M Michaelsb Member Joined 7 Oct 2008 Messages 5 Reaction score 0 Location Malvern Worcestershire 9 Oct 2008 #1 Can anyone recommend a pillar drill with a chuck travel of at least 100mm/4", most seem to be 80mm/85mm which is a pain when drilling 4"/100mm timber.
Can anyone recommend a pillar drill with a chuck travel of at least 100mm/4", most seem to be 80mm/85mm which is a pain when drilling 4"/100mm timber.
T tnimble Established Member Joined 8 Apr 2007 Messages 945 Reaction score 0 9 Oct 2008 #2 The JDP-2800VS has a travel of 110mm. Its an excellet piece of equipment but a bit steep pricewise. Because of the price and the weigth I went for the JDP-17F (85mm travel) which is more than adicuite for me.
The JDP-2800VS has a travel of 110mm. Its an excellet piece of equipment but a bit steep pricewise. Because of the price and the weigth I went for the JDP-17F (85mm travel) which is more than adicuite for me.
