Bigger Band Saw Or Bigger Drill Press

[baze7]

I need an opionion, should I spend more money on a bigger band saw, or a bigger drill press, I have neither at the moment.

Thanks

[marksound]

Bigger than ... a breadbox? If you don't have either, what does 'bigger' mean?

[baze7]

well like a 12" bandsaw vs a 14" band saw. A 12" Bench top Drill Press or a floor stand drill press, that is what I mean.

[marksound]

Oh.

Well then, get the biggest you can afford. Good rule of thumb. If you don't believe me, ask Tim Taylor.

[unclej]

a bench top drill press is capable of doing most everything you need on a guitar. i have two 12" bandsaws..both retired and in my storage building. my 14" jet bandsaw is one of the best purchases i ever made for my woodshop. get the better bandsaw..

[thegarehanman]

Agreed, I rarely ever use my drill press. I have a cordless drill that has 3 bubble levels built into it to make sure you are square with the surface you'r drilling into. I use that for darn near everything.

[Devon Headen]

I'd go for the bandsaw. I've only had a bandsaw for the past several months (in an otherwise very well equipped shop), and it's the most used tool now. Drill press is certainly a close second, but you don't NEED a huge drill press.

[erikbojerik]

Bandsaw yes. Drill press, no.