Description

Key Features

Wide Speed Range

The 60 to 3600 RPM range lets this drill press slow down for controlled metalwork and speed up for cleaner drilling in wood and plastics. One machine covers light precision work and heavier shop tasks without constant compromise.

Smart Touch Control

The large touchscreen gives you real-time RPM, load, and quill depth at a glance. That means faster setup, easier repeat work, and less guessing when accuracy matters.

Built for Repeatability

Electronic depth setting, auto-start, and auto reverse for tapping help the Laguna DP20 20 Inch Drill Press handle repetitive drilling with less manual fiddling. It is set up for shops that want consistent results, not just raw drilling power.

Overview

The Laguna DP20 20 Inch Drill Press is a floor-model drill press built for serious shop work in wood, metal, plastics, and other materials. This is a drill press designed for accurate drilling, repeatable depth control, and tapping. Model Number MDP20-1. If you want a machine that gives you industrial-style control without feeling old-school and clunky, this is the point of the DP20.

The big story here is the 1.5 horsepower PWM motor and the wide 60 to 3600 RPM speed range. On the job, that matters because a drill press is only as useful as its ability to match speed to the material and bit size. Slower speeds help with controlled work in tougher materials and tapping, while higher speeds are better suited for cleaner drilling in wood and plastics. Laguna also calls out constant torque across the speed range, which is a real benefit when you are pushing through denser stock and do not want the machine feeling weak at lower speeds.

What separates this machine from a typical floor drill press is the control system. The touchscreen smart panel gives you a blue LCD digital readout for RPM, load, and quill depth, and it is not a tiny afterthought screen either. Laguna uses a large 3-3/4 inch by 6-7/8 inch touchscreen, which is unusually generous for this class. That translates to easier setup, faster changes, and better visibility from a standing position. If you do repeated operations, the five programmable memory settings for speed and depth are the kind of feature that saves time every day, not just on paper.

The DP20 is also built around repeatable accuracy. You get electronic depth setting plus a mechanical depth stop, along with 6 inches of quill travel for deeper drilling capacity than many smaller shop presses. The auto-start function begins drilling when the quill is lowered and stops when it is raised, which streamlines repetitive work. For tapping, the auto reverse function is a standout feature because it automatically reverses the tap when it reaches the preset depth. That is the kind of feature that makes the machine more than a basic hole-maker.

From a design standpoint, Laguna gave this machine a large 15 inch by 22 inch cast iron worktable that tilts up to 90 degrees left and right and rotates 360 degrees. In practical terms, that gives you more support for larger workpieces and more flexibility when clamping awkward parts. T-slots and 10 clamping holes add to that jobsite and shop usefulness. The cast iron table matters because it adds stability where it counts, and the wide working surface gives you room to fixture parts properly instead of balancing them on a cramped table.

Visibility and safety are not afterthoughts here. A built-in 5 watt LED work light helps you keep the drilling area clearly lit, while crosshair lasers help with positioning before the bit touches the material. Laguna also includes a chuck key holder with a sensor that locks out the auto-start function during bit changes. That is a smart, practical safeguard for a machine that includes automation features. It is clearly designed for real users who change setups often and need the machine to stay predictable.

This Laguna drill press makes the most sense for woodworking shops, fabrication spaces, maintenance departments, schools, and serious home shops that want one stationary drilling platform for a wide range of materials. If you mostly drill occasional small holes, this is more machine than you need. If you want a floor drill press with touchscreen controls, memory settings, tapping capability, and a big cast iron table, the DP20 lands in a much more capable category than a basic belt-change press.

See Speed, Load, and Depth in Real Time

The touchscreen is not just there to look modern. It gives you useful machine data where you can actually see it, which helps with setup changes, repeat drilling, and keeping track of how hard the machine is working.

• Blue LCD display shows RPM, load, and quill depth
• Five programmable memory settings for speed and depth
• User-selectable display increments in fractional inch, decimal inch, or decimal millimeter

Light the Work and Line It Up

Good visibility makes accurate drilling easier, especially on darker materials or in a crowded shop. The built-in light and crosshair lasers help you place the workpiece with less second-guessing before the bit starts cutting.

• Onboard 5 watt LED work light brightens the drilling area
• Crosshair lasers help position material before drilling
• Large 15 inch by 22 inch table gives you room to support and clamp parts

Set Up for Precise, Repeatable Drilling

Where this machine earns its keep is repeat work. Electronic depth setting, mechanical depth stop, and auto functions help you drill the same result again and again without chasing settings.

• 6 inches of quill travel for deeper drilling capacity
• Auto-start begins with quill movement and stops when the quill is raised
• Auto reverse supports tapping by reversing at the preset depth

Key Specifications

Motor Output	1.5 HP
No-Load Speed	60 – 3600 RPM
Quill Travel	6 in
Table Size	15 in x 22 in
Table Tilt	90 degrees left / 90 degrees right
Table Rotation	360 degrees
Voltage	110 – 120 V
Weight	304 lbs

Built For

Woodworking Metalworking Plastic Fabrication Cabinet Shops Maintenance Departments General Fabrication Serious Home Shops Repeat Drilling and Tapping

Pro Tip

If you are using the DP20 for repeated hole depths or tapping, save your common setups in the programmable memory before starting a run. That is where the touchscreen and auto reverse really pay off, because you spend less time resetting speed and depth between parts.

Warranty & Support

2 Years Limited warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Laguna DP20 20 Inch Drill Press for Shops That Want More Than a Basic Press

This machine takes the traditional floor drill press format and gives it smarter controls, better repeatability, and features that actually help in daily shop work.

• Who it’s for: Woodworkers, fabricators, and serious shop users who drill often enough to benefit from digital control, memory settings, and tapping support.
• Why it stands out: The combination of a 1.5 HP motor, 60 to 3600 RPM range, touchscreen controls, 6-inch quill travel, and a large cast iron table puts it in a different league than entry-level drill presses.
• Worth knowing: At 304 lbs, this is a stationary shop machine, not something you casually move around. The upside is the stability and table capacity you want in a real floor-model drill press.

Common Questions

• What materials is this drill press designed to handle? Laguna states the DP20 is suitable for wood, metal, plastics, and other material applications.
• Does it support tapping? Yes. The auto reverse function is specifically called out for tapping and automatically reverses the tap at the preset depth.
• Can the table be adjusted for angled or oversized work? Yes. The cast iron table tilts up to 90 degrees left and right and rotates 360 degrees for flexible positioning.
• Does it provide depth control for repeat work? Yes. It includes electronic depth setting, a mechanical depth stop, and five programmable memory settings for speed and depth.