PDB 40 Bench Drill
This product is positioned for advanced hobbyists, makers, and small artisan workshops requiring accurate drilling in wood, plastic, and metal without allocation of space for industrial machinery. The unit integrates a 710-Watt motor paired with a two-speed mechanical gearbox and electronic speed control, allowing operators to match torque to the specific material. Featuring a spindle travel of 90 millimeters, a digital depth display, and a cross-hair laser pointer for workpiece alignment, the equipment delivers an effective balance of operational versatility, base plate stability, and daily benchtop convenience for repetitive crafting and prototyping tasks.
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MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate · Drill press (column drill)
The lowest list price among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: €360. The second cheapest starts at €549. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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| Machine dimensions | 33 × 35 × 65 cm (13.0 × 13.8 × 25.6 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 710 W | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 330 × 350 × 90 mm (13.0 × 13.8 × 3.5 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 2500 rpm | manufacturer website |
| Spindle travel | 90 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Spindle to column | 125 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| RPM | 2500 rpm | Compiled by editorial team |
Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.
Software
The equipment does not require or support computer connectivity, external control software, or firmware configurations, operating as a standalone benchtop power tool. Operational feedback is managed through an integrated electronic module featuring a digital display on the front panel of the drilling head. This screen allows the user to monitor real-time rotational speed in revolutions per minute and exact drilling depth during spindle lowering. Zero-point calibration for depth measurement is executed directly via physical push buttons adjacent to the display panel, ensuring rapid, intuitive workflow monitoring without external digital dependencies.
Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.
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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
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Sheet published Specifications updated: nome, launch year, attribute.rpm, attribute.spindle to column mm, attribute.spindle travel mm Price updated (from 420 € to 420 €)