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   Andrew | May 11, 2002 06:50am | #1

   i've used a general drill press a few times and they are very good machines. the General (made in canada) has 4 spindle bearings instead of 2, and has heavier castings than taiwanese presses. from what i have noticed the machining is excellent, but it is a lot more expensive than the competition. i have never had any problems with any of the general machinery that i have used and own, and would recomend any of their products. i can't speak from experience on any general international machinery, but from what i've seen at tool shows i would assume they are on par with delta's taiwanese stuff. 

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   Hempstalk | May 13, 2002 04:58am | #2

   I have 5 pieces of Canadian made General machinery and find them all to be of very high quality.  All parts have a beautiful fit and finish and run very smoothly.  The drill press has a 1hp Leeson motor and a 6 step pulley that can get you speeds up to 4910 rpm.  Yes they are expensive. $1000 Canadian here but you'll only need to buy one in your lifetime.  I have a friend that owns some of the General Int. machinery.  From what I can see they are the same twainese machinery you see elsewhere just painted green. 

   
   

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   Edited 5/12/2002 10:03:22 PM ET by HEMPSTALK