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Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press
$775
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Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop 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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Which is better: the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop 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 | Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press | Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $775 | $199.99 |
| Brand | Shop Fox | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing (in) | 13.25 | 8 |
| Type | benchtop | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.75 | — |
| Spindle speeds | 12 | 5 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 250–3050 | 610–3070 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | No | No |
| Table tilt (°) | round table, 360° rotation | 45° left/right |
| Motor amps | 9 | 4.1 |
Sources — Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press: grizzly.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 Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press and Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing (in): Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press 13.25 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 8
- Spindle speeds: Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press 12 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 5
- Speed range (rpm): Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press 250–3050 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 610–3070
- Table tilt (°): Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press round table, 360° rotation vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 45° left/right
- Motor amps: Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press 9 vs Craftsman CMXEDAX69434601 8-Inch Swing 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press 4.1