This precision bench drill is positioned in an intermediate range tailored for advanced hobbyists and fine model making. Despite its extremely compact footprint and a modest power rating of 85 W, the plane-milled die-cast aluminum table and solid steel column provide high mechanical stability. The three-step belt drive mechanism allows for accurate drilling in hardwoods, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and printed circuit boards using small diameter bits. It is specifically designed for demanding makers, jewellers, and electronics workshops requiring high radial concentricity rather than heavy-duty mechanical engineering applications.
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The lowest list price among intermediate Drill press (column drill) machines: €210. The second cheapest starts at €275. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 12 × 22 × 37 cm (4.7 × 8.7 × 14.6 in) | manufacturer website |
| Weight | 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 85 W | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 220 × 120 × 30 mm (8.7 × 4.7 × 1.2 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 8500 rpm | manufacturer website |
| Spindle travel | 30 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Spindle to column | 140 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| RPM | 8500 rpm | Compiled by editorial team |
As a purely electromechanical manual machine tool, this device operates completely independently of any software platforms, firmware, or digital control interfaces. The operator adjusts the spindle rotational speed manually by repositioning the drive belt across the step pulley grooves. Drilling depth control is executed via a manual lever linked to an adjustable graduated depth stop rod with an integrated locking ring. There are no USB connections, network interfaces, or CAD/CAM integrations included.
Technical data verified on the manufacturer's official website (recording date shown above). Editorial notes, market positioning and anomaly flags are assisted by the MakerSpecs AI system as a second reader, always validated by the author before publication. Read the full methodology →
