# Best Drill Presses for the Garage Workshop Source: https://garagesetuphub.com/best/best-drill-presses Publisher: Garage Setup Hub. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://garagesetuphub.com/how-we-research#our-score A drill press gives you square, repeatable holes that a handheld drill cannot match, and it holds the work at the exact depth you set. The choice comes down to swing (the distance from the bit to the column, so an 8 inch swing drills 4 inches from the edge), motor power, speed range and whether the press sits on a bench or on the floor. Small 8 inch benchtop models cost the least and handle wood and thin metal. 10 and 12 inch models add power and variable speed. Floor-standing presses give deeper travel and slower speeds for big bits in steel. This guide compares seven presses by the listing specs so you can match swing, travel and footprint to your garage bench. ## Picks ### 1. WEN 12-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed Motor with Cast Iron Construction, Laser and LED Work Light (DP1263V) Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) WEN 12-inch benchtop press with a 6.2A motor, 580 to 3100 RPM variable speed, a 3-1/8 inch spindle travel and a 5/8 inch chuck. The most capable benchtop model here. Pros: - 12 inch swing and 3-1/8 inch travel handle larger and thicker stock - 5/8 inch chuck takes bigger bits than the 1/2 inch chucks on the smaller presses - Includes laser, overhead light, depth stop and a table roller extension Cons: - About 85 pounds and 36.6 inches tall, so it needs a dedicated, strong bench - Costs more than twice as much as the entry-level 8 inch presses Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B0DQ9F3DX8 ### 2. WEN 4227T 13-Amp 12-Speed Floor Standing Drill Press Our score: 8.1/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 6/10) WEN 4227T floor-standing press with a 13A motor, 12 speeds from 150 to 3150 RPM and 4-3/4 inch spindle travel. Built for deep holes and heavy use. Pros: - Low 150 RPM end of the range suits large bits and metal - 4-3/4 inch spindle travel drills through 4x4 stock more easily - 14 by 14 inch cast iron table pivots 45 degrees each way Cons: - About 214 pounds and 63 inches tall, so it needs real floor space and help to move - Highest price in the guide, more machine than most hobby garages need Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B08ZVNHWK8 ### 3. WEN 10-Inch Benchtop Drill Press, 6.2-Amp Variable Speed Motor with Cast Iron Construction, and Laser (DP1062V) Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) WEN 10-inch benchtop press with a 6.2A motor, mechanical variable speed from 530 to 3100 RPM and a digital speed readout. Speed changes happen without moving a belt. Pros: - Variable speed from 530 to 3100 RPM is set with a lever, no belt changes - Digital RPM readout shows the actual spindle speed - Laser, depth stop and a 45 degree beveling table, plus a two-year warranty Cons: - At 57 pounds it needs a sturdy bench and is awkward to move - 10 inch swing still limits how far from the edge you can drill Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B0DQ9BTQVR ### 4. Klutch 13in. Floor Drill Press, 3/4 HP, 120V, 16-Speed | Adjustable worktable, accurate wood/metal drilling, 5/8in. chuck capacity, shop-ready operation, durable construction Our score: 7.6/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) Klutch 13-inch floor-standing press with a 3/4 HP motor, 16 speeds and a 5/8 inch chuck. Stands on its own, so it needs no bench and frees up bench space. Pros: - Floor-standing frame frees bench space and gives more room under the chuck - 16 speeds and 1 inch maximum drilling capacity suit larger bits and metal - 3 1/4 inch stroke and a 45 degree tilting table add range Cons: - Needs a permanent floor spot in the garage and is heavy to relocate - Changing speeds means moving the belt across a stepped pulley set Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B01EGB6Q3S ### 5. SKIL 6.2 Amp 10 In. 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press with Laser Alignment & Work Light - DP9505-00 Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) SKIL 10-inch benchtop press with a 6.2A induction motor, 5 speeds from 610 to 2800 RPM, laser alignment and an adjustable depth stop. A step up in power from the 8 inch models. Pros: - 6.2A induction motor has more reserve for metal and hardwood than the 2.3A presses - Laser alignment shows where the bit will land on the workpiece - Adjustable depth stop and table height make repeat holes easier Cons: - Speeds are changed on a belt, not with a variable dial - Listing gives little detail on table size or tilt range, so check before buying Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B0BFQYZPQK ### 6. WEN 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Cast Iron Benchtop Drill Press (4206T) Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) WEN 8-inch benchtop press with a 2.3A induction motor and 5 speeds from 750 to 3200 RPM. A low-cost way to get square, repeatable holes in wood and light metal. Pros: - 5 belt-change speeds from 750 to 3200 RPM cover wood bits and slower metal drilling - Cast iron construction with a 6.5 by 6.5 inch table that bevels 45 degrees each way - Compact 23 inch height and 7 by 11 inch base fit a small garage bench Cons: - 8 inch swing and 2 inch spindle travel limit the size and depth of work - Speed changes mean moving the belt by hand, which is slower than a dial Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B08ZVWRZR9 ### 7. VEVOR 8-Inch Benchtop Drill Press 2.5 Amp Tabletop Bench Drilling Machine | for Wood Metal, 750 / 1140 / 1740 / 2340 / 3200 RPM Adjustable Speed, 0-45° Tilting Worktable, with LED Work Light Our score: 7.0/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10) VEVOR 8-inch benchtop press with a 2.5A induction motor, 750 to 3200 RPM in 5 steps, a 0 to 45 degree tilting table and an LED work light. The lowest price in this guide. Pros: - Built-in LED work light helps in a dim garage corner - Depth stop and 2 inch spindle travel let you set repeatable hole depths - Lowest listed price here for a 5-speed, 1/2 inch chuck press Cons: - 8 inch swing is the smallest size in this guide, so it suits small parts only - Lesser-known brand with limited detail in the listing about the table and base material Details: https://garagesetuphub.com/product/B0DGG2MD57 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.