How are drill presses measured. It just occurred to me that there may be two standards as there are with lathes. Best drill press reviews our top 10 picks. There is a link in each product description that will take you to the full product review. They were conservative when calling it a 21.
The size of a drill press is usually measured by its throat capacity the distance between the column and the center of the chuck. Anything with a motor that is 13 hp or more should be perfect for most jobs. Drill presses are commonly measured in swing distance. A 9 lathe can refer to the maximum diameter typically in the us or maximum radius that can be turned.
Power is measured in horsepower hp. A drill press with a 11 inch throat capacity for example will drill to the center of a 22 inch diameter disc and is called a 22 inch drill press. Here is our list of the best drill presses for 2020. Here is a list of the best benchtop drill presses selected by our experts.
The two main categories of drill press are floor drill presses and the benchtop drill presses. The center of the spindle of my 14 drill press is closer to 6 12 from the post. So if you measure 75 inches you have a 15 inch drill press. Spindle speed control indicates the type of mechanism used to drive the spindle at a desired speed.
Drilling larger diameter holes as mentioned drill presses typically come with larger more powerful motors than those found in handheld drills giving them more power and torque to drive larger diameter bits and accessories through a variety of different materials. This is similar to the way a lathe is measured. There is a short description of the product on this page listing the main features.