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What is the chuck size on the Grizzly G7948 Drill Press?
The G7948 comes with a JT3 key chuck that holds drill bits from 3/64" to 5/8".
What is the smallest drill bit the chuck will hold?
The smallest drill bit the chuck can hold is 1/16".
What is the drilling capacity of the G7948 Drill Press?
The maximum drilling capacity is 1-1/4" in mild steel.
What does swing mean on a drill press?
Swing is the distance between the column and the centerline of the chuck, multiplied by 2.
What is the swing of the Grizzly G7948?
The G7948 has a 20" swing, with a maximum distance of 10" from spindle to column.
How much spindle travel does it have?
The spindle travel is 4-3/4", allowing deeper drilling than many smaller drill presses.
How many speeds does the G7948 Drill Press have?
It offers 12 spindle speeds, ranging from 180 to 3240 RPM.
How does the chuck attach to the spindle?
The chuck attaches with a spindle arbor. One end of the arbor has a Jacobs taper for the drill chuck, and the other end has a Morse taper (MT#4) for the spindle. Both are secured by friction fits and must be completely free of grease and dirt.
Does the Grizzly G7948 have a depth stop?
Yes, the quill is equipped with a hub-style depth stop for repeatable drilling depth.
How far does the table tilt?
The scale reads up to 45°, but the table can tilt a full 90° left and right.
How far does the table swivel?
The precision-ground cast iron table can swivel 78° around its center and 360° around the column, providing flexible work positioning.
What are the table dimensions and features?
The table measures 18-3/4" x 16-3/4", with three 5/8" T-slots on 4-1/4" centers. It is operated by a crank handle for vertical travel of 22".
Will a clamping kit fit the G7948 table?
Yes, the G1075 4/8" clamping kit will fit this table.
What is the column diameter on the G7948 Drill Press?
The column measures 3-5/8" (3.642") in diameter, providing rigidity and stability.
Does the G7948 Drill Press have a work light?
Yes, it has a built-in work light that uses a standard 120V bulb (up to 60W maximum).
What type of motor does it have?
The G7948 features a 1.5 HP, 1725 RPM, single-phase, TEFC capacitor-start induction motor with shielded and permanently lubricated bearings.
What are the power requirements?
120V, 60 Hz: 15.8A full-load, requires a 20A circuit (prewired for 120V with a 5-20 plug).
240V, 60 Hz: 7.9A full-load, requires a 15A circuit (recommended 6-15 plug).
It comes with a 6 ft., 14 AWG power cord.
Is a mortising attachment available for the G7948?
No. The column collar is too large for standard mortising attachments, and this drill press is not designed for mortising applications.
What is the construction quality of the G7948?
The head, spindle housing, base, and table are cast iron, while the column is steel. The table surface is precision-ground for accuracy.
Where is the Grizzly G7948 Drill Press made?
The G7948 is manufactured in China at an ISO 9001-certified factory and is certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).