Grizzly Industrial Heavy-Duty Floor Model Gearhead Drill Press

In the world of industrial drill presses, newcomer G0779 is a heavy hitter with a 2 HP, 220-Volt, 8.6 Amp motor, a massive 2-15/16 in. quill, a 4-1/2 in. column diameter, and a 1-1/2 in. drilling capacity in cast iron or 1-1/4 in. steel. The geared head is equipped with a forward/reverse switch, 6 spindle speeds from 90 RPM to 1970 RPM, convenient quick-change gearbox controls for spindle speed, and an R-8 spindle taper. With a swing of 23-3/8 in. and a spindle travel of 5 in. this machine can handle whatever comes its way. The head tilts 90° left and right, and has a vertical travel of 10-1/2 in., while the 19-5/8 in. x 18 in. table tilts 60° left and right with a vertical travel of 24-3/8 in. Both head and table are mounted on independent rack and pinions for ultimate positioning versatility. 2-9/16 in. T-slots are located on both table and base for added usability. The table swivels 360° around its center, and both table and head swivel 360° around the column.