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This thread is fantastic, thank you everyone! I certainly have some reading up to do.

BUT, I got impatient and borrowed my friends' handheld cordless drill. The layout of the LED is a little goofy but considering it's my first time drilling a box, I'm happy with it! Choosing a 1590a for my first non-pre-drilled project was probably not the best idea  



I'm going to definitely look at a drill press since I'm hoping to do this more often. I'm surprised at how affordable highly-recommended models are! Before posting here I would've guessed it to be over $200 or so, but some of these linked well within reach.

I'm interested in a drill press that I can use occasionally (2 or 3 times a year really) for pedals, I can't see myself drilling anything thicker than a standard pedal box.

Would something like this Mini Drill Press be under-powered? Not sure if it matters, but I also have these step bits that I was planning on using (when using a friends' drill press). I got the step bits because parts I got from Mammoth didn't have any diameter specs.

If this is not the right kind of drill press, what would you recommend for a beginner and light use?

EDIT: After watching this video, now I'm thinking a drill press is overkill- what to experts around here use?