Best Benchtop Mill-Drills Ranked

A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.

For a home machinist who wants a 7x27 R8 mill with a brushless motor and a long warranty from a US reseller that supports it.

For a hobbyist who wants a large-table brushless mill-drill at a low price and will confirm the spindle taper with the seller.

For a hobbyist who wants the power feed and readout bundled on a mid-size R8 mill.

For a hobbyist who wants a power feed and readout on a 7x27 R8 mill and does not need to know the motor rating.

For a shop that mills mostly aluminum and small steel parts and values fast spindle speeds, a worm-gear head tilt and a long warranty.

For a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.

For a hobbyist on a tight budget who mostly drills and light-mills and is fine with an MT3 spindle.

The default choice for a home shop R8 mill with room for real parts, best bought direct.

For a machinist who wants a heavy, simple 7x27 R8 mill and would rather change belts and gears than pay for variable speed.

For a shop with 220 V that wants a heavy, plain 8x29 mill-drill with a deep quill and does not need variable speed.

For a hobbyist who wants a compact bench mill with a brushless 1 hp motor and a readout installed.

For a home shop that wants the familiar G0704 design with a readout already fitted, bought direct from Grizzly.