Bosch bench drill pbd 40 review năm 2024
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, and value of the drill. They mention that it's well thought out, does the job in a satisfactory manner, and is easy to set up. Some are also satisfied with speed, size, and clamp. However, some customers have mixed opinions on accuracy. Show AI-generated from the text of customer reviews 40 customers mention37 positive3 negative Customers are satisfied with the quality of the drill. They mention it is well-made, easy to use, and consistently accurate. The machine is a well-thought-out tool, and is great for DIY work. The unit seems solid and works well, and customers love the chucking system. "...Feels super solid and very well constructed - although it’s part of the Bosch “green” homeowner range it feels much more like their “blue”..." Read more "Easy to use, laser guide useful, two speed good 👍..." Read more "...This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital..." Read more "...The laser is pretty good for getting close to the mark, and contrary to popular belief it can be adjusted (see YouTube for a video on that)...." Read more 38 customers mention38 positive0 negative Customers are satisfied with the performance of the drill. They mention it's a great tool, does the job in a satisfactory manner, and is a good choice for small to medium drilling tasks. They are pleasantly surprised by its power and find it to be spot on with both ability to drill and accuracy. "...For the price it is accurate, super functional and ideal for home woodworking (it isn’t and won’t be the tool for a metalworker or machinist)...." Read more "...top drill press a good option….easy to set up and adjust for repeatable accurate drilling…nice!..." Read more "...It’s powerful, accurate and a pleasure to use!" Read more "...I shouldn't have been worried. I have been pleasantly surprised by it's power...." Read more 28 customers mention24 positive4 negative Customers find the drill easy to use. They mention that it has useful features, is easy to set up, and has no belts to fuss with. Some mention that the drill is super easy to operate with a laser and that it is a relatively quick and painless job to get through. "No belts to fuss with - super easy to use with a laser, work light and being able to adjust the drill speed on the fly is great...." Read more "Easy to use, laser guide useful, two speed good 👍..." Read more "...and variable speed make this bench top drill press a good option….easy to set up and adjust for repeatable accurate drilling…nice!..." Read more "...made it a delight and a relatively quick and painless job to get through...." Read more 22 customers mention22 positive0 negative Customers are satisfied with the value of the drill. They mention that it is amazing for the price, has an incredible feature, and has a lot of performance for not much money. "...It’s not the cheapest bench drill but I believe it is great value for money..." Read more "Digital speed control with 2 gears is an incredible feature at this price, light and laser are excellent, hold down clamp is very good and it's a..." Read more "...It has its limitations that's for sure, but it's certainly worth the asking price, and especially good value when Amazon has it on special." Read more "Nice machine, compact, easy to use, with many features, good item for the price (at 40% discount)...." Read more 21 customers mention21 positive0 negative Customers are satisfied with the speed of the drill. They mention that the variable speed is great, they're impressed with the torque control, and that the ability to adjust the drill speed on the fly is great. The digital speed control with 2 gears is an incredible feature at this price. "...- super easy to use with a laser, work light and being able to adjust the drill speed on the fly is great...." Read more "Easy to use, laser guide useful, two speed good 👍..." Read more "...This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital..." Read more "Digital speed control with 2 gears is an incredible feature at this price, light and laser are excellent, hold down clamp is very good and it's a..." Read more 20 customers mention20 positive0 negative Customers like the size of the drill. They say it's a compact unit, easy to use, and portable. It would fit in most home situations and is easy to move about. However, it is not lacking in ability. Customers also appreciate the useful travel and speed range. "...This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital..." Read more "Nice machine, compact, easy to use, with many features, good item for the price (at 40% discount)...." Read more "...a drill press that was small enough to move around the shop, easy to store away when not needed and would allow me to use forstner bits and other..." Read more "...The Bosch unit is very light compared to a traditional unit so I can easily move it from my bench when not required, something I could never do with..." Read more 7 customers mention7 positive0 negative Customers are satisfied with the clamp. They mention that it is accurate, has a good clamp, and has sped adjustment. "...feature at this price, light and laser are excellent, hold down clamp is very good and it's a one handed lift...." Read more "...Love the chuck, the height adjustment, the bed clamp, and speed control by a dial." Read more "...The clamp has also proven very usefull." Read more "Accuracy, clamp, and speed adjustment" Read more 29 customers mention20 positive9 negative Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the drill. Some mention it's easy to use and incredibly accurate, while others say that it' s poor accuracy and useless for precision work. The chuck wobble also affects the accuracy, making it useless for high-precision work. However, some customers are happy with the workhorse quality of the product. "...For the price it is accurate, super functional and ideal for home woodworking (it isn’t and won’t be the tool for a metalworker or machinist)...." Read more "...great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital depth readout that is extremely accurate from what I’ve measured it against, are features I..." Read more "...which frankly is annoying for a branded machine, as it directly affects accuracy of drilling...." Read more "...It’s powerful, accurate and a pleasure to use!" Read more Reviews with imagesWhat a Drill Press! I’ve been a carpenter/builder for over 30yrs and I have never used a drill press in my life before. Being out onsite, everything is mostly done using hand power tools. I’ve recently started doing projects at home, and was looking for a drill press for accuracy and repetition type of work that wasn’t too large. This here is the bomb for what I’m doing. The reviews are pretty much spot on (the positive reviews that is). I don’t understand the negative reviews, there is none, unless it’s a lemon. This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital depth readout that is extremely accurate from what I’ve measured it against, are features I never thought much about until I started playing with this machine. These two things make repetition work just simple now. The clamp is another thing that has been needed, but never thought of beforehand also. Laser & work light are both easy to see & accurate on my machine. I don’t pre punch holes in my work, I trust my eyes, the laser, and the way I drill the hole, and it is spot on. The drill press is good, trust it. The wheel thing that brings the press down was a little weird at first, but I’ve gotten used to it now & isn’t an issue. The only thing I’ve added was a few fences I made to make repetitive work a breeze and really professional looking. I put pix up Incase others are interested. Just slide what you’re working on, & drill the next hole between the two fences. It’s got me tidying up a heap of drill bits & router bits of all kinds that were cluttered in tool boxes before. As others have mentioned, it has a very slight run off, but “slight” it is. Nothing to worry about unless you’re making clockwork pieces. There has been no stress in drilling 10mm holes in brass, 5mm aluminium or any type of wood I’ve tried. I’ve tried to stress it abit but the machine powers on , no problems. The chuck is ok, I’ve had worse & don’t think it will be changed out unless it plays up abit. Tighten reasonably well with hands and then switch the red locking device to the right and I rarely get any slip at all. I picked this up (I think) on the Black Friday sales for a ridiculously low price and I’d be happy to pay full price now knowing what I know about this drill press. Five words- THINK NO LONGER BUY THIS - Thank you for your feedback Sorry, there was an error Sorry we couldn't load the review
Top reviews from AustraliaThere was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.Reviewed in Australia on 15 November 2022 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase No belts to fuss with - super easy to use with a laser, work light and being able to adjust the drill speed on the fly is great. Feels super solid and very well constructed - although it’s part of the Bosch “green” homeowner range it feels much more like their “blue” professional range For the price it is accurate, super functional and ideal for home woodworking (it isn’t and won’t be the tool for a metalworker or machinist). It’s not the cheapest bench drill but I believe it is great value for money As will be clear in pictures, the wheel driven mechanism for adjusting drilling depth is unusual. The ergonomics aren’t ideal but I’m not drilling 100s of super deep holes repeatedly- there are plenty of people who complain in their reviews but honestly it is not a big deal for me. One person found this helpful Report Reviewed in Australia on 28 December 2023 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase Easy to use, laser guide useful, two speed good 👍 Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2024 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase I have no need for a monster of a drill press and after checking out some reviews this item looked like a good option for my hobbyist woodworking needs. I generally do small items where accuracy and clean cuts are needed to ensure product quality and the digital readout and variable speed make this bench top drill press a good option….easy to set up and adjust for repeatable accurate drilling…nice! I did find this item in an NZ store but full retail price is outrageous, so when it appeared on Amazon at 40% off I could not resist…an Xmas gift, for Dad to Dad! Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2024 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase I’ve been a carpenter/builder for over 30yrs and I have never used a drill press in my life before. Being out onsite, everything is mostly done using hand power tools. I’ve recently started doing projects at home, and was looking for a drill press for accuracy and repetition type of work that wasn’t too large. This here is the bomb for what I’m doing. The reviews are pretty much spot on (the positive reviews that is). I don’t understand the negative reviews, there is none, unless it’s a lemon. This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital depth readout that is extremely accurate from what I’ve measured it against, are features I never thought much about until I started playing with this machine. These two things make repetition work just simple now. The clamp is another thing that has been needed, but never thought of beforehand also. Laser & work light are both easy to see & accurate on my machine. I don’t pre punch holes in my work, I trust my eyes, the laser, and the way I drill the hole, and it is spot on. The drill press is good, trust it. The wheel thing that brings the press down was a little weird at first, but I’ve gotten used to it now & isn’t an issue. The only thing I’ve added was a few fences I made to make repetitive work a breeze and really professional looking. I put pix up Incase others are interested. Just slide what you’re working on, & drill the next hole between the two fences. It’s got me tidying up a heap of drill bits & router bits of all kinds that were cluttered in tool boxes before. As others have mentioned, it has a very slight run off, but “slight” it is. Nothing to worry about unless you’re making clockwork pieces. There has been no stress in drilling 10mm holes in brass, 5mm aluminium or any type of wood I’ve tried. I’ve tried to stress it abit but the machine powers on , no problems. The chuck is ok, I’ve had worse & don’t think it will be changed out unless it plays up abit. Tighten reasonably well with hands and then switch the red locking device to the right and I rarely get any slip at all. I picked this up (I think) on the Black Friday sales for a ridiculously low price and I’d be happy to pay full price now knowing what I know about this drill press. Five words- THINK NO LONGER BUY THIS - 5.0 out of 5 stars What a Drill Press! Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2024 I’ve been a carpenter/builder for over 30yrs and I have never used a drill press in my life before. Being out onsite, everything is mostly done using hand power tools. I’ve recently started doing projects at home, and was looking for a drill press for accuracy and repetition type of work that wasn’t too large. This here is the bomb for what I’m doing. The reviews are pretty much spot on (the positive reviews that is). I don’t understand the negative reviews, there is none, unless it’s a lemon. This thing is portable, has digital readout, is sturdy, has speed adjustment, and what is great for me is that the manual depth stop, the digital depth readout that is extremely accurate from what I’ve measured it against, are features I never thought much about until I started playing with this machine. These two things make repetition work just simple now. The clamp is another thing that has been needed, but never thought of beforehand also. Laser & work light are both easy to see & accurate on my machine. I don’t pre punch holes in my work, I trust my eyes, the laser, and the way I drill the hole, and it is spot on. The drill press is good, trust it. The wheel thing that brings the press down was a little weird at first, but I’ve gotten used to it now & isn’t an issue. The only thing I’ve added was a few fences I made to make repetitive work a breeze and really professional looking. I put pix up Incase others are interested. Just slide what you’re working on, & drill the next hole between the two fences. It’s got me tidying up a heap of drill bits & router bits of all kinds that were cluttered in tool boxes before. As others have mentioned, it has a very slight run off, but “slight” it is. Nothing to worry about unless you’re making clockwork pieces. There has been no stress in drilling 10mm holes in brass, 5mm aluminium or any type of wood I’ve tried. I’ve tried to stress it abit but the machine powers on , no problems. The chuck is ok, I’ve had worse & don’t think it will be changed out unless it plays up abit. Tighten reasonably well with hands and then switch the red locking device to the right and I rarely get any slip at all. I picked this up (I think) on the Black Friday sales for a ridiculously low price and I’d be happy to pay full price now knowing what I know about this drill press. Five words- THINK NO LONGER BUY THIS - Reviewed in Australia on 4 September 2023 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase Digital speed control with 2 gears is an incredible feature at this price, light and laser are excellent, hold down clamp is very good and it's a one handed lift. The height adjustment and rack & pinion punches are excellent too One person found this helpful Report Reviewed in Australia on 29 November 2023 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase I delayed purchasing this Bosch PBD-40 bench top drill press for so long … thought it must be too “lightweight” but wow … I was so wrong! It’s powerful, accurate and a pleasure to use! Reviewed in Australia on 30 December 2022 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase Replacing my floor mounted piller drill press with it's old high quality casting with this lightweight mostly plastic and aluminium affair was a leap of faith. I shouldn't have been worried. I have been pleasantly surprised by it's power. The ability to adjust speed with a twist of a knob rather than a faff with a belt and pulleys means I adjust the speed to suit the job far far more often. The laser is pretty good for getting close to the mark, and contrary to popular belief it can be adjusted (see YouTube for a video on that). I don't like the wheel rather than a lever for controlling the drill although I'm getting more used to it. The digital depth gauge is really surprisingly accurate and then mechanical depth stop is ready to use. I added a better rohm keyless chuck (this one: https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/B000ZEH8N8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3JCEYBC5L8UJ8&psc=1) that was a good improvement in both ease of use and concentricity.I think this drill press is going to work for most home workshops...I would recommend it and I'd splurge fort the better chuck unless you're an occasional user. 3 people found this helpful Report Reviewed in Australia on 6 February 2024 Size: AU PlugStyle Name: Bench DrillVerified Purchase The variable speed is great but the chuck is not so good. The laser and light are a big help as is the emergency stop. Just have to be careful not to drill the base. Top reviews from other countries5.0 out of 5 stars A very useful bench pillar drill. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2022 Size: UK PlugStyle Name: Bench Drill | UK PlugVerified Purchase The media could not be loaded. I've now had this for 4 months, so i would like to think I can now give a sensible, calculated review. The drill arrives in 2 main pieces. All you need to do is attached the base plate to the drill, tighten up the allen screw, and you're good to go. You can bolt the base plate to your work surface, via the 4 corner holes. It also vomes with a clamp that fits on the bottom of the pillar. It's not really necessary to the work I do, but it seems to work ok. Operation of the drill is super easy. On the right hand side you have a 2 speed selector switch. Speed 1 giving you a speed of 200-850 rpms, and speed 2, 600-2590 rpms. There is a useful little table on the side of the drill, giving you recommended speeds for drilling aluminium and steel. (With wood, you can pretty much drill as fast as you like.) Although I tend to go slightly lower then they recommend, particularly with large bits into steel. (Whenever you are drilling metal, don't forget to use lots of lovely cutting fluid, to help to keep your bit cool). Adjustments of speed is via the main knob on the front. It's very good under load, with the drill constantly adjusting the speed as the torque increases and decreases to keep it at your dialled in speed. It also has a very accurate depth stop, which you set with the upper of the two column levers. You can then switch the display from showing rpms to mms. I've found it very accurate, with great repeatability. I didn't think I would be using it much but, due to it's accuracy I use it a lot. It also has a built in light (very useful), and a built in laser (not so useful, but still nice to have). These are turned on and off by separate switches on the front. It also has a very good emergency stop button, where you can just hit the on/off button to turn off. You may find that like me, you turn it off this way a lot of the time. The chuck isn't the best, and my original intention was to swap it out, for a more accurate model. However in use, it works well, and as you can see from the attached video, on my drill the run out accuracy is around 0.01mm. Which for a drill at this price is pretty amazing. The only quibble I have with it, is that the smallest bit it accepts is 1.5mm, and I know there will be occasions, where I will want to drill 1mm. The controlling handle is something I don't particularly like. There is a reason that every other pillar drill has always had a 3 spoked handle, and that's because it works the best. For drilling wood, the provided handle is fine, but when drilling big holes in steel, you need a lot of downward pressure, and with the wheel type, I find that difficult to consistently achieve. I swapped mine for a traditional 3 spoke, and for me, it works a lot better. It's an easy swap. Overall, I'm very happy. The drill has a powerful 710w motor, a lot more powerful than any others at this price. Ergonomically it works really well, and certainly in my case, is super accurate. I would happily recommend it. I hope you found this review helpful. 87 people found this helpful Report 2.0 out of 5 stars desilusión Reviewed in Spain on 3 May 2018 Size: UK PlugStyle Name: Bench Drill | UK PlugVerified Purchase no me gustó de heho lo he vendido de segunda mano para comprar uno de columna que no tenga tantas holguras, esperaba mas de bosch, pero esta visto que de bosch solo me gusta la gama azul, la verde es muy básica y cara para lo que es. 5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2016 Size: UK PlugStyle Name: Bench Drill | UK PlugVerified Purchase This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the Amazon customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details. 5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 November 2016 This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the Amazon customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details. Images in this review 30 people found this helpful Report 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2018 Size: UK PlugStyle Name: Bench Drill | UK PlugVerified Purchase I was on the fence about whether or not to buy a traditional style belt driven pillar drill for approx £50 or spend the extra cash on this. I decided that the time saved in not having to change belts to adjust the speed was worth it alone as I am constantly switching between metal work and wood work and changing speed fast is essential for my job as a professional prop builder for the TV industry. The only slight gripe I have with the machine is the Chuck. It's not awful but it's also not the best hand tightening Chuck I've ever used. It doesn't seem to have a particularly positive feel to it when tightening up a bit. For most jobs it seems to grip the bit just fine but when fitted with a 35mm forstner bit, and drilling into 18mm ply the bit had a tendency to slip in the Chuck which is less than ideal. The same also happened with some metal bits when a touch too much pressure was applied the bit would slip. I decided the simplest and most cost effective solution was to order a 1/2 inch Shank keyed Chuck and simply swap them over. It was a 30second job and now the drill bits don't slip and I can get a decent amount of grip on anything I put in the Chuck. I'm not entirely sure why Bosch didn't supply it with a keyed Chuck in the first place but there you go. Anyway, it's a more useable tool with the new Chuck. The laser cross is pretty accurate, and accurate enough for quickly locating where to put the wood or center punched metal and then make fine adjustments to make sure the bit goes in the right place. The work light is ok, it could do with being a touch brighter but it's fine. The depth gauge is excellent and one of the best features on this drill. Very actuate for drilling the same depth hole time and time again and great for countersinking multiple holes to the correct depth. The drill seems relatively square, there is a tiny amount of movement in the pillar when applying a lot of pressure to the workpiece which tends to put the second hole in 50mm box section slightly off but as long as you don't apply too much pressure the drill is quite square for most of my needs. I'm sure a bit of tweaking with the grub screw will tighten everything up. The steering wheel handle is quirky but seems to work fine for me. Some people complain about it, I think it's just fine. The clamp is also a very handy feature but if too much pressure is applied this also pushes the pillar back and can put the bit slightly out of square. Again, I'm sure once I've tweaked the grub screw this may not be an issue. I may even add some More grub screws to clamp the pillar from the front as well to belt and braces it. All in all, a thoroughly recommended bench drill, lightweight, great torque for drilling metal and wood with large bits. I absolutely love it and wish I had spent the money years ago as it would have made my life much easier a long time ago....! 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2018 I was on the fence about whether or not to buy a traditional style belt driven pillar drill for approx £50 or spend the extra cash on this. I decided that the time saved in not having to change belts to adjust the speed was worth it alone as I am constantly switching between metal work and wood work and changing speed fast is essential for my job as a professional prop builder for the TV industry. The only slight gripe I have with the machine is the Chuck. It's not awful but it's also not the best hand tightening Chuck I've ever used. It doesn't seem to have a particularly positive feel to it when tightening up a bit. For most jobs it seems to grip the bit just fine but when fitted with a 35mm forstner bit, and drilling into 18mm ply the bit had a tendency to slip in the Chuck which is less than ideal. The same also happened with some metal bits when a touch too much pressure was applied the bit would slip. I decided the simplest and most cost effective solution was to order a 1/2 inch Shank keyed Chuck and simply swap them over. It was a 30second job and now the drill bits don't slip and I can get a decent amount of grip on anything I put in the Chuck. I'm not entirely sure why Bosch didn't supply it with a keyed Chuck in the first place but there you go. Anyway, it's a more useable tool with the new Chuck. The laser cross is pretty accurate, and accurate enough for quickly locating where to put the wood or center punched metal and then make fine adjustments to make sure the bit goes in the right place. The work light is ok, it could do with being a touch brighter but it's fine. The depth gauge is excellent and one of the best features on this drill. Very actuate for drilling the same depth hole time and time again and great for countersinking multiple holes to the correct depth. The drill seems relatively square, there is a tiny amount of movement in the pillar when applying a lot of pressure to the workpiece which tends to put the second hole in 50mm box section slightly off but as long as you don't apply too much pressure the drill is quite square for most of my needs. I'm sure a bit of tweaking with the grub screw will tighten everything up. The steering wheel handle is quirky but seems to work fine for me. Some people complain about it, I think it's just fine. The clamp is also a very handy feature but if too much pressure is applied this also pushes the pillar back and can put the bit slightly out of square. Again, I'm sure once I've tweaked the grub screw this may not be an issue. I may even add some More grub screws to clamp the pillar from the front as well to belt and braces it. All in all, a thoroughly recommended bench drill, lightweight, great torque for drilling metal and wood with large bits. I absolutely love it and wish I had spent the money years ago as it would have made my life much easier a long time ago....! Images in this review 44 people found this helpful Report 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compact DIY option Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2023 Size: UK PlugStyle Name: Bench Drill | UK PlugVerified Purchase This is my first press and I am well impressed. The best feature is the ability to adjust the depth to the millimeter with ease. The laser marker is accurate and the power of the unit seems more than adequate for a DIYer like me. The control are intuitive and easy. Bought this as I am building a flexible stair tread system allowing me to easily maintain and replace treads if needed. Another great feature is the size and movability of the unit. I have mine setup in an attick workshops so I had to move it up there and it wasn't an issue. What is the price of Bosch PBD 40?Bosch PBD 40 Bench Drilling Machine at Rs 50000 | Bench Drilling Machine in Bengaluru | ID: 22926919648. What should I look for in a bench drill?When starting your journey, here are some of the important terms you need to know to compare your options.. Rating. Drill presses are rated by their swing, which is twice the distance between the spindle's centerline and the column. ... . Spindle travel. ... . Speed. ... . Motor amperage. ... . Space. ... . Uses and sizing. ... . Additional features. ... . Accessories.. What is the difference between a bench drill and a machine drill?The main difference between the two is the design of the machine. Bench drilling machines are mounted on a bench or stand with a central spindle that moves up and down. Radial drilling machines, on the other hand, are mounted on the floor and have a radial arm that can move in different directions. Why use a bench drill?If the workpiece to be drilled is generally quite tall, then a floor standing drill is required. Conversely, smaller jobs may only require a bench mounted drill, which means that there is usually adequate storage room underneath. |
