In the world of industrial drill presses， newcomer G0779 is a heavy hitter with a 2 HP， 220-Volt， 8.6 Amp motor， a massive 2-15/16 in. quill， a 4-1/2 in. column diameter， and a 1-1/2 in. drilling capacity in cast iron or 1-1/4 in. steel. The geared head is equipped with a forward/reverse switch， 6 spindle speeds from 90 RPM to 1970 RPM， convenient quick-change gearbox controls for spindle speed， and an R-8 spindle taper. With a swing of 23-3/8 in. and a spindle travel of 5 in. this machine can handle whatever comes its way. The head tilts 90° left and right， and has a vertical travel of 10-1/2 in.， while the 19-5/8 in. x 18 in. table tilts 60° left and right with a vertical travel of 24-3/8 in. Both head and table are mounted on independent rack and pinions for ultimate positioning versatility. 2-9/16 in. T-slots are located on both table and base for added usability. The table swivels 360° around its center， and both table and head swivel 360° around the column.
R-8 spindle
60° left， 60° right table tilt
Drawbar thread size: 7/16 in. to 20 in. L: 17-3/4 in.
23-3/8 in. swing
90° left， 90° right head tilt
6 speeds
5 in. spindle stroke
Crank handle operated rack-and-pinion vertical table and head casting movement
Table equipped with lock levers
2 HP motor
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