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Would say 7-8 out of 10 holes are on dp
+1 on the DP being quicker. No need to swap out the R8 collet you've been using to mount the chuck, quicker/easier to move the table than either the knee or head of a mill, the spokes of the quill feed are spaced wider apart, the up/down spindle limits are easier to set when needed. And finally, if you mount a chunk of plywood atop the table, no worries about drilling through.There are materials that I don't like drilling on my mill, such as wood, phenolic, fiberglass, etc... I use the DP for those.
Also, the DP is a lot quicker
I'd be interested in seeing some pictures of your radial drill. I've been looking for one in the 3' to 4' range for a while. I've seen several in the 6' to 8' range, but they're out of this world expensive, and take up far too much room.One the best moves I’ve done is gone to a radial arm drill press. Huge cast iron table with t-slots and the ability to set something on the floor off to the side of the table. Tied to the table, I’ve drilled stuff a big mill would have a tough time setting up. Also the arm has the ability to angle the head. Drill press for drilling, mill for milling, right tool for the job.