Anodised aluminium rods - threading?

[FestitaMakool]

That's a pretty slick little drill press Festita...laser, variable speed, only 22#, LED lighting, that'd be perfect for mobile situations. I'd imagine your modification makes the drill press a lot easier to use. Using just the wheel to drill steel or aluminum would get old in a hurry.  [smile]  A couple of questions:

How's the keyless chuck? It looks like it's made from steel & plastic.  [huh]

Can the clamp be swung out of the way around the column so that a large hole saw can be used?

It is Cheese, it is... I stumbled upon it in my summer holiday in Denmark in 2012, hadn’t seen anything like it before, and it certainly gave a solid impression, it still does. Both in quality and features. Two speed, variable speed control, load compensated speed control, laser, LED light, electronic depth control (Read out only, not pr Nova Voyager - which stops).
At about $220 back then, it was really no decision - just grabbed it, paid and stuffed it deep in my car till we got home. It took many years before they became quite widespread, and are now hugely popular.

The chuck is actually quite all right, it has a ratcheting locker, and free’s the bit keyless. I’ve heard some exchange them for a better one, although I haven’t see the need. If not tightened properly, and not locked (the red wheel locks the chuck - which I forget too often..) the drill bit can come loose. It’s name is: Röhm SUPRA-SK E. It’s metal, apart from the top ring and locking ring, which are plastic.

A couple of photos tells more than a couple of thousand words they claim. Well, hardly here, but two scenarios with the included clamp (which are quite good too)
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So yes, you can swing it in any direction, as long it is below the rack.
There’s also possible to swing the whole head (by loosening a set screw) all the way around.
There are loads of videos on YouTube, from wall mounted to rail mounted on this drill press.

 

[FestitaMakool]

That's a pretty slick little drill press Festita...laser, variable speed, only 22#, LED lighting, that'd be perfect for mobile situations. I'd imagine your modification makes the drill press a lot easier to use. Using just the wheel to drill steel or aluminum would get old in a hurry.  [smile]  A couple of questions:

How's the keyless chuck? It looks like it's made from steel & plastic.  [huh]

Can the clamp be swung out of the way around the column so that a large hole saw can be used?

I wanted one a few years ago for portable precise work (in particular on top of a large workpiece as can be done with Shaper Origin) but as far as I know it still isn’t available here. Ended up buying a DUSS drill stand and Metabo drill with locking variable speed trigger. I wish there was a cordless drill with locking vertical trigger, and 43mm collar.

I find it strange that Bosch didn’t launch it over there. The green Bosch series have had their ups and downs, but his machine reminds me of old green Bosch - which felt like tiny bit less than Bosch’ blue professional series.
I do also find it strange that Bosch haven’t had a revision of it and offered it in a professional blue version, but there’s really no competitors on this machine in this price bracket.
Parkside (German “Lidl” brand) and Scheppach have released a “copy” but no, had a quick look at Scheppach’s it is nowhere near Bosch in quality - and costing the same. Simply get the Bosch if someone thinking of it.

[member=297]Michael Kellough[/member]
Have you seen the Wabeco drill stand? - It seems like a very high quality product, with neat features - there’s even an option with xy table.. all at reasonable prices.

 

[Cheese]

Nothing wrong with a Rohm chuck..  [smile]

Thanks for the demo, the hold down pivoted to the rear is what I needed to see. This Bosch drill is not available in the US.  [mad]