| A drill press is used mainly for drilling spaced holes | | | | 16 spindle |
| or tunnels with exact depths. This is a versatile | | | | 3/4 hp 115/230-volt motor |
| tool that every technician should have. | | | | large cast iron table for expandable work |
| A drill press can drill holes onto an exact depth. | | | | support |
| This tool works with pulleys and belts. A motor | | | | column-mounted laser |
| drives the pulley and belts to spin the quill and | | | | adjustable work lamp |
| chuck. The chuck holds the bit. When the lever is | | | | Push button industrial style switch |
| pulled down, the bit will drop onto the wood. | | | | Tool tray and extension table |
| A drill press has two main types: the bench top | | | | Jet 708580 JBM-5 1/2 Horsepower Bench Mortiser |
| and the floor model. It comes with motors of | | | | The Jet 708580 is an affordable benchtop |
| ¼ to 1 horsepower with a 5 to 12 speed | | | | mortiser which was designed to take up to |
| setting. Mortise-machine-like function is achieved | | | | ½ in. chisel bits. It runs with a ½ |
| when a spindle sander and pocket hole machine | | | | horsepower induction motor. This tool weighs 44 |
| are attached. | | | | pounds, is easily maneuvered and reverses on its |
| Four of the best drill presses that became the | | | | base, allowing a long stock mortising. Bits are |
| best sellers of all time include the: 1. Delta 14-651 | | | | easily changeable by flipping the steel to open the |
| Professional Bench Top Mortising Machine | | | | door on each side. The Jet 708580 allows a |
| ($229-$249) | | | | carpenter to create good looking tennon joints. |
| 2. Craftsman Professional 17 in. Drill Press ($479) | | | | Product Details: |
| 3. Jet JBM-5 / 708580 Benchtop Mortiser ($249) | | | | Made with cast-iron and steel |
| and | | | | 4 3/4-inch head stroke, 1/2-inch chisel |
| 4. the Cummins Industrial Tools 5 Speed - Bench | | | | capacity |
| Top Drill Press ($39.99-$59.99). | | | | Quick-setting depth stop |
| Delta 14-651 Professional Bench Mortising Machine | | | | Four predrilled mounting holes |
| Delta 14-651 1/2-HP Bench Mortising Machine | | | | Removable safety toggle switch |
| became one of the most honored brands in | | | | Long and multi-position splines |
| woodworking tools that offers more precision at | | | | Includes a mortiser, three bits, chuck key |
| ½ horsepower motor. It has a cast iron | | | | 2-year limited warranty |
| base (16-3/4-by-13-1/2-inch) and a gas-filled head | | | | Cummins Industrial Tools 5 Speed - Bench Top |
| stabilizer. | | | | Drill Press |
| Other features include: | | | | The Cummins 5 Speed is important to have in |
| Multi-position hand lever | | | | every workshop. It has 5 quick-change speed |
| A rack-and-pinion system that raises and | | | | settings. The tool has a long quill for mortising. Its |
| lowers the head. | | | | drilling depth is adjustable, stopping the quill |
| Head column that swings 180 degrees | | | | positively. Cummins bench top drill presses have |
| Single phase induction motor | | | | an adjustable table that tilts left and right, for an |
| Easy open access to drill chuck | | | | angled drilling operation. |
| Adjustable dovetail | | | | Technical Details: |
| Magnetic starter | | | | ½ in. drill chuck |
| Easy bit and chisel changing | | | | Press height: 22 ½ inches |
| 3/8 inches capacity chuck and key | | | | Quill travel - 50 millimeter |
| Weight: 77 pounds | | | | Sturdy 11 in. x 7 in. base |
| Diameter: 3-3/4 in. (95 mm) | | | | 1/2 Horsepower |
| 2-year warranty | | | | Power: 60 Hz ,120 V, 2.4 amperes |
| The set includes 1/4, 3/8, 5/16 and 1/2-inch | | | | Table size 6 3/8 in. x 6 3/8 in. |
| chisels and bit sets; along with a tool and chisel | | | | No load speed 760-3070 rpm |
| tray, a gas-filled head stabilizer and multi position | | | | 3 prong plug |
| feed lever. | | | | UL listed |
| Craftsman Professional 22901 Drill Press | | | | Other known brands of drill presses include the |
| The Craftsman Professional 22901 is a 17-inch drill | | | | following: |
| press that includes a single-arm quill handle. This | | | | Wilton |
| enables easy presetting and repetitive drilling | | | | Fisch Precision Tools |
| operation. It has a state-of-the-art column | | | | Tradesman |
| mounted on laser attachment that delivers | | | | Dremel |
| pinpoint accuracy. | | | | Milwaukee |
| Other features include: | | | | Grizzly, etc |
| Drill bit replacement. | | | | Featured above the top-selling modern drilling tools. |
| Battery powered | | | | Consider the versatiliy of the tool you are looking |
| 4-7/8 inches of quill stroke capacity power | | | | to buy. |