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Powermatic PM2800 1792800 18-inch Variable Speed Drill Press | 
| Brand: Powermatic
Category: Home Improvement
Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 302
Dimensions (in): 68 x 32 x 24
MPN: 1792800
Model: PM2800
UPC: 662755895654
EAN: 0662755895654
ASIN: B00169W89U
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| Features:
| • | Powered by a heavy duty 1 HP, 1phase 115/230Volt TEFC motor for the big jobs | | • | Head mounted dual laser guide system provides a consistent drilling cross point on the workpiece | | • | A new larger table system with dual extensions for the largest woodworking table on the market, features twin T-slot grooves for a miter gauge or other homemade jigs | | • | Built in dual LED work lights eliminates cast shadows | | • | Newly designed tables tilts 90 degrees and has a positive stop at 0 degrees |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
From the ManufacturerThis new drill press was designed with the woodworker in mind. The Powermatic design has many convenient features that other so called woodworking drill presses do not offer. The twin lasers will pinpoint the bit entry on the work piece. The expandable work table is the industry's largest in this class. The single handle speed changer allows you to run the full range of speeds without ever touching a belt and the front mounted digital readout displays the exact speed the spindle is running. It also features a larger motor than any other drill press in its class to handle the heaviest jobs.
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| Customer Reviews:
The pros and cons (at least for me) August 16, 2008
R. J. Merzi (Kingsland, TX.,United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
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