Kevin (Mr T) Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Can anyone recommend a drill stand (to make my handheld into a pillar drill) that works, but doesn't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I bought a cheap pillar drill from Machine Mart and use it a lot. They also do drill stands if you are happy to do the swap overs. I wonder about using different drlll speeds. Could be awkward if you need to hold the piece you're drilling too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I bought a bench mounted pillar drill from Axminster tools for woodworking a few years ago. It's been a really useful machine, used it quite a bit during my build and for all sorts of odd jobs. If you can find one at a reasonable price, would highly recommend one as well as a hand held drill. Not answered your question, but just my twopenneth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugMan Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Don't go with the "mount your pistol drill in this" type that are not worth the effort as there is little likelihood it will drill straight. Have a look on FB or e of the Bay for a 2nd had one, seen a lot cheap on FB, or look in Lidl or Aldi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 A decent bench pillar drill will make your wonder how you ever managed without one. Got mine from SIPS https://www.sipuk.co.uk/sip-01701-b16-12-bench-pillar-drill.html They're basically ALL exactly the same, made in China with sightly different specs and painted different colours for different retailers (Draper, Clark, etc etc), BUT this was the best price for the spec (16mm chuck and a depth stop) and the best looking (IMO). I've had it a year and not a week goes by without me using it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Lyonspride said: A decent bench pillar drill will make your wonder how you ever managed without one. Got mine from SIPS https://www.sipuk.co.uk/sip-01701-b16-12-bench-pillar-drill.html They're basically ALL exactly the same, made in China with sightly different specs and painted different colours for different retailers (Draper, Clark, etc etc), BUT this was the best price for the spec (16mm chuck and a depth stop) and the best looking (IMO). I've had it a year and not a week goes by without me using it. I like the look of that with the table side rack winding handle - does it lock off somehow to stay steady? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Kit Car Electronics said: I like the look of that with the table side rack winding handle - does it lock off somehow to stay steady? Assuming it's the same as the Axminster one (looks it), the table clamps onto the pillar at whatever position you want height wise, and radially. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most of them usually have a punch bolt, hand operated clamp that tightens up in the pillar, normally behind the pillar, IYSWIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 20/09/2018 at 21:37, Kit Car Electronics said: I like the look of that with the table side rack winding handle - does it lock off somehow to stay steady? Yes, there's a lock off handle on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 21/09/2018 at 08:28, AdgeC said: Assuming it's the same as the Axminster one (looks it), the table clamps onto the pillar at whatever position you want height wise, and radially. I do believe this one is the same. https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-hobby-series-ahdp16b-bench-pillar-drill-101926 Aside from the keyless chuck, which I didn't go for as a decent keyless chuck should set you back the cost of the entire pillar drill :D 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Lyonspride said: I do believe this one is the same. https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-hobby-series-ahdp16b-bench-pillar-drill-101926 Aside from the keyless chuck, which I didn't go for as a decent keyless chuck should set you back the cost of the entire pillar drill :D Yep, mines an earlier version, subtle differences on feed handles by the look of it. Find it's much used (and abused!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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