G7947 17-Inch Floor Drill Press

Drill press (column drill) F2 · Intermediate

This classification is justified by the combination of a 750 W (1 HP) motor and an all-cast-iron construction that provide adequate rigidity and power for advanced workshops and maker spaces. The floorstanding design offers superior stability compared to benchtop models, significantly reducing vibrations during deep drilling in metal and hardwoods. The spindle-to-column distance allows for handling medium to large workpieces, making the machine highly versatile. It sits in the intermediate tier as it delivers professional-grade performance and mechanical durability without the electronic complexity of industrial machining centers, making it ideal for intensive but non-continuous use.

Data from official source
Grizzly Industrial G7947 17-Inch Floor Drill Press — Drill press (column drill)
INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE
750–950 € ≈ $810–$1,026
Market estimate — list price not available

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Specifiche tecniche

Work area 350 × 350 mm (13.8 × 13.8 in)
Power 750 W
Dimensions 36 × 71 × 164 cm (14.0 × 28.0 × 64.5 in)
Weight 86.0 kg (189.6 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 36 × 71 × 164 cm (14.0 × 28.0 × 64.5 in) manufacturer website
Weight 86.0 kg (189.6 lb) manufacturer website
Power supply 110 V / 60 Hz / 750 W manufacturer website
Work area 350 × 350 × 83 mm (13.8 × 13.8 × 3.2 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 3050 rpm manufacturer website
Spindle travel 82.5 mm Compiled by editorial team
Spindle to column 215.9 mm Compiled by editorial team
RPM 3050 rpm Compiled by editorial team
Spindle taper MT2 Compiled by editorial team
Software e accessori

Ecosystem

Software

Being a manual, entirely electromechanical drill press, the machine requires no control software or network connection to operate. Speed adjustments are made physically by manually moving belts across stepped pulleys inside the head assembly. There are no electronic boards, digital interfaces, or cloud dependencies, ensuring immediate, reliable, and completely offline operation.

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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
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