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Feb 17, 2024

The Best Drill Presses of 2023

Shop Fox knows that most hobbyists need their workshops to be as versatile as possible. Their 13-inch Benchtop Drill Press/Spindle Sander is designed for both drilling and sanding, which is why this

Shop Fox knows that most hobbyists need their workshops to be as versatile as possible. Their 13-inch Benchtop Drill Press/Spindle Sander is designed for both drilling and sanding, which is why this 3/4-horsepower drill press turns the spindle at speeds between 250 and 3,050 rpm. The 13 1/4-inch swing allows easy manipulation of large workpieces without issue, especially when sanding.

The table tilts to either side up to 90 degrees, making drilling end-grain on woodworking projects a snap. It includes the drum kit with 1-, 1 1/2-, and 2-inch drums and sandpaper. When used in sanding mode, the drum oscillates up and down. The unconventional round worktable features a circular cutout for the sanding drum—perfect for fine, detailed sanding jobs.

The only complaints we have is that there’s no mechanism for switching between drilling and spindle-sanding and it is not light enough to be a portable drill press. Users have to open the lid and remove or replace a belt to make the switch between the two modes.

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Get the Shop Fox drill press at Amazon, The Home Depot, and Walmart.