Shop Fox M1039
Score: 88/100
DeWalt DWE1622K Magnetic Drill Press
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Shop Fox M1039 is a professional-grade, 20-inch floor-standing drill press designed for heavy-duty woodworking and metalworking tasks. It features a powerful 1-1/2 HP motor with 12 variable speeds, a tilting and swiveling table with coolant channels, and a robust 317 lb. construction for stability. Best suited for serious hobbyists or small professional shops needing a robust floor model for large projects.
The DeWalt DWE1622K is a corded magnetic drill press designed for heavy-duty applications, featuring a 10-amp motor with 2-speed settings and a quick-change chuck system. It delivers high drill point pressure for steel work and includes flexible orientation options for the magnetic coolant bottle and feed handles. While it excels in professional metalworking, its corded nature and weight limit portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.5 HP | 10 HPbest | |
3,240 RPMbest | 450 RPM | |
20 inbest | — | |
12best | 2 | |
0.625 in | 2 inbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
4.75 inbest | 4.375 in | |
1.25 in | 2 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Dimensions(4) | ||
Swing (in) | 20 in | in |
Spindle Travel (in) | 4.75 in | 4.375 in |
Chuck Capacity (in) | 0.625 in | 2.0 in |
Drilling Capacity (in) | 1.25 in | 2.0 in |
Power & Performance(5) | ||
Voltage (V) | 120/240 V | 120 V |
Motor Power (HP) | 1.5 HP | 10.0 HP |
Maximum Speed (RPM) | 3240 RPM | 450 RPM |
Speed Settings | 12 | 2 |
Motor Type | Single-phase | Brushed |
Table & Adjustability(3) | ||
Table Size (in) | 16.75 x 18.75 in | in |
Table Tilt Range (degrees) | 90 degrees | degrees |
Column Diameter (in) | 2.825 in | in |
Build & Stability(2) | ||
Net Weight (lbs) | 317 lbs | 34.0 lbs |
Base Material | Cast Iron | Magnetic |
Features(2) | ||
Depth Stop | true | |
Work Light | true | |
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