Grizzly G7943 12 Speed Heavy-Duty Bench-Top Drill Press | 
 enlarge | Brand: Grizzly
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $240.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Misc.
Dimensions (in): 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1
MPN: G7943
UPC: 690550079436
EAN: 0690550079436
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Approx. shipping weight: 160 lbs. | | • | Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V | | • | Range of speeds: 140, 260, 320, 380, 480, 540, 980, 1160, 1510, 1650, 2180, 3050 RPM | | • | Spindle taper: MT #2 | | • | Swing: 14" |
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Product Description
All the features and dependability of an expensive industrial grade drill press - with a price tag that's astoundingly low. Includes built-in light (bulb not included).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 two thumbs up February 26, 2008
William Hall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I haven't had a chance to put it through the wringer yet, but, the few times I have used it thusfar show a lot of promise. Went together very easily, although a heavy unit. Speeds are easy to adjust with the belts. Not too noisy. I'm not sure I am thrilled with the table height adjustment mechanism, mainly the track on the side of the post but also the crank mechanism. Works OK so far though. All in all I would give it an 8 out 10 on quality and 10 out 10 for value. I highly recommend this unit if you are looking for a benchtop unit. Watch out on the shipping, I picked it up at the local shipping center, they say they would deliver to my house though, they did call to schedule. Not sure how the delivery to my house would have went, read the delivery terms and ask questions first.
Best bang for the buck, customer service not bad March 10, 2007
Howard S., Hadley (WA United States)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Before I start, woodworking is a fairly new hobby for me. Prior to my shoulder problems, I worked in a machine shop, so I'm used to working with steel and aluminum.
Like others, I have suffered not having enough tool for the job at hand. So when I went shopping, I hit Sears, Harbor Freight, the big box stores, and last, went to the Bellingham,WA. showroom. Just because it's not that far away from us.
The Grizzly was far and away the most drill press I saw for under $300. Setup was easy once I made a sturdy bench for it to be attached to. It runs smoothly, and has more than enough power for anything I can throw at it. It has the advantage of more low end speeds than most drill presses in the price range.
It took me a few days to come up with a good drill press table for it, but it works well with it, although I have had to remove the handles more than once to get in close. Since then Grizzly offers a table that looks decent for $30
I had one part break after 6 days, and had a discussion with customer support. They wanted to charge me until I pointed out it was darn near new. They sent the part, and I had it installed 2 days after the talk with customer service.
Since then, I've had occasion to contact customer service (on another item), and they worked with me, and it took 2 tries for them to find a part that would do what it was supposed to. No problems with that issue.
I've found customer service to be helpful, but I think it depends who answers the phone on the other end. I've had excellent results via email though.
 Crank Handles Are Too Long December 23, 2006
David Hill
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I just got this drill press and it is a huge improvement over my previous Delta, but I do have one suggestion. I use a drill press almost exclusively for woodwork, and that needs a larger work table with a fence. The table can be easily made to suit and attached to the existing table, but then the fence interferes with the crank handles when using a short drill bit. I have had to shorten the crank handles to provide clearance.
G7943 Bench Drill Press October 11, 2006
J. Pearl (Saranac Lake, NY)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Here's my story.
After discovering that the very expensive Kohler lavatory sink I purchased from my local home center was the wrong part and that it only had a single faucet hole rather than three...and my home center couldn't/wouldn't take it back even with a restocking fee, I figured I was out of luck.
Eventually, and after lots of web-based research and cost versus risk discussion with my wife, I decided to try to drill the missing holes in the sink, which is made of vitrous fireclay. On the web, I found a 1.375 inch diamond coring bit used for floor tile work as well as a set of guildlines for boring holes in ceramic materials. I needed a 150-200 rpm drill exerting 8-12 pounds force on the bit which must be immersed in water.
Based on these guidlines, I looked at varous drill presses both in person and on the web. The criteria I used to select this particular model were: it had the lowest spindle speed; the lowest cost; and an adjustable spring-loaded spindle return which helped me control the downward force on the bit. Of all the drills I looked at, this was by far the cheapest that had all of the features I required.
I'm pleased to report that I now have a very nice Kolher sink installed in my bathroom. It has three round holes spaced four inches apart, great faucet hardware with no cracks nor chips.
This drill press is a great value for the money. It isn't perfect -- some of the castings were not quite compete, but all of the machined surfaces are flat, the motor is powerful enough for mortising 4x4's, and the spindle/chuck are straight and without play. The movement of the head is good. The most unsatisfactory part of the drill press is the rack on which the table is pinioned up and down -- it is not really mounted to the central post, but instead held in place by two rings. Really though, you get what you pay for, and this one problem doesn't negate the whole package.
This drill press is a great value for the money. I'm very pleased with my purchase.
A solid machine at a good price February 22, 2004
J. Sander (Memphis, TN USA)
73 out of 73 found this review helpful
When shopping for my first woodworking drill press for my shop, I wanted something that was solid, powerful, reliable, and something that I wouldn't outgrow. I've grown tired of buying cheap and low-end machines and later wishing I had sprung for something better. I've also been disappointed in Delta's quality lately (my second choice), so I decided to try another brand. Having used this drill press on a project of mine for about a week now, I'm convinced this is the machine.
I received my drill press about a week after I ordered it. The box is too heavy to be handled by one person alone, but most people should be able to move it piece by piece once they've received it. Assembly is easy, but you will definitely need help mounting the head onto the column as the head is very heavy. This machine is quite a beast for a benchtop drill press -- be sure your workbench can handle the size and weight of this machine.
At 3/4 hp, this drill has more than enough power to drill through wood. In fact, it's sometimes hard to tell if your bit has punched through the bottom of the wood since the motor never seems to strain when drilling. You'd think a motor like that would create a lot of noise, but it's much lower than I had expected.
The only irritation I've had so far is Grizzly's addition of a depth stop gauge on the left side of the head. Now don't get me wrong, this is a fine addition, but they've removed the scale on the collar lock on the right side without removing any of the hardware. So essentially, you have two methods for a depth stop. The depth stop gauge on the left is easy to bend if you're not paying attention, so I'll be using the collar stop on the right after adding my own scale. (This change has not been incorporated into the manual yet.)
One interesting thing I discovered is that this model and the G7944 (the floor model) are identical, including the manual and dataplate on the head, except for three column parts. So for about $65, you can order the three column parts from Grizzly and convert this machine to the G7944 floor model (and vise versa) if you decide that better fits your needs in the future.
Overall, I've found this drill press to be an excellent machine and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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