Name: SKIL DP9505
Brand: Skil
SKU: B0BFQYZPQK
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (491 reviews)

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The Skil DP9505-00 is a 48-lb benchtop drill press featuring a 6.2 Amp induction motor and a 5-speed belt-driven system ranging from 610 to 2800 RPM. It offers a 10-inch swing capacity and includes precision aids such as a dual cross-beam laser alignment system and an LED worklight. Designed for home workshops, it combines cast-iron stability with user-friendly features like a tilting table and on-board tool storage.

✓ Best for: Hobbyist woodworkers, DIYers, and home shop users needing precision beyond handheld drills, specifically for accurate perpendicular or angled holes in wood or soft/hard metals up to 1/2-inch bits. Ideal use cases include furniture making, cabinetry, metal fabrication prototypes, and repetitive drilling with depth control.✗ Not ideal for: Users requiring drilling capabilities for very large workpieces that exceed the 10-inch swing capacity or depths greater than 2 inches. It is also not ideal for professional industrial environments requiring continuous heavy-duty use or floor-model stability.

Pros

✓Powerful 6.2 Amp induction motor effectively handles drilling in both wood and metal materials
✓Dual cross-beam laser alignment system provides precise visual guidance for accurate hole placement

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Specifications

Design

Table Size7-3/5 x 6-1/2 inches mm

Table Tilt45° Left/Right degrees

Column Diameter1.9 inches mm

Base MaterialCast Iron

Table MaterialCast Iron

Features

Laser AlignmentDual Cross-Beam

Work LightLED

Depth ControlAdjustable Depth Stop

Table AdjustmentAdjustable Height

StorageOn-Board Tool Storage

General

Weight48 lbs g

Warranty3 Year Limited

Performance

No-Load Speed610-2800 RPM RPM

Number of Speeds5 count

Chuck Size1/2 inch mm

Chuck TypeKeyed

Max Swing Capacity10 inches mm

Power

Motor Power6.2 Amp mA

Voltage120V V

Motor

Motor TypeInduction motor

Chuck

Chuck TypeKeyed chuck

Belt

Belt TypeK-30

Table

Table Dimensions7-3/5 x 6-1/2 inches

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.0 inches

Width1.0 inches

Depth1.0 inches

Weight46.6498146392 pounds

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