DeWalt announced another addition to their FlexVolt lineup designed to tackle one of the many job site needs. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about the New DeWalt Drill Press.
Tool Highlights-
New DeWalt Drill Press
Features Listed From DeWalt-
Model Number – DCD1623GX2
- HIGH DRILLING CAPACITY: Drill up to a 2 in. hole through 2 in. of structural steel
- ADJUST SPEED BASED ON THE DEMANDS OF THE JOB with 5 variable speeds for each of the 2 mechanical gears for a total of 10-speed settings
- PERMANENT MAGNET that requires no electrical charge to attach to steel
- QUICK CHANGE CHUCK SYSTEM allows for tool-free change between 3/4″ Weldon Shank Bits and 1/2″ keyed chuck
- GREATER RANGE OF ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY with the motor height adjustment
- FORWARD/REVERSE CONTROL to allow for a greater range of applications like tapping
- HELP TO ILLUMINATE DRILLING AREA with on-board LED
- Up to 50% faster vs. competitor***
- LONG RUNTIME: drill up to 40 holes per charge****
- Up to 32% more powerful when using a DCB609G battery**
- E-CLUTCH is designed to turn off when it detects rotation, part of the PERFORM & PROTECT™ family
- TRACK AND LOCATE WITH TOOL CONNECT™ APP: Installing a DEWALT® Tool Connect™
My Thoughts
New DeWalt Drill Press
While corded tools are still fairly common to see on a job site, especially where steel beams are used in construction, which is used in most commercial buildings today. While a Drill Press like this may not initially appeal to the mainstream tool user, I have to say that even from a woodworking/ woodshop standpoint, a drill press like this would come in very handy.
Especially when incorporating metal into builds, or drilling for precision in wood, often the limits of a standard drill press are ever-present. Rather than trying to take a piece to a stationary press, a user could bring the press to the piece, something I think could serve a wide range of users and applications.
Where You Can Find It
New DeWalt Drill Press
DeWalt has this packaged with two of their 9.0 Ah FlexVolt Batteries and accessories for $2499.00 from Acme Tools- Available for Pre-Order with shipping estimated for October 31st.
From The Manufacturer
New Dewalt Drill Press
Full Press Release- Posted September 7th, 2022
Tackle challenging metal drilling jobs using the new 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 2-In. Magnetic Drill Press featuring FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE™ technology (DCD1623). The drill is up to 32% more powerful** with cutting speeds up to 50% faster vs. the competition∆. Delivering 40 holes per charge†, the drill has a capacity of up to 2-In. holes through 2-In. of structural steel. The drill also features the DEWALT E-Clutch® System which detects the motion of the tool and shuts it down in a bind-up situation.
The DEWALT 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 2 in. Magnetic Drill Press with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE™ is available now as a bare unit (tool only) or kitted where DEWALT products are sold.
*Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
**Up to 32% more powerful – using DCB609G battery vs. DCB205 batteries (sold separately).
∆Up to 50% faster vs. competitor – on 1/2 inch ASTM A36 steel 13/16 inch hole size using 9Ah battery (sold separately)
†Up to 40 holes per charge – on 1/2 inch ASTM A36 steel 13/16 inch hole size using DCB609G battery (sold separately)
Milwaukee has had a cordless version out for a while now. At least 5?years