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Palmgren 80154 1/2 Horsepower 15-Inch Floor Drill Press | 
| Brand: PALMGREN
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $599.99
Rating:  5 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 232.5
Dimensions (in): 26 x 13 x 66
Model: 80154
UPC: 726896801544
EAN: 0726896801544
ASIN: B00068U7YU
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
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| Features:
| • | Cast-iron head, base, table and column | | • | Precision ground work table can be tilted 45 degrees both right and left, and rotates 360 degrees on a vertical axis. | | • | Enclosed ball bearing quill assembly with long spindle travel. Maximum spindle run-out of 0.0005". | | • | Locking power switch prevents unauthorized use. | | • | Steel rack and pinion with locking mechanism for easy table height adjustment. |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great drill press, excellent customer support October 10, 2008
Paula (California, USA)
I'm very happy with this drill press. I bought it to replace a Delta that drilled about 300 holes then died. ("Made in China...") I had to call Palmgren a couple times for help during assembly and each time I received a courteous response and accurate information.
Here are a couple assembly tips:
1: Have some mineral spirits already on hand so you don't have to make a special trip to the hardware store.
2: At least two people are required to safely install the head assembly on the post unless you have some kind of mechanical lifting device. You really will need help.
3: You'll have one part left over after assembly. It's the "drift key." It's supposed to be left over.
4: The instructions tell you to close the chuck and press it against a board to tighten the chuck and arbor in place. By "Close," Palmgren means to rotate the chuck so the claws that hold the drill bit are retracted inside the chuck. If you rotate the chuck so the claws themselves are closed, like I did, the chuck could end up mis-aligned. Mis-alignment causes vibration and the bit will not be perfectly vertical. That's obviously a big problem. It's extremely difficult to separate the chuck and arbor once they're tightened together, so make sure you do this correctly the first time! The instruction manual should make this step more clear.
This is a heavy duty drill press. It weighs a ton, and everything about it feels solid and well-built.
Hire people who can read May 26, 2006
P. Dombroski (Coal Twsp. PA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Amazon lists this drill press as being 3/4hp and 12.5 amps. I looked at the Palmgren web page and is is listed as having 1/2 hp and 8.5 amps. Amazon messed up by giving the specs for the larger DP. I contacted the company (Palmgren) who confirmed Amazons' goof. I just wonder how long it will take Amazon to edit their BOO BOO.
quality tool March 31, 2006
Mark Ridl (illinois)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am a machinist of 25 years. Good tools are a must for me.
I looked at alot of drill presses before the Palmgren.
I have used other Palmgen tools vises ect. and they were quality tools.
I put this thing together (very easy) and could not get over how smooth and quiet it is. The chuck is good not the best I have ever used but good for wood working very little run out.
The price here at Amazon was as good or better than the other machines I have looked at. I spent 3 months looking at every machine I could find including the wood show at Indy.
Thanks and keep the coments posted on all tools it helps me alot
Excellent Product!! April 5, 2005
Robusto (Florida)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I needed a decent quality drill press for my workshop. I build acoustic guitars and my use for drilling holes is limited; however, the few holes I do drill must be quality.
I started reading the reviews for the Jet, Delta, and Grizzly products below $500 and I was very nervous regarding their runout. I had originally bought a small Craftsman that had terrible runout; and which, I promptly returned. Runout was something I just didn't want to mess with. I had never heard of Palmgren but their promise of negligable spindle runout seemed promising. So I took a chance and am sure glad I did. The motor seems more than competent. The spindle depth is quite large and there is no runout. The chuck is also of good quality.
One of the v-belts did cause a lot of noise and vibration (which did not affect the performance at all). So I switched the belts out with PowerTwist link belts - which I strongly recommend for ANY woodworking tool as they are nothing short of amazing. The drill press is now barely audible and there is no noticeable vibration.
The drill press is well made with just about every part being cast iron. The pieces are well-machined and appear to be under tight tolerances. The paint job is attractive and finely done. Please note that I have experience with high quality machinery. I purchased a $5000 Italian-made MiniMax jointer/planer that is one beautiful machine.
Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would strongly recommend this drill press over the competition.
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