Drill presses are great for drilling holes. They’re also good for other tasks. One flashy example: A drill press can work as a lathe in a pinch. Another (slightly more practical) use is as a makeshift ...
Remember the column Lil' John Buttera wrote (HRM April '85) about making parts with machine tools that will last you a lifetime? You know, the one about using a band saw, a drill press, and a belt ...