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Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press: price & specs
Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press is listed at $775 on grizzly.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 11 drill presses (median $309.6); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 57/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 8 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest drill presses: WEN 4208T 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press — $117.27
Is the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press a good buy?
At $775, the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press is #8 cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6. On the spec sheet, its chuck size of 0.625 in is the highest of the 11, its motor amps of 9 is the highest of the 9, and its swing of 13.25 in is above the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $775 Typical dealer price (Factory Authorized Outlet / PMC ~$775); Home Depot listed ~$640, Northern Tool ~$860 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shop Fox |
| Released | — |
| Swing (in) | 13.25 |
| Type | benchtop |
| Motor hp | 0.75 |
| Spindle speeds | 12 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 250–3050 |
| Chuck size (in) | 0.625 |
| Laser guide | No |
| Table tilt (°) | round table, 360° rotation |
| Motor amps | 9 |
Source: grizzly.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by northerntool.com. Specs verified via Grizzly (manufacturer) and Northern Tool: 3/4 HP, 9A, 110V, 12 speeds 250–3050 RPM, 13-1/4-inch swing, 12-3/8-inch ROUND table with 360° swing and 5 T-slots, 3/4-inch oscillating stroke, no laser. Corrected table_tilt_deg from the draft's '90° left/right' — this model uses a round table that rotates 360°, not a rectangular table that bevels left/right. Price ~$775 is a common dealer figure but varies widely ($640 HD to ~$860 Northern Tool).
Is the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press worth it vs cheaper drill presses?
Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press against its closest cheaper and pricier drill presses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Swing (in) | Type | Motor hp | Spindle speeds | Speed range (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press this | $775 | 13.25 | benchtop | 0.75 | 12 | 250–3050 |
| WEN 4225T 15-Inch Variable Speed Floor-Standing Drill Press | $539.96 | 15 | floor | — | — | 280–3300 |
| Delta 18-900L 18-Inch Laser Floor Drill Press | $829 | 18 | floor | 0.75 | 16 | 170–3000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press cost?
The Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press has a US price of $775 (Typical dealer price (Factory Authorized Outlet / PMC ~$775); Home Depot listed ~$640, Northern Tool ~$860), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press compare on price?
At $775, the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press is #8 cheapest of the 11 drill presses we track, where the median is $309.6.
What are the Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press's key specs?
Shop Fox W1668 13-1/4-Inch Oscillating Benchtop Drill Press (Shop Fox): swing in 13.25, type benchtop, motor hp 0.75, spindle speeds 12, speed range rpm 250–3050. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $775 at grizzly.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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