Is it a good deal?

[alexkuzn]

There is a used about 20 years old Wilton Drill Press Model 2350 for sale
at $50. It's rusted but seems to be OK. Is it a good buy?
Is there something specific I need to check for before buying?

here is some specs:

Drilling Capacity
Cast Iron .................................................. . Up to 5/8 In
Steel .................................................. ....... Up to 1/2 In
Drill to Center ................................................. 15 Inches
Motor
Rating .................................................. ..... 1/2 hp, 1-Phase .
RPM............................................... ........... 1725
Pre-wired Voltage ...................................... 115 V
Column Diameter .......................................... 2-7/8 In.
Quill
Diameter .................................................. . 1-7/8 In.
Travel .................................................. ...... 3-3/8 In.
Table
Overall .................................................. .... 10 x 10 In.
16-1/2 In.
Working Surface ....................................... 10 x 10 In.
Travel .................................................. ...... 32-3/8 In.
Base
Size .................................................. ........ 11 x 19-1/2 In.
17-3/4 In.
Working Surface ....................................... 10 x 10
Chuck Size .................................................. .. 5/8-In., Key Ch
Overall Dimensions
Length .................................................. ..... 26 In.
Width .................................................. ...... 13-3/8 In.
Height .................................................. ..... 63-1/2 In.
Spindle to Table (Max.) ................................... 32-3/8 In.
3/8 In.
Spindle to Column (Max.) .............................. 10-7/16 In.
7/16 In.
Spindle
To Base .................................................. ... 48-3/4
Taper .................................................. ....... MT-2
RPM (12 Speeds) .................................... 250, 340, 390, .....3100

[Darrel Ralph]

Hello,
If you want old iron like this the drill press is a good deal.
I just go to harbor freight and buy one of there 39.00 press's.
They work fine for meand they are new. I have 6 of them in the shop.