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Shop Fox W1668 3/4-HP 13-Inch Bench-Top Drill Press/Spindle Sander

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Condition
New
Style
Benchtop
Model
W1668
Dimensions
23"L x 14"W x 38"H
Weight
63 lb
Material
Metal
Power Source
Corded Electric
In the box
Hex Wrenches 345mmOpen End Wrench 13 x 14Special Wrench 25mm

Features 7

  • steel
  • Imported
  • Motor: 3/4 HP, 110-volt, 1, 725 RPM, spindle speeds 250-3050 RPM
  • Drill chuck: 5/8-inch

Specs 25

Brand Shop Fox
Power Source Corded Electric
Maximum Rotational Speed 3050 rpm
Voltage 110 volts
Amperage 17 A
Maximum Chuck Size 6.35 millimeters
Additional Features 12 Speeds 250-3,050 RPM, Dust port size 2-1/4", Table swing 360 degrees, Table tilt 45 degrees left & right, Table Round 12-3/8" dia.
Number of Speeds 12

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Everything was either easily corrected, or as stated in the specifications
Style: Benchtop
I read the reviews and spent a lot of time looking at other comparable drill press models (JET JWDP-12, Grizzly G7943, WEN 4214, GI 75-030, etc), This shop fox drill press in my mind, is reasonably priced, has a simple clean setup, and is a heavy duty machine. I am giving it five stars for its powerful motor and straightforward mechanical adjustments. I have used this machine heavily for many woodworking projects (plantation shutters, framing projects, etc.) as well as light duty metal work, and still stand by my the five star rating. I have rechecked the run-out on the spindle without the chuck attached and with the chuck attached, it is still within manufactures specifications. However, I do agree with other reviewers (one star reviews), damage to the drill press seems to occur somewhat regularly in the shipping process. The machine, when assembled weighs approximately 130lbs. The drill press has three pieces of plastic, the switch, the switch box cover(where the wiring is at), and the chuck safety guard. The rest of the machine comes comprised of large cast iron or steel items, with the lightest piece probably being 20 lbs. The machine comes with the motor/head-stock disassembled from the base and column. All three of these items are heavy, large and may have an awkward shape, with this definitely being true for the head stock piece. These three pieces and the rest of the drill press would be okay, if there was very little movement or abuse in the shipping process. However, I am not sure if this is possible, considering UPS/Fedex workers (drivers and warehouse packers) are trying to probably get there job done as quickly as possible to get back home to their families. The items in the box will eventually bang around against each other and breakdown the shipping material depending on the shipping process for the day. Once these pieces start hitting each other, your are absolutely guaranteed to have some type of damage, either cosmetic or affecting drill press operation. Thankfully for me, the customer service (Micheal) at ShopFox was outstanding, even though I bought online through a seller (Factory Authorized Outlet) on Amazon, they were willing to stand by the product and send me out replacement pieces for the damage items (luckily the damaged items did not require returning the whole drill press). I could see why some wrote a negative review, receiving a damaged product does not put a smile on your face. I tried to write this review in terms of my experience with operation of the drill press, this is why I gave it five stars. Once up and running, I checked the drill press for run-out, the angle of the table in relation to the drill bit, and depth of travel. Everything was either easily corrected, or as stated in the specifications. I did not have problems with excessive run-out (I read a review where it seemed this problem was present). Saying all that, I am a firm believer in using the right tool for the job. You have got to have understanding and knowledge in both to get a tool which suites your needs. This machine does not have a laser scribe/sight, digital RPM read-out, electronically controlled variable speed. I find this perfectly acceptable and do not consider them affecting drill press operation. I am impressed with the power of the motor and simplistic setup. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017 by J. Gingerich
Nice drill press
Style: Benchtop
This a lot of tool for the money. It is solid, powerful and heavy, and despite some lackluster finish details, it performs very well for my needs. It was easy to assemble and everything fit. The owner's manual matches the tool and the assembly instructions were clear enough. The only missing piece was the cap screw for the chuck, but a quick trip to the hardware store and 50 cents later, I was back in business. The outside box was in bad shape when delivered. The corners were all crushed or torn. But the inside box was intact and, though some parts had shifted around, there was no damage. The styrofoam packing is pretty lightweight and probably not sufficient for stuff as heavy as this, but somehow all was unscathed. As mentioned before, the finish details (especially the paint job) could be better. The table and base are flat and nicely ground, and the table was set perfectly perpendicular to the chuck right out of the box. The unit runs smoothly and it is pretty quiet compared to my old drill press. Runout seems minimal. I didn't measure it, but I drilled several holes with an 8" long 1/2 inch bit, and the holes were round. The oscillating function is awesome and runs smoothly. I anticipate using it a lot. I shopped for a long time for a drill press, and even though some of the reviews on this unit were scary, I decided to take a chance due to the features I was looking for and the price. I am really happy with my choice. I think it is a very good value and I expect to use this tool for many years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016 by packrat811
Loving it so far
Style: Benchtop
So far this machine has been great. There is a huge lack of high end hobbyist tools and this was as close as I could get to my budget without my wife getting mad. Aesthetically it's not the prettiest machine. It does have some rough edges and cheap materials but it looks like the parts that matter are solid. For the price this is the most powerful and feature rich machine I could find. Shipped no problem. The box was banged up but there was thick Styrofoam all the way around it. I agree the instructions were terrible. Most of the images were wrong or so washed out I couldn't tell what they were showing. More than half the steps were already done for me at the factory so I guess that is a plus? You definitely need two people for at least mounting the motor on top of the shaft. The holes on the base that the shaft screws into were not threaded very well on my unit. I actually broke a bolt off trying to tighten it down the last little bit. I won't be taking it off the base so it doesn't matter but still. Drills accurately enough for anything I would want to do. The people that complain about it are probably not using a center bit or using low quality twist bits. In the future I might replace the chuck. Not necessary right now however. My biggest gripe is the table. I feel like I have to use an unnecessary amount of force to tighten it down and raising and lowering it is clunky. I'm worried I might eventually break the knobs. I have not tried the tilt feature yet because I'm afraid I couldn't get it back to 0°. The table is actually why I didn't give this 5 stars. I have used the oscillating sander and its awesome. Way better than I expected. I assumed it was just some half-arse feature tacked on but was really surprised. Worked great and they give you all the drums you need to get started. Changing the belt speed is easy. Once you figure out which belts you need to move where they slip on easily if you loosen the spring pushing the motor back. I set it to 2000 RPM and probably wont be moving it from that much. I'll update if I encounter any issues or change my mind. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014 by N. Miller
Lots of Drill for the buck!
Style: Benchtop
I looked at over a hundred New and used Drill Press's on line and in person. Finding the right one for my budget at the time was difficult, Under $300.00 to my door. I had just bought a older 1940's Craftsman that seem alright in the noisy driveway that I heard it run in. When I got it home I could hear that some bearings were worn & saw the wobble when I drilled into some steel. Goodbye $200.00 for a machine that needs some work that I don't know how or have the time to fix. I have a full time Knife making and Sharpening biz. Especially with all the holes I drill to light up my knife handles. This Shop fox machine real works well with 5/32" Carbide bits to drill in 1/8" & 1/4" thick non-heat treated S30V and 440C Stainless Steels, Both of witch get gummy and soft when hot. I am happy with the adjustments/Layout so far, The machine took about half an hour to setup. Straight forward easy directions were provided. Some reported trouble changing speeds?, I had none. I haven't used the oscillating sander feature, And I think it would put a lot of stress on the Quill. I have other machines that were made for contour sanding. The motor has plenty of power and for the price of this machine, I would recommend it to any and all people in the one step above entry level drill Press Market. A work light is about the only thing I would add. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2010 by Rhino Knives
Good, but not great
Style: Benchtop
Pros: 1) Great power for a press that fits on a workbench. 2) Feels heavy duty. 3) Very well packaged (They must have listened to other reviews because this thing was very well packed - double boxed with cushioning between each layer) 4) Great depth (3.25 inches) for deep holes, especially for a bench unit Cons: 1) Changing belt speeds is a pain. There is no lever to move the motor back and forth (which removes/puts tension on the belts). You have to push/pull the motor manually. Plus, there is only a spring loaded stop on the front (no stop on the back) so it's difficult to know if I have the motor in the right spot or not. I had to guess by seeing if the belts had a good amount of tension. This is the main reason I did not rate the machine higher. 2) The dust collector doesn't fit my shop vac, which suprised me (it's a standard shop vac). I'm sure I could pick up an attachement for a couple bucks though. 3) The crank for the table height would be ok (sometimes it clicks and misses a notch)... but then when you tighten the table to lock the height in place, it would raise the table another .25 of an inch or so. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of... but it didn't inspire confidence in quality either. 4) The hole in the table top for the sanding feature removes a place to put a bolt into the table top. So it limited how I had the table positioned when trying to securly bolt down a X&Y Vice. The table spins, so really the only problem was this is that I had to remove the plastic sawdust collector because it was hitting the back post. Not the end of the world. 5) No work light. 6) When the height table is tightened, it made the track vibrate against the back post. Fixed it with some electrical tape. 7) When they placed the measurement sticker onto the depth guage, they did it poorly... causing it to have a bubble/fold in it. I used a ruler the first few times to make sure I was going the correct depth. Overall: Decent machine for the price. I personally doubt I will use the sanding feature (although I thought I might when I bought it). Part of me wanted to rate it higher because it really did everything I asked of it as a drill press... but there were enough little things adding up that left me wondering if there wasn't a better machine out there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2013 by Stephen M
Great value. Terrible packing.
Style: Benchtop
I was very nervous to purchase this drill press, but it got great reviews elsewhere and had the capacity and features I need to complete the woodwoorking projects on my plate. PACKING/SHIPPING: Amazon did the best job they could in getting this to me undamaged. The manufacturer did not. The box the press was packed in had minimal cardboard and styrofoam - some of which was plainly broken. The table support. a heavy cast iron piece, had broken its styrofoam surrounds and was floating about. Thankfully it didn't damage itself or anything around it. The headstock has about a half inch of styrofoam in between it and the outside of the box - and this is where a delicate plastic housing is. Thankfully, it wasn't broken, and Amazon did their best in double boxing the junk box the thing was shipped in. INSTRUCTIONS: Others have complained that the instructions were out of date or hard to understand. Mine were neither - the press went together in about 30 minutes, including the time it took to wipe off the manufacturing and shipping grease. (Pro tip: wipe that junk off with naptha. Came out clean as a whistle.) There are photos to guide you through assembly and it even includes some tools to put it together. Points off: There are no instructions for installing the motor lock screw! There's also instructions on assembling the table lift crank - but it's already assembled. (2nd pro tip: don't overtighten ANYTHING. There is weak metal here and there and you don't want to strip a screw hole.) SUPPORT: I didn't need any, but kudos to a company that puts their email address and phone number on the front of the manual. Others have reported great customer service. BUILD: Mostly good. The base and table are cast iron, ground flat, and are pretty decent. The table support and headstock housing are also cast iron. The paintjob is mostly okay. I didn't buy it for its looks. The chuck is heavy duty 33JT tapered mount and gets the job done - for my use, it's perfect - but know that you have options to replace it if need be. You can spend the entire cost of the drill press on a keyless Jacobs, but it's not really necessary unless you're drilling metal to tolerances of .00001". The table adjustment mechanism works great for me. The crank lift is still breaking in, I think - it's still quite rough to move up and down, despite the grease I applied. I'm not sure it'll ever be perfectly smooth, and it's not a precision table height mechanism. OPERATIONS: Out of the box the press was very noisy. After determining that I had not installed the motor lock screw, I adjusted the motor mount bolts, and changed the motor speed by moving the belts. The press was instantly quieter with the belts properly adjusted for tension. I tried out the oscillator; it works as advertised and I see myself doing some drum sanding in the future. A few test holes in some scrap turned out great - this is a powerful drill with a heavy duty motor. I suppose a 1" Forstner bit in some oak might slow the drill down a little, but for general work, the drill didn't hesitate at all going through 3/4" of poplar. Quill operations leaves something to be desired; the handles are short and the quill just isn't as smooth as it could be. The quill return spring on mine was not an issue and returned it to the zero point every time. (Pro tip #3: after using the oscillator, manually rotate the pulley to return the quill to the zero point, so your depth stop works properly again.) Speaking of the depth stop....the sticker on mine is wrinkled a little, leading to an inaccurate depth. The stop mechanism is okay. OVERALL, I'm pretty happy with the build, capacity, the assembly and operations of the drill and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat given the chance. The shipping is terrible, but if you manage to get one undamaged....it's a great value for what it does. This press is quality enough to last for years and be handed down to my son when he's ready to start messing with wood projects. For now, I'm going to drill some holes in a solidbody guitar build I'm working on and enjoy the money I saved buying the Shop Fox. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015 by Whitney
Great little drill press!
Style: Benchtop
Arrived in time for Christmas: double boxed and undamaged. Good build quality, very good layout. Decent included tool kit. On my unit, the spindle had less than 0.001" runout without the chuck, and less than 0.005" with the chuck installed and a short rod in the chuck. Table perpendicularity was perfect in both X and Y. I miss not having a lamp, but I can add one later. Speed range is good: 12 speeds cover (250-3050 RPM) just about everything. There is an error in the manual on speed adjustments which needs to be corrected and the manual is a little out-of-date. Careful reading, interpretation and assembly is required for best results: Having some heavy grease handy for lubricating the spindle ram, elevation drive screw and the worm gear for the drive screw is a good idea. A few machined internal parts had some burrs, but nothing which impeded operation. The spindle return spring had to be adjusted a bit to get the oscillation upstroke working correctly. This can be a frustrating exercise: the manual for this drill press doesn't cover it fully (Hint: the littler and bigger drill press manuals from Shop Fox do). Temporarily removing the depth stop and the switch assembly when adjusting the spindle return spring gives you some room to work on the spring boss. The boss is hard to get hold of otherwise. Warning: the clock spring is quite stout and has a sharp hook which can cut you, so heed the manual's recommendation about using heavy gloves. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014 by Matthew Helton
Pleasantly Surprised Except for One Little Thing (being sarcastic)...
Style: Benchtop
The drill press arrived with an inner box and an outer box. Both were intact and undamaged. However, the thin styrofoam packing (~1/2") was a bit chewed up. The product itself showed no visible damage at all. Assembly was straightforward and took about 1-1/2 hours. I checked the belt and found it to be a bit to tight, but was simple to adjust. After cleaning and installing the chuck, I checked that the depth gauge was correctly set. Except for excessive oil on virtually every surface, things were looking very good. I placed a 1 foot long, 1/4" diameter rod in the chuck to check warble, plugged in and turned the press on. That's when my very pleased face turned to ... well ... let's say it didn't go well. The good news is that the rod showed absolutely no warble. But the electric motor made the most horrific sound I have ever heard coming from an electric motor. It's as if there where no bearings - metal on metal SCREECHING!!!! It was loud enough to actually hurt my dogs ears and was uncomfortable to me as soon as it was switch on ... IT WAS LOUD! A very close inspection of the motor reveled absolutely no exterior damage. Whatever is wrong, is internal. Back it goes. I will update this review once I receive a replacement. Oh, one more thing, all parts were present EXCEPT the chuck guard. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016 by cactus flower
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