Product Description

Incredible! Variable Speed Drill Press wired for single phase! This is an unmatched convenience and a great time saver, ideal for shops not having 3-phase. And this brute is built with enough beef to tackle the most challenging jobs you can throw at a drill press. Just take a look at these specs! This is a must have machine when time and ease of use is the issue. ... Read more

Features

• Approx. shipping weight: 786 lbs.
• Motor: 1-1/2 H.P., 110V/220V prewired to 220V
• Spindle Taper: MT#3
• Spindle Travel: 6-7/16"
• Swing: 19-1/4"

Product Description

This heavy-duty Floor Model Drill Press is the mainstay in any shop with 12 speeds and powerful 3/4 HP motor. ... Read more

Features

• Motor: 3/4 H.P., single-phase, 110V
• Number of speeds: 12
• Range of speeds: 140, 260, 320, 380, 480, 540, 980, 1160, 1510, 1650, 2180, 3050 RPM
• Spindle travel: 3-1/4"
• Swing: 14"

Reviews (3)

First Drill Press
Well, I haven't gotten the drill via freight yet, but I did get a bit of a surprise...when Grizzly sent me a shipping confirmation, I also got a confirmation that my 6" Drill Press vise had also shipped. What vise I asked, I never ordered a vice. Apparently Grizzly is including a 5" drill press vice, for free(at least as of 15 June 04)! I'm liking this press more and more, and I haven't even seen it yet.
Added: I finally got the press. As previous reviewers said, it's quite beefy. It's a little rough around the edges, though. There's a bit of Grizzly Green paint on some of the milled steel parts, and most of the edges on the casting are a bit sharp. Also, the base is a bit warped, and needed to be shimmed about 1/16 inch to sit flat. Other than that, assembly and operation is easy. After adjusting the chuck in the press, I was able to get the runnout down to about .002" or so...not bad for $199. Another interesting note: it took LESS time for the 172# drill press to get here by freight truck than it takes for a UPS package mailed the same day to get here (ordered on Sunday, drill arrived Wednesday AM, around 1030).

WOW!!
****** hehe
I keep looking at this burly, 170 pound iron monster and I can't figure out how Grizzly can sell this unit for such a low price. Its construction is so tough I am able to hammer down metals on its table with no problems. This machine has everything I need, form an encapsulated induction motor to all around sealed-ball bearing construction. Also, the lowest speed setting is good for machining metals. And not to worry, the motor is also quite powerful. The drill chuck does require installation and some adjustment. After installing the chuck I loaded a drill bit and then placed piece of wood on the side of the chuck and tapped it with a hammer until the drill bit spun in perfect center. I hope this review helps...good luck.

Great drill press - Outstanding price
I got this drill press as a Christmas gift but this weekend was the first chance I had to really put it to use in a big project. I used nearly every kind of drill bit imaginable, including forstners, spade bits, hole saws, brad points, and of course regular twist bits. The drill handled all the bits I used without any trouble, and changing the speeds to compensate for different bits was easy because all you have to do to access the pulleys is flip open the lid on top. I also had to drill a lot of angles, which was a cinch because of the adjustable table. All I had to do was dial the right angle, clamp down the wood, and go to town on it. Another handy feature is the light, which uses a standard size light bulb and does a great job of illuminating the work area. But perhaps the best thing about this drill press is the price. For $199 this is a steal. You can definitely pay a lot more for a drill press and not get any more features or performance than you'll find in this one. This was my first Grizzly power tool but I will definitely buy more Grizzly products in the future. ... Read more

Product Description

All the features and dependability of an expensive industrial grade drill press - with a price tag that's astoundingly low. Includes built-in light (bulb not included). ... Read more

Features

• Approx. shipping weight: 160 lbs.
• Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V
• Range of speeds: 140, 260, 320, 380, 480, 540, 980, 1160, 1510, 1650, 2180, 3050 RPM
• Spindle taper: MT #2
• Swing: 14"

Reviews (2)

A solid machine at a good price
When shopping for my first woodworking drill press for my shop, I wanted something that was solid, powerful, reliable, and something that I wouldn't outgrow. I've grown tired of buying cheap machines and later wishing I had sprung for something better. I've also been disappointed in Delta's quality lately (my second choice), so I decided to try another brand. Having used this drill press on a project of mine for about a week now, I'm convinced this is the machine.

I received my drill press about a week after I ordered it. The box is too heavy to be handled by one person alone, but most people should be able to move it piece by piece once they've received it. Assembly is easy, but you will definitely need help mounting the head onto the column as the head is very heavy. This machine is quite a beast for a benchtop drill press -- be sure your workbench can handle the size and weight of this machine.

At 3/4 hp, this drill has more than enough power to drill through wood. In fact, it's sometimes hard to tell if your bit has punched through the bottom of the wood since the motor never seems to strain when drilling. You'd think a motor like that would create a lot of noise, but it's much lower than I had expected.

The only irritation I've had so far is Grizzly's addition of a depth stop gauge on the left side of the head. Now don't get me wrong, this is a fine addition, but they've removed the scale on the collar lock on the right side without removing any of the hardware. So essentially, you have two methods for a depth stop. The depth stop gauge on the left is easy to bend if you're not paying attention, so I'll be using the collar stop on the right after adding my own scale. (This change has not been incorporated into the manual yet.)

One interesting thing I discovered is that this model and the G7944 (the floor model) are identical, including the manual, except for three column parts. So for about $65, you can order the three column parts from Grizzly and convert this machine to a floor model if you decide that better fits your needs in the future.

Overall, I've found this drill press to be an excellent machine and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Good Machine, Poor Customer Service
This is my first tool purchase from Grizzly, and I am very disappointed with their customer service! In all the pictures and literature, including the manual that came with the dp, it shows a depth guage ring on the feed shaft. However, when I looked at the head unit, there wasn't a depth ring. Instead there was the ruler-type guage attached to the spindle. The problem with this is in order to attach the Mortising Accessory, you have to remove the depth guage...then you don't have a guage for mortising. I called customer service and at first they said sorry, too bad and there was nothing they could do. After complaining for a few minutes the tech consulted with a Supervisor and their solution was to send me the parts to change it to the advertised type...but I HAD TO PAY FOR THE PARTS! Now, it wasn't the price, just the principle. The parts cost a whole $4.00. I explained that after this experience, they would be losing me as a customer and they did't care. I would rather pay more money to purchase from another company with better customer service. ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Bores multiple holes simultaneously to increase productivity
• Heavy Duty 3/4-hp induction motor for powerful drilling action
• Fully adjustable table and fence for quick and easy set up
• Big 16-by-29-3/4-inch table for ample work support

Product Description

This is a sophisticated Tapping Machine with all the features you'd expect, like auto-reverse, precision collet set for taps, foot pedal control, massive construction and 2 HP of brute force! It also is a precision drill press, too! It has nine spindle speeds, a swing of 18" and 5 1/8" of spindle stroke. Without a doubt, this is a great buy all around. ... Read more

Features

• Approximate shipping weight: 452 lbs.
• Collet sizes for taps: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16" & 7/8"
• Motor size: 2 HP, 3-phase
• Swing: 18"
• Tapping capacity: 7/8"

Product Description

These 5 speed Radial Drill Presses feature variable swing up to 34" and pivoting heads for drilling at just about any angle. Truly versatile! ... Read more

Features

• Drill chuck: 1/8"-5/8"
• Motor: 1/2-HP, 110V
• Range of speeds: 550, 880, 1520, 2490, 3470 RPM
• Spindle travel: 3-1/4"
• Swing: 34" maximum

Reviews (1)

what do you expect for $179
Let me preface my comments by stating that I own and love many pieces of grizzly machinery. That being said, this is not one of them.

The design of this drill press intrigued me to the point that I decided to purchase it. It has occupied a place in my shop for over a year now. It is a great idea, 34" swing,drill at compound angles on a flat table, how can you beat features like that, right? They fall short of the theory in the application.

First and foremost the motor is way underpowered. It is not the 1/2 hp motor that they use on most of their heavier machines, it is a very poorly made import of about half the physical size you would expect. drilling holes with any sized forstner bit over about 1/2" will stop the motor, you must feed very slowly and back it off every 1/16" to let the motor regain momentum.

I should have replaced the motor immediately, but figured I would use it until it burned up, which happened last weekend at the most inopportune time. Thick clouds of black smoke, whining, hissing, the smell of burning plastic, of course it happened 13 months after I purchased it, 1 month after the 12 month warranty expired, not that i would want another of those motors anyway.

I replaced it with a 1/2 hp Dayton motor of corresponding specifications (would have used larger, but It was what I had immediately available). Talk about a night and day difference, it powered through drilling 2" holes with no problem whatsoever. I had used this underpowered drill press long enough that I forgot what a drill press was supposed to work like.

The other main problem is the amount of flex in the main column and in the shaft for the radial head, it is acceptable for most tasks but can cause a little more deflection than desired for precision work. I still like the radial head idea. I wish the larger radial head drill press grizzly offers was mounted on a conventional main column with a conventional table.

If you do buy this press, replace the motor immediately, it's not worth the aggravation or inefficiency to even bother with the original. ... Read more

Product Description

When this drill press arrives at your door, you're gonna say "Holy Moley!". The MT#4 spindle taper, 1 1/2 HP motor and precision ground T-slotted table will handle just about any drilling job. Includes built-in light (bulb not included). ... Read more

Features

• Approx. shipping weight: 312 lbs.
• Drill chuck: 5/8"
• Motor size: 1-1/2 HP, Single-Phase
• Range of speeds: 210, 310, 400, 440, 630, 670, 1260, 1430, 1650, 2050, 2350, 3300 RPM
• Swing: 20"

Reviews (2)

A lot of machine, but a lot of hassle
After much research and deliberation between the Jet, Delta, and Grizzly, I opted for the extra muscle of the Grizz. I received my drill 7 hours after the window for delivery that was given to me, and frankly, it looked like a bomb had gone off inside the box. The top of the box was not even attached. As the delivery guy was removing it from the truck, the head assembly and column were literally falling out of the package. I declined acceptance of the package. I called Grizzly the next day, and they seemed genuinely concerned, but it took another 10 days for me to receive my drill (when 3-5 days was promised). Once I finally got my drill press in good condition - the second time - I was impressed. It is an absolute behemoth. It is so much more machine than the Delta and Jet. There is A LOT of metal in this machine. It took me and another guy everything we had to get the head on the column. Once assembled, I was impressed with how quiet and stable this 1.5 hp beast ran. While assembly was rather straight forward, I was very unimpressed with the manual. It was dated, and did not reflect many of the updates to the drill press. It had very little on the operation and different speeds of the machine. I called Grizzly and pointed this out, and all they could tell me was that the manual had not been updated. All in all, this is one beefy machine, and I am very impressed with the operation. I really wish that Grizzly would pay more attention to some of the details though, like shipping, customer care, and the manual. I like this tool a lot, but I will think twice now before dealing with Grizzly again.

20" drill press
This 20" drill press will last for years. It is the lowest priced 20" drill press on the market. Not the cheapest. G's service is great. I have needed parts for the G machines I own and they have sent them free with no charge. I have a small proto type shop and I use this drill press for metal drilling. It works great. Of the 74 machines I own 7 are Grizazly and I would buy them again. ... Read more

Product Description

110V AC, 750 Watts, 60 Hz. Draws 14.3 Amps starting, 7.8 Amps no load. Pushbutton on/off; automatic oil pump. Triple filtering; adjustable oil quantity. UL listed 54in., 18-gauge, 3-wire grounding plug. 25in.L x 16in.W x 17 1/2in.H (36in.H with legs) overall. Truck Ship. ... Read more

Features

• 1 HP single-phase motor operates at 3400 RPM
• Threads pipe at 26 RPM; includes 3 threading die sets

Product Description

Wouldn't you like to contour sand on occasion with a drill press? The new SHOP FOX ® Oscillating Drill Press has many great features like a 1/2" drill chuck, sturdy square table, small foot print that won't take up space, precision ground spindle for accuracy and the spindle oscillates! Now you can contour sand without the bother of repositioning the spindle or the paper. The paper will last longer! It comes supplied with a dust port; just add a utility vacuum and sand away efficiently. ... Read more

Features

• Drill chuck: 1/32" x 1/2"
• Motor: 1/2 H.P. 110V, 1725 RPM
• Number of speeds: 5 (620-3100 RPM)
• Spindle travel: 1-5/8"
• Swing: 8-1/2"

Product Description

Perfect for the small shop, this tough little guy won't get in your way when things get cramped. Put it away on the shelf when finished. Very cute unit! ... Read more

Features

• Drill chuck: 1/2"
• Drilling capacity: 1/2" steel
• Motor: 1/3 H.P., TEFC motor, 110V
• Number of speeds: 5 (620, 1100, 1720, 2340, 3100 RPM)
• Swing: 8"

Product Description

This compact, yet fully featured 8" bench-top drill press can handle those tough drilling jobs without taking up precious shop space. Features include: 1/2 H.P. motor; 8" swing; 7" diameter table; 1/2" chuck; 2" spindle travel; 5 speeds: 620, 1100, 1720, 2340 and 3100 RPM; 1-3/4" diameter column; depth stop; 12-1/2" to table; 15-3/4" to base; table tilts 45 degrees left and right; overall height 29-1/4", approximate shipping weight: 51 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• 1/2 H.P. Motor
• 1/2" chuck
• 5 speeds: 620, 1100, 1720, 2340 and 3100 RPM
• 8" swing
• Overall height: 29-1/4"

Reviews (2)

nice, solid, small drill press
Pretty much all your average weekend woodworker needs. Made in China, but fit and finish is perfectly acceptable. Castings are nice and heavy, and the 1/2 hp motor is a nice feature - a little more power than you usually get on a drill press this size. The whole thing went together nice and square right out of the box.

A few cons - the depth stop is flimsy, partly made of plastic, and not easy to adjust. Obviously at this price point you can't have everything, but making this more solid would have cost Grizzly a few cents. Also, the table simply clamps on to the column - probably I'll eventually rig something up to make alignment and height adjustment easier, but there's no obvious way to do this.

Another odd thing - the third time I used it, the chuck key, of all things, snapped in half. Grizzly customer service was very professional and replaced it free, no questions asked. But that meant a few days of downtime - I couldn't find the right size key locally so I had to wait until the replacement showed up from Grizzly.

Good Value
Dandy little drill press for the price. I even found a mortice attachment at Grizzly that only needs a .020 thick shim to fit the quill.
I made a simple top for the table and it's good to go for what I need. ... Read more

Features

• Maximum drilling capacity: 3/4 in.
• 3 1/8 in. spindle stroke, MT3 spindle taper.
• Spindle to column distance: 8 1/2 in.
• Chuck capacity: 7/32 in.-3/4 in.
• 1 HP motor with 160-3000 RPM spindle speed.

Product Description

Floor drill press features durable 3/4 HP electric motor, cast table, 3-way handles for maximum control and heavy cast bases for stability. Truck ship. ... Read more

Features

• Chuck Capacity: 5/8in.
• Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V
• Swing: 16in.
• Stroke/Spindle: 3 1/8in./MT2 spindle
• Table Adjust: Rack & Pinion, Tilting

Product Description

Mini drill press features durable 1/3 HP electric motor, cast table, 3-way handles for maximum control and heavy cast bases for stability. Truck ship. ... Read more

Features

• Chuck Capacity: 1/2in.
• Motor: 1/3 HP, 110V
• Swing: 8in.
• Stroke/Spindle: 2in./MT2 spindle
• Table Adjust: Tilting

Product Description

Heavy- drill press features durable 1 1/2 HP electric motor, cast table, 3-way handles for maximum control and heavy cast bases for stability. Truck ship. ... Read more

Features

• Chuck Capacity: 3/4in.
• Motor: 1 1/2HP, 120V
• Swing: 17in.
• Stroke/Spindle: 4 3/4in./MT4 spindle
• Table Adjust: Rack & Pinion, Tilting

Product Description

This is an excellent buy in a heavy-duty Drill Press. Equipped with a cross sliding table and power feed, this machine is robust enough for milling, drilling and boring. And the head is adjustable on the column! This feature expands the capacity of this machine. You can also change speeds quickly and easily. Equipped with a drawbar for threaded end-mill tooling. ... Read more

Features

• Cross table size: 23" x 7-1/2"
• Cross travel: 7-3/32"
• Longitudinal travel: 13-3/8"
• Motor size: 2 HP
• Number of speeds: 12

Product Description

How many times have you wished for a simple horizontal boring machine to drill accurate holes into the edges of flat lumber for doweling, hardware alignment or basic mortising? Well, your wish has been answered with this Single Spindle Horizontal Boring Machine. 5/8" drill bit capacity. Direct drive power transfer. Approximate shipping weight of 160 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• Table size: 14 1/4" W x 8 1/4" D
• Table travel, front to back: 4 1/8"
• Table travel, side to side: 6"
• Table travel, vertical: 2 1/8"
• Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V, 12 Amp, single-phase, TEFC, 3450 RPM

Product Description

For many projects, the precise location of drilled holes can make or break the job. You can try your luck with guesswork and jigs, but you'll rest easier with the Grizzly G4185 Horizontal Boring Machine. This precision machine delivers predictable, highly accurate results every time. Your workpiece won't slide away from the bit because the powerful pneumatic clamp exerts over 600 pounds of force! Plus, this versatile workhorse allows the use of multi-bit boring heads to make your workflow even more efficient. IF YOU'VE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL BORING MACHINE, TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS ONE! SPECIFICATIONS: Table Size: 15 3/4" W x 9 3/4" D, Spindle Travel: 3", Table Travel, Vertical: 3 1/2", Speed: 4000 RPM, Motor: 2 HP TEFC, 220V, single phase, Amps: 12, Power Transfer: Direct drive, Air Consumption: .5 CFM, Maximum SPM: 12 @ 90 PSI FEATURES: Precision ground cast iron table, Dovetailed miter gauge and slot, Pneumatic clamp and spindle travel, 9/16" maximum hole capacity, Accepts RH threaded boring bits, Pre-formed steel stand, Dovetailed table ways, Dimensions: 47 1/2" H x 15" W x 37 1/4" D, Approximate shipping weight: 360 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• 9/16" maximum hole capacity
• Cast iron table
• Motor: 2 HP, TEFC, 220V, single phase
• Spindle Travel: 3"
• Table Travel, Vertical: 3-1/2"

Product Description

These 5 speed Radial Drill Presses feature variable swing up to 34" and pivoting heads for drilling at just about any angle. Truly versatile! ... Read more

Features

• Drill chuck: 1/8"-5/8"
• Motor: 1/2-HP, single-phase, 110V
• Number of speeds: 5
• Range of speeds: 550, 880, 1520, 2490, 3470 RPM
• Spindle travel: 3-1/4"

Reviews (1)

Poor Product, Poor Service
Generally poorly made and inaccurate. The customer service is even worse. ... Read more

Product Description

If you use your drill press commercially and need power and capacity, this is one drill press you should look at seriously. Note the 4 3/4" spindle travel! ... Read more

Features

• Approx. shipping weight: 275 lbs.
• Motor size: 1 H.P., Single-Phase, 110V/220V
• Range of speeds: 210, 310, 400, 440, 630, 670, 1260, 1430, 1650, 2050, 2350, 3300 RPM
• Spindle travel: 4-3/4"
• Swing: 17"

Reviews (1)

Definitely not what I expected
This machine was far below my expectations. When I received the machine and got it set up, there was a noticeable grinding (metal on metal) noise in the headstock area. I called support at Grizzly and they shipped out a couple of quill bearings for me to replace. Upon receiving them, they were not the same as the ones in the quill. Apparently the machine was updated, but not the manual. Even the support guy did not have an updated manual. Also, the interior of the quill area was full of leftover sand from the casting process. Since I could not replace the bearings, Grizzly agreed to swap the headstock. I took it back to Grizzly and they decided not to swap the headstock, but to replace the quill only. Upon getting it set up again, it was as noisy as before. This time I took the whole machine back to Grizzly. While they agreed it was noisy, they felt it was quieter than most of their units. They decided to add another rubber shim to the quill to cut down on some of the noise. They also replaced the motor which was bad, and the chuck which was found to be defective. Upon getting it home and running it again, it was worse than ever. There was no way I could live with the noise of this machine so I returned it.

The service people at Grizzly were kind and courteous, but they could not overcome a very bad machine. The runout on this machine appeared to be significant from the naked eye, but I never measured it due to my frustration level with the noise problem. I have other Grizzly products that I am satisfied with, but there appears to be a definite problem with this drill press, especially since they stated that my unit was quieter than most. ... Read more