Recommend me a sub-£100 bench drill press!

**dazcon** · 09-06-12, 09:21 AM

I'm buying a bench drill at the end of the month but have limited funds (£100 max) and I would like the best I can afford. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.

Darren

**tatsumi** · 09-06-12, 10:02 AM

Machine mart offer decent kit for your budget, look for one with a MT2 tapered chuck.

**MeetTheGeeks** · 09-06-12, 10:05 AM

Axminster is where mine came from and set me back a little over £100, cant recommend that one enough.

**Manofkent** · 09-06-12, 10:07 AM

You can get drill press runners, or stands (not sure what you might call them).
You clamp in your own drill to make a drill press. I'm pretty sure they wont be anywhere near as good quality and probably no good for heavy use, but might get you out of a bind if you only need a few holes done.

**parbajtor** · 09-06-12, 03:15 PM

I bought a cheap Titan from Screwfix around when I first joined. Still going strong and still does everything I ask of it.
I'd spend extra money if it could take mortising chisels as well.

I think there may still be a few around in some Lidl stores, they had some within the few weeks.
Lidl's tools always seem rugged and well built, just not the most stylish.

Edit: I don't think you can go really wrong with drill presses unless you get one of those "adapters" for your hand drill.
M
They never seem rigid enough to me.

**Ian Atkinson** · 09-06-12, 03:21 PM

Got mine from B and Q I think it was about 65 quid, works OK for the bits and pieces I do!

**rb8989** · 09-06-12, 03:27 PM

I bought my Startrite drill press used for about 35 pounds if i remember, and it's made in kent with a USA chuck. Quality machine.

**dazcon** · 09-06-12, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the replies folks. Much appreciated!
It's going to see a fair bit of use and i'm planning to use a small drum-sander attachment on it as well so i'm looking for a dedicated press.
Anyone have any experience with this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-350...item3f0ff5df99

Darren.

**Ian Atkinson** · 09-06-12, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by dazcon

Thanks for the replies folks. Much appreciated!
It's going to see a fair bit of use and i'm planning to use a small drum-sander attachment on it as well so i'm looking for a dedicated press.
Anyone have any experience with this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRAPER-350...item3f0ff5df99

Darren.

I think that's the same as my B+Q one just re-branded by B+Q.

**tatsumi** · 09-06-12, 04:51 PM

Much the same as the clarke stuff machine mart sell too. Re the drum sander, that's the reason I mentioned the Mt2 chuck, it will take the side load better. I ended up buying a small mill/drill in the end after looking for a drill press as the drum sanding and light milling tasks are needed all the time.

**Darkwoodecho** · 09-06-12, 05:08 PM

I still struggle on with an old drill mounted in a press, it's not that accurate and getting pretty worn out, I'd be interested to know how you get on with that if you do "click, add to basket".
Cheers
E

**Iron Hoarder** · 09-06-12, 09:39 PM

Keep an eye on evil bay for old goodies.

**dazcon** · 09-06-12, 10:05 PM

I've been scouring e-bay and the net and this one is looking good and half price as well. Anyone have any experience of it? There is a Cromwells not too far away so I could pick it up myself.

http://www.cromwell.co.uk/OSA2799340K

Darren

**HDF** · 09-06-12, 10:20 PM

Look around ebay for second hand drills, you can get a lot more bang for your buck. Also check out freecycle, I got a 1.5 horse power drill through it a few years ago, any local machine shops? Might be able to score something nice from one.

**rocco44** · 09-06-12, 10:40 PM

As Iron Hoarder says look for an old goody. You will find them sturdy, accurate and a joy to operate. I got a 1999 Meddings for £85.

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