Fisch Precision Tools DP2000 1/3 Horsepower 12-Inch Bench Drill Press

by Fisch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

DP2000 12" Heavy Duty Drill Press-6 speeds (500 rpm to 3100 rpm) allows the operator to drill everything from metal to wood to plastics-quick set depth control on a threaded rod assures an exact depth cut every time-arbor hold down will allow precise starts on every hole and will allow the use of a drum sander-extra long handles will aid the operator when he/she has resistance in drilling certain jobs (i.e. mortising attachment)-tilt table with a scale on both sides and positive stops at 45 degrees, and 90 degrees, will allow angled cuts with precision-when table is tilted to the 90 degree mark. Includes free Forstner Bit Set 92-0017C a $16.99 value.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 90.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000WOD0Q
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DP2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,055 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good tool for the money, February 4, 2004

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Tom Frederiksen (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools DP2000 1/3 Horsepower 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

I had a two hundred dollar Gift Certificate from Amazon sitting around and decided to get a new bench top drill press. Read all the reviews and quickly decided against Delta products. I happened on this one and said..."oh what the heck, I'm feeling lucky"...and lucky I was.

When I opened the box I noticed that it was made in China, (not such a bad thing anymore), I felt bad. Thinking of all those kids chained to benches making them, slaving away for peanuts. But I quickly got over that as I noticed how well packed it was!. I don't like to assemble things, but this was a snap, just a few things to do and clearly indicated on the instruction book. All pieces were oiled and wrapped for shipment....don't see that anymore.

I was looking for a heavy drill press without all the cheap plastic do-dads that Delta and others put on. I just want to make holes. This unit will do it. Easy belt adjustment for changing speeds. If looks are more important than function to you, don't buy this. This is just a well made heavy drill press. Nice oversize handles, great depth stop adjustment. One thing to mention. As it is metal and not plastic, the first 50 or so reps pulling down the handles you might experience some resistance. This worked itself away as I used the machine and the gears began to meld...considering the price...five stars.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Tom!, July 10, 2004

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Robert J. Petrokubi (Prospect, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools DP2000 1/3 Horsepower 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this machine! I bought this DP soley on the basis of Tom Frederiksen's review and I am very happy I did. Just what I wanted - A well made bench drill press with 85lbs of substance and no plastic anything. I even think it looks good - manly not wimpy. I looked at the Delta's at Lowe's and there is no comparison. Easy to set up right out of the box with a few screws to attach things. Depth stop adjustment is solid and easy. Belt easy to adjust. Can't beat the price and even better there is no delivery charge with this monster. Buy it now and you even get $25 off.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best 12 inch drill press for the price., October 30, 2004

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Reproduction Antique Maker "Fuzzy Paw Designs" (Kennebunk, ME) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fisch Precision Tools DP2000 1/3 Horsepower 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just recently purchased this drill press to replace my 40 year old 16-inch Continental floor drill press which finally broke. The Fisch drill press has all the features, only slightly smaller than my full size press.

The Fisch drill press is well packed, the instructions are first rate and assembly took me less than half an hour. Overall the unit appears to be built much better than any of the 12-inch Delta units on the market.

It is a heavy unit, and the tilting table seems like a great addition, since it is easy to tilt (my old drill press required loosening two bolts - the Fisch has a simple lever release).

My only complaint is that Amazon advertises that the drill press comes with the custom clamp in the technical data (see below), but mine sure didn't. I'll be trying to work on Amazon on this issue.

Overall its a very good buy for the price.

"Also included: Custom Clamp"