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Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press
$829
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Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is cheaper at $199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
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Which is better: the Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press or Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press is the cheaper at $199.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press | Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $829 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Delta | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 18 | 8 |
| Type | floor | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.75 | — |
| Spindle speeds | 16 | 5 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 170–3000 | 610–3070 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | Yes | No |
| Table tilt (°) | 90° left/right, 48° forward | 45° left/right |
| Motor amps | 8 | 4.1 |
Sources — Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press: deltamachinery.com (verified 2026-06-20). Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press and Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing (in): Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 18 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 8
- Type: Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press floor vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press benchtop
- Spindle speeds: Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 16 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 5
- Speed range (rpm): Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 170–3000 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 610–3070
- Laser guide: Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press true vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press false
- Table tilt (°): Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 90° left/right, 48° forward vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 45° left/right
- Motor amps: Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press 8 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 4.1