BAUER Drill Press Worth the Money?

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4 ай бұрын

FLOG 03: I am not sponsored by Harbor Freight or any other companies in this video. I purchase this drill press with my own money and these are my initial thoughts
In this video I review the Bauer 12 inch Variable Speed Drill Press and test it out on my DIY swing out stool seat. Let me know if you have a Wen 4214T which is very similar to this one. I want to know if it is identical to the Bauer. I almost bought the Wen, but ended up going to Harbor Freight and just grabbed the Bauer. Comment below if you have any tips or enjoyed the video!
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@Par2Pixel Ай бұрын

I have a bench liek this on my workbench my grandfather made it a very long time ago still held up to this day one of my most used seats in the shop. Great Video keep up the great work

@mooseworks Ай бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully mine lasts as long as yours. I appreciate you leaving this comment. Have a great day!

@amcustomfab 4 ай бұрын

That little slide out roller is sweet

@mooseworks 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I thought so too! I will let you know if I actually use it. Haha

@djarum69 4 ай бұрын

The Wen drill press is awesome and there isn't much run-out. Remove the chuck and clean the taper before installing it again an see if it improve. I like orange better, so happy I have the Wen.

@mooseworks 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like i should have waited and saved some money! Thanks for letting me know. I did pull the chuck and clean it, but no change…

@MaverickGaming Ай бұрын

Chambers on wrong side is definitely something I would have done. Some of us just don't get any slack from Murphys Law.

@mooseworks Ай бұрын

Chambers on wrong side?

@andrewdollinger8858 Ай бұрын

I have an old wobbly ryobi that I’m looking to replace. Half the price of a new one to fix. The new speed adjustment is interesting but it seems that all these presses are comparable at this price point.. the run out is the most important thing to me. I think you’re stool design excited me the most! Great job 👍🏻

@mooseworks Ай бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun project and definitely different. Runout is one of the most important functions of a drill press and most cheap ones are not great. But they work nonetheless.

@llo-4004 26 күн бұрын

very nice

@mooseworks 26 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@gerardbroussard6336 3 ай бұрын

Can you tell us what the runout was? I bought the 10-inch Bauer recently, although my intention going to HF was to bring home the 12-inch, motivated by the variable speed capability. When I saw the 12-inch model at the HF store, it was evidently too large for the area in my garage. Thanks

@mooseworks 3 ай бұрын

I don’t have a dial indicator, but my best guess is 5-7 thousands. I have drill quite a few holes in steel and it has not produced any ‘sloppy’ holes. I definitely like the variable speed option, but I tend to stay on the low end because I work with steel mostly. How is the 10” version working for you?

@gerardbroussard6336 3 ай бұрын

@@mooseworks i haven’t used the 10” too much since it’s a recent purchase. But the laser is spot on, following a fine alignment and the drill press appears to be accurate. Will test the run out soon. I use a drill press primarily for woodworking, so I should have plenty of torque and power to spare.

@mooseworks 3 ай бұрын

@@gerardbroussard6336 awesome! Let me know how it goes!

@shadylite Ай бұрын

I love mine but the speed control lever is ridiculously stiff. Is that normal?

@mooseworks Ай бұрын

Seems to be the case. Mine is very stiff too!

@spirit3soul 3 ай бұрын

Anyone know the height of this12" drill press? I've searched the google universe and the online manual to no avail.

@mooseworks 3 ай бұрын

In a couple days I can measure that for you. What dimensions do you need me to pull?

@spirit3soul 2 ай бұрын

@@mooseworks just the height from bottom of base to bottom of chuck (and overall height would be nice too). Thanks

@mooseworks 2 ай бұрын

Height 38 inches Depth 22 inches Width 14 inches

@spirit3soul 2 ай бұрын

@@mooseworks Thank you so much, now i can measure my area for it. Super appreciate this. Go figure, no measurements anywhere else. ; )

@mooseworks 2 ай бұрын

@@spirit3soul FYI, those were the overall dimensions.

@DazFab_Metalworks 4 ай бұрын

I've never come across the brand in my country, they look decent quality for the money.

@mooseworks 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have only used it for a short while. No problems yet. What brand do you have?

@DazFab_Metalworks 4 ай бұрын

@@mooseworks I don't have one yet,,I'm just gearing up my home set-up ,doing a little research and I came across yours.👌

@mooseworks 4 ай бұрын

@@DazFab_Metalworks Right on man! It definitely saves the arms. I have been drilling holes in steel with a hand drill for two years. Bout time… haha. Good luck lookin!