Craftsman has launched several new benchtop power tools at Lowe’s this month – a 6″ grinder, 10″ tabletop drill press, and 9″ band saw.
The new workshop tools are not yet available, but should be launching soon.
All of these new Craftsman tools appear to be relabeled versions of existing Porter Cable models. The same has been true for other benchtop power tools that Craftsman has released over the past few years.
Craftsman 6″ Bench Grinder with LED Lights
The new Craftsman 6″ bench grinder (CMXEGAR500) features built-in LED lights over the wheels.
Features & Key Specs
- 6″ wheels, 1/2″ arbor size
- 2.1A induction motor
- 3,450 RPM
- Comes with 36 and 60 grit wheels
- 12.75″ long x 13.25″ tall x 9″ deep
- Weighs 14.77 pounds
Price: $59.96
Craftsman 10″ Benchtop Drill Press
Craftsman says that their new drill press (CMXEDAR300) is “compact for the home workshop but constructed for heavy duty projects.”
Features & Key Specs
- 3.2 amp 1/2 horsepower motor
- 10″ size – can drill into center of 10″ diameter workpiece
- 5 operating speeds, 610-2800 RPM
- 1/2″ drill chuck
- Quill has 2″ travel
- Cast iron table
- Table tilts up to 45° left or right
- LED worklight
Price: $179.17
Craftsman 9″ Band Saw
From the product description, the Craftsman 9″ band saw (CMXEBAR600) is designed for compact woodworking applications.
Note: The Craftsman band saw does not appear to come with a fence.
Features & Key Specs
- 2.5A motor
- 2500 RPM
- Blade size: 59-1/2″
- Compatible blade widths: 1/8″ – 3/8″
- Die-cast aluminum table (12-5/16″ x 11-7/8″)
- 3-1/2″ max depth of cut
- Table tilts up to 45°
- 2-1/2″ dust port
- Miter gauge is included
- Weighs 43 pounds
Price: $188.98
