Greetings folks. Last week I have a new tool\toy in my shop. It is a W1667 8-1/2-Inch Bench-Top Oscillating Drill Press made by Shop Fox. Honestly, I am not a big fan of "two in one" devices, but for this one, I made an exception. This bench-top oscillating drill press is a compact machine that can conveniently serve as either a drill press or an oscillating sander and is capable of a wide variety of drilling and sanding operations.
Here are the specs:
Easy to change desired speed.
For this particular model sanding drums are an optional purchase. However, the drill press comes with a spindle to fit all drums. Drums are rubber and come with an 80 grit sandpaper drum (one for each of three sizes).
The drill press has a new home (my home), The drill press vise (blue) is a separate purchase
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The first use impression is very good, It is not loud (for an apartment). It is well made without viable flaws. It feels like a very good product (if you understand what I mean). Changing the speed is very simple: just move the belt to the desired pulley. The speed chart is printed on the cover for easy access. Converting the drill-pres into a sanding machine is just a matter to add another belt (supplying). Here is my machine in action:
I am very happy with this tool addition. It opens many other possibilities aitionally drill press can offer.
Here are the specs:
- Motor: 1/2 HP, 110V, 1,725 RPM
- Overall height: 23"
- Spindle travel: 1-5/8"
- Drill chuck: 1/2"
- Dust port size: 2-1/4"
- 5 Speeds: 620-3,100 RPM
- Swing: 8-1/2"
- Table: 7" x 7" square
- Table swing: 360°
- Table tilts: 90°
- Approx. shipping weight: 54 lbs
Oscillating Spindle and Dust Port
This drill press features a precision-ground sanding spindle that can be used with sanding drums between 1 and 2 inches in diameter and up to 4-1/4 inches long. The spindle oscillates, resulting in a better finish and longer-lasting abrasives. The machine is also equipped with a 2-1/4-inch dust port that can be connected to a dust collection system to help keep your workshop clean.Easy to change desired speed.
Table tilts 90-degrees
A 7 inches x 7 inches square tilting table allows you to sand surfaces at different angles, while table inserts provide extra support for your workpiece.For this particular model sanding drums are an optional purchase. However, the drill press comes with a spindle to fit all drums. Drums are rubber and come with an 80 grit sandpaper drum (one for each of three sizes).
The drill press has a new home (my home), The drill press vise (blue) is a separate purchase
'
The first use impression is very good, It is not loud (for an apartment). It is well made without viable flaws. It feels like a very good product (if you understand what I mean). Changing the speed is very simple: just move the belt to the desired pulley. The speed chart is printed on the cover for easy access. Converting the drill-pres into a sanding machine is just a matter to add another belt (supplying). Here is my machine in action:
I am very happy with this tool addition. It opens many other possibilities aitionally drill press can offer.