Grizzly G7944 12 Speed Heavy-Duty 14" Floor Drill Press

by Grizzly

Product Description

This heavy-duty floor model drill press is the mainstay in any shop with 12 speeds & powerful 3/4HP motor. A very popular machine! Specifications: ? Motor: 3/4HP single-phase, 110V ? Overall height: 64" ? Spindle travel: 3-1/4" ? Number of speeds: 12 ? Drill chuck: 1/8"-5/8" ? Spindle taper: MT #2 ? Range of speeds: 140, 260, 320, 380, 480, 540, 980, 1160, 1510, 1650, 2180, 3050 RPM ? Swing: 14" ? Drilling capacity: 3/4" steel ? Table: Precision ground cast iron ? Table size: 11-3/8" sq. ? Table swing: 360° ? Table tilts: 90° L & R ? Approx. shipping weight: 172 lbs.

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• ASIN: B0000DD6TE
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• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great drill press, January 18, 2004

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AcornMan (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grizzly G7944 12 Speed Heavy-Duty 14" Floor Drill Press (Misc.)

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 (but see my update below). 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.

Update: When I purchased this drill press it was only $199. Now it's up to $265, which is pushing it a bit. I guess I should say that it's a great drill press for $199. At this point I would start looking at other options.

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It does drill holes, May 7, 2006

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Daniel E. Tenaglia "Dan" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly G7944 12 Speed Heavy-Duty 14" Floor Drill Press (Misc.)

As a professional woodworker moving to a new location, I was looking to save some money on a few tools when setting up my new shop. I purchased this drill press becasue the price was far cheaper than any other model with comparable features. Right out of the box the drill press had the typical flaws characteristic of most grizzly tools - pock-marked steel, imperfect threadings, loose pulleys, etc...
I was expecting most of these defects so I overlooked them and set the press up in my shop. After two years of use I can say that the drill press does drill holes but it is a highly inaccurate machine that is not a joy to use. The table is tough to adjust with accuracy, the 1/2 inch chuck frequently sticks and has a slight wobble, and the belts and pulleys are very hard to adjust for proper speed on the machine. Recently, the handles on the press have stripped and come loose.
I could go on and on with all the minor querks and defects of this machine but I will just say that if you a weekend handyman looking to drill a few holes now and then then this machine will do fine. If you, however, are looking for a serious tool that will help you raise your woodworking skills to the next level, spend the extra money now and get a JET, DELTA, or POWERMATIC. You will be happy you did.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Drill Press, June 15, 2004

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Eric D. Hresko "Clutch freak" (Abilene, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly G7944 12 Speed Heavy-Duty 14" Floor Drill Press (Misc.)

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).