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by MY63 » 10 Dec 2019, 18:45
Axminster had these for black Friday and my local store still has one left. I know it is a budget machine
Robust cast iron construction
Cool running 250W induction motor
5 speeds 600 to 2,500rpm
Belt cover micro switch for safety
Table tilts 45° left and right
Is it worth £99 ? I have been looking for a used bench top pillar drill for some time.
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by old » 10 Dec 2019, 19:10
Check for play in the quill there should be little or non and max size the chuck can take.
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by StevieB » 10 Dec 2019, 19:19
No is my honest answer. I had perform stuff from Axminster when I was fist starting out. Unless the quality has improved considerably I would avoid this and save for their hobby range.
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by MY63 » 11 Dec 2019, 08:01
Thanks Old
StevieB I understand what you are saying I will go back to watching the used adds while saving for one of the hobby range. I would like the one with the rack and pinion table adjustment but it is way more than I wanted to spend.
If anyone sees anything suitable in the North East please let me know.
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by Woodster » 12 Dec 2019, 14:06
They paid a premium at the last place I worked to get a JET bench drill. It was surprisingly bad. The base and table looked like they’d been machined with a blunt fly cutter. The column was a very thin wall steel tube probably no more than 3mm wall thickness. As a comparison my old Progress number one has a solid steel column. It depends on your location of course but I’d suggest you physically go and see the type of machine you plan on getting and have a play with it. Alternatively have a look to see what’s available second hand. English made bench drills are often available at a good price and are far superior in quality provided it’s not badly worn.
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by MY63 » 13 Jan 2020, 22:24
I am still looking for a pillar drill and Axminster have reduced this model to just under £50 actually less than the Aldi one.
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by 9fingers » 13 Jan 2020, 22:28
It will be £50 wasted. Keep looking for old English cast iron and be prepared to get in the car to collect it.
Bob
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by MY63 » 13 Jan 2020, 22:56
Thanks Bob I appreciate your advice even if it is only a temporary measure it will be better than my Dads old bosch drill on a black and decker stand which is what I am using.
Roger you are correct it is way outside of my budget also the three phase power requirement is a non starter.
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by RogerS » 13 Jan 2020, 23:07
MY63 wrote:Thanks Bob I appreciate your advice even if it is only a temporary measure it will be better than my Dads old bosch drill on a black and decker stand which is what I am using.
Roger you are correct it is way outside of my budget also the three phase power requirement is a non starter.
Sorry Michael..missed the 3-phase bit.
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by Mike G » 13 Jan 2020, 23:48
My FIL had a Fobco floor standing pillar drill which looks just excellent to me. He died at the weekend, so no doubt I'll be looking to shift it in the next few weeks or months. If you're happy to wait, it might be just what you're after. It's in Leicestershire.
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by MY63 » 14 Jan 2020, 08:07
Mike I am sorry to hear about your FiL I am sure you have other things to consider right now let me know when you are ready.
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by Woodster » 14 Jan 2020, 11:06
I wouldn’t let three phase put me off. I ran my old three phase mill on single phase with no problems but you could easily replace the motor for a single phase unit if it’s in budget.
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