Bosch Home and Garden Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 W, Maximum Drilling Diameter In Steel/Wood: 13 mm/40 mm, Drilling Stroke 90 mm, In Carton Packaging)

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I have mounted the pbd40 next to my compound mitre saw on a metabo extending work stand so that the base of it is level with that of the compound saw. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The cancellation period will expire after 30 days from the day on which you receive the goods, or a third party (other than the carrier) indicated by you receives the goods.

Drilling speeds and depths can be viewed on the digital display or adjusted using the knob underneath for stepless speed adjustments. So much for the appalling packaging (I should really have refused reception for it to be sent back directly - sound familiar? As far as I can find this is the only bench drill where the head comes down to the work piece and for the work I do it seems very satisfactory. 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.The Bosch PBD 40 is a powerful and precise bench mounting pillar drill with a digital display of drilling speed and drilling depth. I did find a traditional style bench drill with a plunge depth of 80mm but it was a monster in size - and I'd have had to get the stepladders out to change the belt every time I wanted to change speed. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Controlled, material-specific speeds can be easily and accurately preset thanks to the electronic speed display and Constant Electronic.

The first lasted about 2 months before it started playing up, started stopping and starting when running. For example, anyone unfamiliar with pillar drills won’t know the hassle associated with changing the speed of the drill, a process that involves removing a cover and manually adjusting one or more belts across the spindles linking the motor to the drill bit. Please note that cordless products will normally have a shorter warranty of just 1 Year for the battery and or charger supplied. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . My only "complaint" would be that the wheel is not as efficient as a 4 handled star, in that if you are drilling deep you have to reposition to continue.Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in North America was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool and power tool accessory divisions into one organization. We’re very impressed with the machine, which, despite having an official maximum drilling diameter of 40 mm in wood, was more than capable of drilling a 90 mm Forstner bit into hard oak (but always take care when pushing a machien beyond its stated limits). Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

Its roller support makes it easy to slide materials towards and away from the tool when sawing lengthwise while its ball support makes it simple to turn workpieces to the ideal angle for cutting. e. the point at which the tip of your drill bit touches the material being drilled), and the display shows how far in either direction the tip travels as it moves up and down. Despite the popular quote that ‘no one wants a drill – what they want is the hole’, we’re almost certain that most new makers do in fact want a drill, even if only to pretend they’re James Bond for a few minutes, before using it to put up shelves (or is that just us? With 2 gears, load compensated electronic speed control, laser, LED light and so on its great to work with. With that done, it so far (very little use as yet) does seem to do that job exactly as I had hoped - clearly, however, I must confine operations to 'small bursts' to avoid excessive heating of cutting bits, which will be frustrating when working on 2 metre lengths of moulding, for example, which would normally require about 5 minutes per cutting operation.

A key objective of our site and telephone support facility is to provide you with all the information you need to make a fully informed decision whenever you make a purchase. As far as accuracy is concerned, it seems fine for my purposes such as using forstner bits to mount hinges on cabinet doors.

Read drilling speeds and depths on its digital display or turn the knob underneath for stepless speed adjustments. This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. The Bosch bench drill delivers precise and comfortable drilling in many different kinds of materials making it ideal for furniture and model building as well as renovation work. Features wise the variable speed is excellent though you should note that you do not set the speed to a value rather it tells you what speed you have set, by turning the knob on the front, when you actually start it up.What’s lost from an adjustable baseplate is compensated for by the built-in clamp and adjustable parallel guide fence.