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Grizzly G7948 12 Speed 20" Floor Drill Press | 
 enlarge | Brand: Grizzly
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $525.00
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 84198
Media: Misc.
Dimensions (in): 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.1
MPN: G7948
UPC: 690550079481
EAN: 0690550079481
ASIN: B0000DD6TI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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" |
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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).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Wow January 29, 2008
Philip A., Ranalli
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great machine. Box had two holes, belt shield has small dent not in area of box damage, dent has no effect on operation. Very smooth running, runout is .002 on the spindel. This was checked by Griz before shipping at my request. Contract tolarence is .006 from the factory. Setup was not a problem as I have a small overhead winch. Belts are fine smooth and non slipping. Depth stop has been reinforced by Griz and is very sturdy.
This is a very well built press comparable to others at nearly twice the price. It is big and heavy but does not occupy much more floor space than the 14 inch it replaced but is three times the press.
If you need a really good drill press buy this one.
I commend Griz for leaving the negative comments on line but some of these must be from some time ago as the problems mentioned have been delt with in a constructive mannor. Jan,28,o8
 One Poor Choice October 28, 2006
L. E. Staley (Sparks, Nevada United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have purchased several large Grizzly machines in the past and will not be buying any more. The drill press manual is sketchy at best. Changing speeds is a hassle. The belts that came with the press were lousy as they caused much vibration, even in a unit as heavy as this press. The table isn't solid as is shifts no mater how tight I set it. Delivery was a chore. To true the table I had to purchase a 1 3/16 inch socket. I'll give it to one of my sons and probably get the new Powermatic that is coming out this month.
It will require work and patience September 25, 2006
M. Bresenhan (Houston, Texas)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased one about a month ago. All the elements are there for a good product but detail is missing.
1. Do not use the included manual, use the one on line to assemble the drill press. It is far to heavy to assemble without a hoist or a strong friend to move it from horizontal to vertical.
2. Replace the drive belts on receipt. Measure the spindle belt since the recommended one will be too short.
3. Mine would not drill a hole in thin wall square tubing without stalling the bit and spindle. The trouble shooting guide did not deal with the possibility that the large nut that holds the front pulley to the spindle might be loose. Mine was. There is no set screw on the front pulley. Tightening the front nut requires a very large wrench. Further, to tighten the nut requires immobilising the spindle. Using the taper wedge will probably work. No work torque specifications are in the manual.
4. An incomplete manual and sloppy assembly, as delivered, make completing a usable machine a project that requires more that following the instructions.
5. If you specify a truck with a lift gate to deliver the drill press, be sure and remind the trucking firm of the need for the lift gate when they call to schedule delivery. Maurice Bresenhan Jr.
An Elephant not a Grizzly! December 9, 2005
Bernie (Bumpass, VA United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is poorest quality "tool" I have in my shop. The Jacobs spindle wobbles, the table adjustments don't lock in place. The table moves while I'm drilling. The vertical shaft was rusted when I received it.
The junk was all shipped in a single box and the 100+ pound motor smashed the shroud around the belts and put a big dent in the vertical shaft. Oh, Grizzly sent a new shroud, but I had to buy a pulley puller to replace it. I also had to buy a block and tackle to lift the humongous motor on top of the vertical shaft. It is one hunk of cast iron that was made in China. They hide the mistakes in casting by adding more iron.
While Grizzly advertises that this drill is variable speed, you have to change two belts and three different variable sized pulleys for a total of 15 different settings.
I will never, NEVER buy anything from Grizzly again.
DO NOT BUY THIS GRIZZLY PRODUCT!!!!!!! November 30, 2005
James T. Ball (Chicago)
10 out of 15 found this review helpful
After ordering $26,000 worth of Powermatic equipment from Amazon, I ordered this press. I was called on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and told I had to accept it the next day or agree to pay $50 per day "storage," or it would be returned and I would be charged for all shipping. I had never been given such a ransom demand from any shippers from Powermatic. Grizzly customer service was rude, demanding, and downright embarrassing to deal with. I simultaneously ordered $60 worth of Grizzly attachments, which are now worthless, and they won't accept a return. Lesson - DONT BUY GRIZZLY!!!!!!!
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