The default choice for a home shop R8 mill with room for real parts, best bought direct.
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For a shop with 220 V that wants a heavy, plain 8x29 mill-drill with a deep quill and does not need variable speed.
- 8.2 x 28.8 inTable
- 1,492 W (2 hp)Motor
- 140 to 2,436 rpmSpeeds
- 750 lbWeight
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- 2 hp motor and a 4-11/16 in quill, big for the price
- 750 lb of machine with a 1 in steel drilling capacity
- Fine downfeed graduated in 0.001 in
- Twelve fixed belt speeds and no readout
- Prewired for 220 V; 110 V needs a conversion kit
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | G0705 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 8.2 x 28.8 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 19.7 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 7.5 in |
| Quill travel | 4.7 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | 2 hp, 110/220 V, single phase |
| Spindle speeds | 140 to 2,436 rpm |
| Variable speed | No |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Features | |
| Power feed | No |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 750 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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