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May 13, 2026 1:21 AM

RIDGID 15" 12-Speed Drill Press w/ LED

$265

$529

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Home Depot has RIDGID 15" 12-Speed Drill Press w/ LED (R1500) on sale for $264.50. Shipping is free or select ship to store pickup where available.

Note: Availability may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Upgraded 3/4 HP motor
  • All metal keyless chuck for quick and easy blade changes
  • LED Worklight for increased visibility
  • Solid cast-iron beveling table
  • Metal pulley enclosure
  • Soft grip handles
  • Rack and pinion table adjustment
  • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days
  • Includes: (1) R1500 15 in. Drill Press with LED Worklight and operator's manual

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this product is priced $264.50 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $529 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.1 out of 5 star overall rating based on 210+ reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • The Home Depot's return policy is here. -Corwin

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Home Depot has RIDGID 15" 12-Speed Drill Press w/ LED (R1500) on sale for $264.50. Shipping is free or select ship to store pickup where available.

Note: Availability may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Upgraded 3/4 HP motor
  • All metal keyless chuck for quick and easy blade changes
  • LED Worklight for increased visibility
  • Solid cast-iron beveling table
  • Metal pulley enclosure
  • Soft grip handles
  • Rack and pinion table adjustment
  • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days
  • Includes: (1) R1500 15 in. Drill Press with LED Worklight and operator's manual

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this product is priced $264.50 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $529 at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.1 out of 5 star overall rating based on 210+ reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • The Home Depot's return policy is here. -Corwin

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BabyBubba
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Best deal I've seen on a name brand floor pedestal drill press in a very long time. I have the similar Porter Cable and it has served me well through years of daily commercial use.

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This Ridgid 15 inch 12 speed floor drill press stands out as a strong value for a name brand shop tool, especially for drilling metal and general DIY work. The lifetime warranty and service network add appeal, and the price drops even further through military discount programs. Assembly is described as straightforward, and the machine can chew through aluminum much faster than a hand drill. The keyless chuck is a sticking point for some, and warranty shipping or delivery handling could be a hassle. A solid floor press if you want more speed and capacity than a handheld drill.

  • The deal can be strong for a name-brand floor pedestal drill press compared with other options.

    BabyBubbaSkep18

  • The drill press can handle aluminum quickly, drilling through a chunk in about a minute.

    BehemothRider

  • Assembly can be simpler than expected, with individual pieces manageable for one person.

    BehemothRider

  • The chuck change process can be straightforward, making maintenance and upgrades easier.

    PowerfulKnob7210

  • The keyless chuck design can be a dealbreaker for users who prefer a keyed chuck.

    diveborg

  • Warranty service may require shipping the complete 160+ lb drill press to RIDGID/Emerson in Ohio.

    SomeLurker

  • Delivery packaging can be poor, leaving the unit exposed to weather and complicating returns.

    Deal-R-Dash

  • Belt and pull adjustment can be difficult to manage, which may affect day-to-day setup.

    Deal-R-Dash

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May 13, 2026 8:26 PM
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paregoricMay 13, 2026 8:26 PM
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Bought 3. Great Christmas gifts.
May 13, 2026 8:48 PM
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voigtsMay 13, 2026 8:48 PM
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Even better deal for vets via the Xchange site $238.05 shipped. I've been wanting a floor model for a long time.
May 14, 2026 1:56 AM
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NeatWing996May 14, 2026 1:56 AM
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Not in the market for this, but this is a great price.
May 14, 2026 4:30 AM
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SomeLurkerMay 14, 2026 4:30 AM
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Quote from per4manz View quoted comment :
This is a second recent deal where HD is not allowing the military discount to be stacked.
Still a great deal.
You can use the MyExchange site to shop home depot and the military discount gets applied. Brings this drill press down to $238 with no tax.
May 14, 2026 4:53 AM
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SomeLurkerMay 14, 2026 4:53 AM
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Quote from BabyBubba View quoted comment :
Best deal I've seen on a name brand floor pedestal drill press in a very long time. I have the similar Porter Cable and it has served me well through years of daily commercial use.

Don't forget to register after purchase for free lifetime parts and service.
How You Can Get Service
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGID c/o Emerson Professional Tools, LLC in, Elyria, Ohio, or any RIDGID® AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase.

So you have to ship the "Complete product" to Ohio to get warranty serviced? This thing weighs over 160lbs... shipping this to OH will cost you more than the tool itself lol
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May 14, 2026 8:40 AM
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EagerName875May 14, 2026 8:40 AM
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Quote from SomeLurker View quoted comment :
How You Can Get Service
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGID c/o Emerson Professional Tools, LLC in, Elyria, Ohio, or any RIDGID® AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase.

So you have to ship the "Complete product" to Ohio to get warranty serviced? This thing weighs over 160lbs... shipping this to OH will cost you more than the tool itself lol
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/find...30&p=1&l=4
I have 7 service centers within 10 miles. Am nowhere near Ohio.
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May 14, 2026 4:03 PM
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tdcarterMay 14, 2026 4:03 PM
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Out of stock

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May 25, 2026 4:56 PM
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BehemothRiderMay 25, 2026 4:56 PM
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This thing just ripped though a chunk of aluminum that usually takes me 20 minutes with a corded 1/2" drill in a minute. I should have done this a long time ago. Assembly was way simpler than I was imagining and the individual pieces weren't too heavy for a single person. I guess it doesn't matter because it looks to be sold out and likely discontinued. Get a drill press if you suck with a hand drill and occasionally do that sort of thing.
May 27, 2026 3:07 PM
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Deal-R-DashMay 27, 2026 3:07 PM
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Damn the delivery driver! Looks like they just threw it out of their trunk and left it half exposed to weather on my driveway. As soon as I tried to move it the entire package spilled out all over the place. Now they are OOS and I'm SOL. Maybe it is a blessing in disguise after seeing the negative reviews about the belts and pull adjustment being near impossible. There isn't even a return option on the .com site like normal so cannot imagine other shipping experiences that are out there that HD doesn't want to deal with. I'm sure the HD store returns desk is going to be like yeah corporate f'd us again lol...

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