Benchtop drill press
Both are benchtop drill presses on a 120V cord. The Grizzly lists a 15 in swing with an LED light and laser guide; the Amazon pick is a 12 in size at a lower entry cost.
Machine fit · Grizzly T34608
Will the Grizzly T34608 fit your garage?
The Grizzly T34608 measures 19.5 x 12 in (1.6 x 1.0 ft) and weighs 127 lb, runs on 120V at 5.3 A. It fits with operator room in 6 of our 6 garage sizes, the smallest being the 12x20 one-car, and it fits with a sedan parked inside from the 12x20 one-car up.
19.5 x 12 infootprint
127 lbship weight
120V5.3 A
0.75 HPmotor
From the grizzly.com listing: 15-1/4 in swing, 12 speeds, 10-9/16 in square table, footprint 19-1/2 x 12, 42 in tall.
Fit in each garage size
| Garage | Alone, operator room | Car parked, working | Car parked, stored | Share of floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-car, 12 x 20 | yes | yes | yes | 1% |
| One-car, 12 x 22 | yes | yes | yes | 1% |
| Two-car, 20 x 20 | yes | yes | yes | 0% |
| Two-car, 22 x 22 | yes | yes | yes | 0% |
| Two-car, 24 x 24 | yes | yes | yes | 0% |
| Three-car, 32 x 24 | yes | yes | yes | 0% |
"Operator room" keeps 24 in clear around the machine, and "stored" drops that zone, for a machine you roll out only when the car is gone. Both leave a 24 in apron in front of the overhead door and a 30 in walk-around beside any parked sedan.
Electrical and moving it
- Circuit: 5.3 A at 120V on the listing: a 15 A breaker and 14 AWG copper covers the 125 percent rule. On NEC Table 430.248 amps the same 0.75 HP motor comes to 20 A and 12 AWG on a 30 ft run. Have a licensed electrician confirm.
- Moving it: at 127 lb (shipping weight) a mobile base rated 170 lb or more is the minimum, for example the WEN Mobile Base.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Grizzly T34608 fit in a one-car garage?
Yes, in a 12 x 20 ft one-car garage with no vehicle it fits with its operator zone clear and uses 1 percent of the floor. It also fits with a sedan parked inside.
What circuit does the Grizzly T34608 need?
It draws 5.3 A at 120V (listing), so a 15 A breaker with 14 AWG copper covers the 125 percent rule. On NEC table amps for 0.75 HP the circuit comes out to a 20 A breaker and 12 AWG copper over a 30 ft run. A licensed electrician confirms the circuit before you wire.
This page is researched guidance, not professional electrical, engineering or safety advice. Circuits, loads and clearances depend on your house, your service and your town: have a licensed electrician confirm any wiring, and check local code and each manufacturer's manual before you act.
