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12" Drill Press with Exactline™ Laser System
12" Drill Press with Exactline™ Laser System

Ryobi brand of power tools are recognized globally and are the first choice for millions of homeowners, woodworkers, hobbyists, craftspeople, and value-conscious contractors. All Ryobi tools are sold exclusively through The Home Depot.

The 12” Drill press with Exactline Laser System from Ryobi is considered to be one of the best.

With 12 speeds and an ample 3-1/8-in. stroke, this Ryobi 12-in. drill press has the specifications to take on a wide range of work. Speed changing, though,

can be a chore as the transmission uses two belts and a third stepped idler pulley. The design makes it easy to slacken the belts, but some speed changes require belt removal.
Unlike any other machine in its group, the Ryobi has a round table that can pivot in its support arm--a useful feature, perhaps, for boring holes in a circular pattern. The Ryobi is a noisier tool than most--perhaps a result of the twin belts, although the runout measurements on a test spindle in the chuck were very good.