/#comment-68 I purchased the PM Drill Press and am very satisified with it. However, the instruction manual completely omitted where and when to install the worm gear. <br /> <br />At the time you are installing the rack to the frame, you need to insert the Worm into the table support ring. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I purchased the PM Drill Press and am very satisified with it. However, the instruction manual completely omitted where and when to install the worm gear.

At the time you are installing the rack to the frame, you need to insert the Worm into the table support ring.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Brandon Adam Swenson http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Brandon Adam Swenson Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:08:26 +0000 http://www.drillpressreview.com/26/powermatic-pm2800-1792800-18-inch-variable-speed-drill-press/#comment-67 We bought this to complete some of our woodwork projects and I'll tell ya it was a blast to see this drill press flow right through the wood. It came perfect, and was used right away. <br /> <br />Brandon <br />_____________________ <br />eReplacementParts <br />Power Tool Parts and Parts Repair Rating: 5 / 5 We bought this to complete some of our woodwork projects and I’ll tell ya it was a blast to see this drill press flow right through the wood. It came perfect, and was used right away.

Brandon

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Rating: 5 / 5

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