Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill

[BEM]

Hi jimbo16,

Where did you get your handle? The link KahoyKutter didn't actually show a handle but rather all the drill accessories and the part number wasn't correct.
Do you like the handle you installed?

[KahoyKutter]

....The link KahoyKutter didn't actually show a handle but rather all the drill accessories and the part number wasn't correct.




The link used to point to the actual part but it looks like that particular handwheel has been superseded by this one (https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/DT998). It looks very similar but the part # is now DT998.

[jimbo16]

Hi jimbo16,

Where did you get your handle? The link KahoyKutter didn't actually show a handle but rather all the drill accessories and the part number wasn't correct.
Do you like the handle you installed?

Yeah love it. It is the replacement feed hub + handle for the chinese made Z512 bench drill.

eg
Bench Drill Machines Parts - Feed Hub Wheel & 195mm Handle-Z512 Z516 Z4116 Z4120 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/143459092834)
1SET Drill Press Machines Parts Feed Hub Wheel Z512 2 Z512B Z4116 Z4120 Z4125 Handle Seat And Handle Accessories|Drilling Machine| - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001304304144.html)

Just need an M6x20mm grub screw and a bit of tubing to shim from 19mm (3/4") to 22mm (7/8"). I used a bit of 19mm irrigation tubing from Bunnings.
Holman 19mm x 1m Poly Pipe | Bunnings Warehouse (https://www.bunnings.com.au/holman-19mm-x-1m-poly-pipe_p3120555)
Works really well. Very secure.
Or this might work as a shim
6063 Aluminum Round Tube 22mm OD 19mm Inner Dia 300mm Length Tubing | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254470567445)
Just needs to be 22mm OD and 19mm ID with wall thickness of 1.5mm or there-abouts.

[BEM]

Oh. Ok. I had seen that handle but I wasn't sure as the number was one different. I thought it looked similar. Thanks KahoyKutter.
Are you still happy with the handle an year later?

[jimbo16]

The link used to point to the actual part but it looks like that particular handwheel has been superseded by this one (https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/DT998). It looks very similar but the part # is now DT998.

Apparently DT998 and DT999 are no longer available. Shame, I wanted to give them a try to see if I like them better than my current replacement.

[KahoyKutter]

Oh. Ok. I had seen that handle but I wasn't sure as the number was one different. I thought it looked similar. Thanks KahoyKutter.
Are you still happy with the handle an year later?


Yep, I'm still very happy with the replacement handle but it looks to be a moot point if it's no longer available.

[jimbo16]

I think I was very lucky to get it at this price. I have not seen it this low since I got mine.
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Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 Watt, Parallel Guide and Clamp Included, in Box) (B07J3D5YDT) | Amazon price tracker / tracking, Amazon price history charts, Amazon price watches, Amazon price drop alerts | camelcamelcamel.com (https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07J3D5YDT)

[jimbo16]

Aldi AU may follow Aldi UK and release a cheap copy of the Bosch...
ALDI Scheppach DP60 Bench Pillar Drill Oct 2020 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1CxsGgqnOc)

[jimbo16]

Looks like Aldi are selling this cheap copy on the 28th Nov under the Ferrex brand for $169.

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-28-november/saturday-detail-wk48/ps/p/digital-drill-press-710w/

Although to keep the price down they have changed the chuck and eliminated the 2 speed gearbox and depth measurement. Also I think the Scheppach unit sold in the UK is 900w whereas this Ferrex unit is 710w (like the Bosch). It might be worth keeping an eye out to see if Amazon AU drops the price of the Bosch unit in response.

[BEM]

Hi All,

Amazon are selling the Bosch drill for $299.00 & FREE Delivery (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT) for Black Friday. What a great deal. I wish I'd waited. :doh: Go for it!

[RossM]

Aldi are selling what looks to be a rebranded PDB40 this Saturday

$169. :2tsup:

Digital Drill Press 710W - ALDI Australia (https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-28-november/saturday-detail-wk48/ps/p/digital-drill-press-710w/)


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[jimbo16]

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/585561

[BEM]

The Aldi drill isn't a rebranded Bosch. There are features missing. I think I read that as usual it's a Sheppach (https://www.scheppach.com/product-details/Tischbohrmaschine-DP60-scheppach---220-240V-50Hz-900W-5906821901.aspx). The model is Scheppach Drill Press DP60.
The Bosch PBD 40 meanwhile is down to $279 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) on the Black Friday sale now.

[jimbo16]

The Aldi drill isn't a rebranded Bosch. There are features missing. I think I read that as usual it's a Sheppach (https://www.scheppach.com/product-details/Tischbohrmaschine-DP60-scheppach---220-240V-50Hz-900W-5906821901.aspx). The model is Scheppach Drill Press DP60.
The Bosch PBD 40 meanwhile is down to $279 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) on the Black Friday sale now.

The Aldi UK Scheppach drill press has a different spec to the Aldi AU Ferrex drill press. 900w vs 710w. Two speed gearbox vs single speed gearbox. Digital depth sensor vs no sensor. Keyless chuck vs keyed chuck.

[woodsurfer]

Im an Aldi shopper,so saw the advance notice of the Ferrex drill press.I have the Bosch already. i lined up with my mate at Aldi this morning,as he was going to try the Ferrex, joined the 20 or so door crashers at 8.30, however no ferrex drill press in stock, told my mate about the black friday sale on amazon, he has purchased one at the great sale price, i think he is much better off.I also purchased on Amazon , even cheaper a year ago, thanks everyone for spreading the word,Rossco

[BEM]

I just changed the chuck on my PBD40. It’s the same brand (Röhm) but a higher spec’ed version. I doesn’t have the annoying lock ring, just a twist lock mechanism. I got it after watching this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqVoaGVK8g) on changing it. The new chuck has 1/3 the amount of run out as the original, which is only supposed to be fitted to hand drills. Not pedestal drills. I waited a few months to buy it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000ZEH8N8) till the price dropped from its usual ~$170 down to $118. It’s probably more applicable to metal workers but I couldn’t help myself.
The wobble in the spindle that Chris Parks mentioned is still there but its never caused a problem with what I’m working on.

Lyndon

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[micmcg]

I just changed the chuck on my PBD40. It’s the same brand (Röhm) but a higher spec’ed version. I doesn’t have the annoying lock ring, just a twist lock mechanism. I got it after watching this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqVoaGVK8g) on changing it. The new chuck has 1/3 the amount of run out as the original, which is only supposed to be fitted to hand drills. Not pedestal drills. I waited a few months to buy it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000ZEH8N8) till the price dropped from its usual ~$170 down to $118. It’s probably more applicable to metal workers but I couldn’t help myself.
The wobble in the spindle that Chris Parks mentioned is still there but Its never caused a problem with what I’m working on.

Lyndon

Legend! Just ordered the same chuck to do the modification. Thanks so much for sharing here!

[KahoyKutter]

I just changed the chuck on my PBD40. It’s the same brand (Röhm) but a higher spec’ed version. I doesn’t have the annoying lock ring, just a twist lock mechanism. I got it after watching this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqVoaGVK8g) on changing it. The new chuck has 1/3 the amount of run out as the original, which is only supposed to be fitted to hand drills. Not pedestal drills. I waited a few months to buy it on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000ZEH8N8) till the price dropped from its usual ~$170 down to $118. It’s probably more applicable to metal workers but I couldn’t help myself.
The wobble in the spindle that Chris Parks mentioned is still there but its never caused a problem with what I’m working on.

Lyndon





I'd do this mod if I wasn't just about to upgrade. Cheers.

[BEM]

No worries micmcg. We gotta share the good stuff when we come across it.

Mike. What are you upgrading to? A Nova Viking or Voyager?

[KahoyKutter]

What are you upgrading to? A Nova Viking or Voyager?


Probably just the Viking unless I win the lottery. I don't need the extra hp of the Voyager or it's "bells & whistles".

[BEM]

Mmmmm. A Nova Viking sounds real good. I'd be very happy with that too. :U

[aarggh]

The viking is absolutely sensational, whisper quiet and powerful, and it's a great compromise on a pedestal drill which you need to allocate permanent floor space to. Mine is on a cabinet with wheels so I can move it around.

The only annoying thing about it is the shield/alarm assembly, its bulky and a real nuisance. Definitely want to bypass that I reckon!

[Cgcc]

I contemplated a replacement chuck - but it is a lot compared to the price of the whole unit (even at ~$118). Might go into the fund saved for a Nova.

[justonething]

I bought the drill at the sale price of ~250 and even with the price of this chuck, it's still a bargain.

[BEM]

If you've been waiting for a cheaper deal on the Bosch PBD 40, here it is. The Amazon Prime 2 day sale has come around again and the Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) has been reduced to $299. If you're not an Amazon Prime member, no worries. You can get a 1 month free trial (https://www.amazon.com.au/prime).

[Bernmc]

Has anyone else ordered and received the chuck yet? I ordered when it was originally mentioned, and then got a refund message from Amazon yesterday. I've had dispatch and tracking notices up to departure from the UK, then nothing.

Have tried ordering again (it's still @ $118)

[BEM]

I've received a refund message from Amazon before. In that instance, it meant that the package had been damaged in transit and was being returned to Amazon. There should be details on the order page about why it is being refunded.

[micmcg]

Has anyone else ordered and received the chuck yet? I ordered when it was originally mentioned, and then got a refund message from Amazon yesterday. I've had dispatch and tracking notices up to departure from the UK, then nothing.

Have tried ordering again (it's still @ $118)

I order mine a little while back (29 May) and received it no worries (8 June).

[buoytoy]

I order mine a little while back (29 May) and received it no worries (8 June).

Likewise for me, but the packaging was atrocious when it arrived. No damage but I expected to find some.


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[justonething]

Has anyone else ordered and received the chuck yet? I ordered when it was originally mentioned, and then got a refund message from Amazon yesterday. I've had dispatch and tracking notices up to departure from the UK, then nothing.

Have tried ordering again (it's still @ $118)
I received my chuck within 3 days after the ordered was placed.

[Bernmc]

No reason for the return on my amazon account, and I'm still waiting for the $ to hit my bank account.
Have re-ordered, so will see what happens.

[BEM]

The Röhm Chuck is currently at $109.79 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000ZEH8N8). That's cheaper than I paid. :oo:

[BEM]

The Amazon Black Friday sale has come around again and the Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT)has been reduced to $274, so better than last year’s $299. It's usually $429. Free delivery.

[woodPixel]

Just bought one. :)

Been thinking about it for 3 years... enough Delayed Gratification :)

[woodPixel]

Received.

Its HUGE.

I expected something far more "toy like".... but this is a nice size indeed.

There appears to be no appreciable play in the quill.

[jimbo16]

Black Friday Amazon $274

Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 Watt, Parallel Guide and Clamp Included, in Box) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT)

[Midnight Man]

Black Friday Amazon $274

Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 Watt, Parallel Guide and Clamp Included, in Box) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT)

Was noted earlier this week: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/bosch-pbd-40-bench-drill-218092/9#post2262314

Doesn't detract from it being an awesome buy. IMO these are worth their regular price, any discount one can get is simply gravy on top.

[petebalf]

I've pulled the trigger on this amazon deal. Spoke to a mate with one and got his impression. He's changed the chuck for a more accurate hole dimension. Both agreed for my lightweight need it's a definite bargain. Drilling some 'straight' holes yesterday in 10mm nylon sheet by hand was the final straw. Walked straight inside and hit the buy button.

[lovetoride]

Just bought one. :)

Been thinking about it for 3 years... enough Delayed Gratification :)

So tempted. I saw one for the first time at a mate's place yesterday.

Edited: Ah, stuff it. I just bought it :U

[jimbo16]

Was noted earlier this week.

Oops, yes, I noticed that afterwards. I tried to delete my duplicate post but was not able.

BTW here are the mods I have made to mine...
1) ROHM Supra 1-13 Chuck
2) New handle - Bench Drill Machines Parts - Feed Hub Wheel & 195mm Handle-Z512 Z516 Z4116 Z4120 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/143459092834)
3) Replaced the power cable with 10m of beefier cable.

Planned changes
4) Mounting to one of these steps
Dune 4WD Aluminium Folding Step (https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/camp-site-essentials/dune-4wd-aluminium-folding-step/90041870)
with a swarf drawer between the drill base and the step.

[overcoat]

This is back on sale for $274 at Amazon and the Röhm 871050 is also available $123 (via UK)

[BEM]

Thanks for the info Jimbo. I bought the feed hub wheel set you identified on Aliexpress for $42.23 (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNLTIZm) delivered. It's installed and I'm happy with the change. The only problem is an aesthetic one. There is a small gap between the hub wheel and the machine. The old plastic space doesn't fit. Did you bother finding one or just leave it?
Lyndon


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[jimbo16]

Thanks for the info Jimbo. I bought the feed hub wheel set you identified on Aliexpress for $42.23 (https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNLTIZm) delivered. It's installed and I'm happy with the change. The only problem is an aesthetic one. There is a small gap between the hub wheel and the machine. The old plastic space doesn't fit. Did you bother finding one or just leave it?
Lyndon


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I just left it. Let me know if you have any bright ideas.

BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking.

[verawood]

(BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking)

Ordered, awaiting delivery. :)

[Tonyz]

damn just saw this and back at $429 or am I missing something.

[verawood]

A few question, please.

Is this the only compatible alternative keyless chuck for the Bosch PBD40.
Rohm 871050 Type 136 Supra 13S Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2-20 NC Thread 40.2mm Diameter 1-13mm Clamping Capacity

Best place to buy, please.
Amazon.au - Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Interested in any alternatives, keyless/keyed, places to buy.
Only other place I have found is Amazon.com US$78.45

EDIT: The Amazon.com price has gone up by about $33, they must be using cookies.

thanks
Keith

[Bernmc]

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

[apple8]

Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/bosch-pbd-40-bench-drill-218092-post2217424#post2217424)
Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

Looks like they used a shim in post #103 (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/bosch-pbd-40-bench-drill-218092-post2217424#post2217424)

[verawood]

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?


I just measured mine, it's 19mm (18.97 so allowing a bit of +-)

[overcoat]

The chuck is showing up for me on Amazon AU via UK for $125.46 which is only $2 more than when I purchased. I imagine any chuck with the 1/2"-20 mount would fit.
Rohm Supra Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2 Inches, 1 Piece, 871050 with 13S 1 to 13 mm : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement (https://www.amazon.com.au/R%C3%B6hm-Keyless-Inches-Piece-871050/dp/B000ZEH8N8?th=1)

Mine arrived today and the runout measured about 2cm below the chuck dropped from approx 0.12mm to less than 0.02mm :2tsup:

Very happy with the PBD 40, especially for the price. If it ever didn't meet my needs I'd be going for a Nova Viking, never going back to belts without fine speed control.

[BEM]

Bernmc,

My hub IS slightly off-centre, but that doesn't effect its operation. It's not pretty but I can live with it.

[barramonday]

I've been giving the poor little Bosch a hard time recently. Drilling dog holes through my new workbench tops made from 75mm thick reclaimed 80yr old blackbutt, Ironbark and other hardwoods.
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[Tonyz]

Urgent urgent what would freight be from Perth to South Oz for one of these.
I can now be more open...I decided to do a Gumtree Australia wide search and this popped up in Carine and he is retiring and downsizing.
$20 not going to argue price but how to get it home for me.

He is willing to put on hold for 24 hours for me..... Advice help please.

[Midnight Man]

Urgent urgent what would freight be from Perth to South Oz for one of these.

Perth to "South Oz" doesn't give enough information for a price.

Here's what I would do:

(1) Check Amazon for box dimensions and weight - I found them to be ‎74.5 x 37.5 x 27.5 cm; 13.22 Kilograms
(2) Input that, including postcodes into e-go – Australia's Number 1 Low Cost Carrier (http://www.e-go.com.au) and in seconds you will have your price.

Tip: $20 isn't going to cut it for shipping, I'm pretty sure.

[Tonyz]

holey toledo prices are all over the place and living where we do adds an obscene extra.
Ego Perth to Pt Lincoln $157
" Adelaide (daughter) $37
most freight are roughly same to Adelaide, Lincoln is a different story.

[jimbo16]

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

Read further back in the thread. I address this issue in post #103 (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/bosch-pbd-40-bench-drill-218092/7#post2217424)

[Tonyz]

:)

who is a happy chappy.
November sales last year $274 and took how long for delivery?

Gumtree $250 freight to Adel $37 and the kids are coming over next weekend :yippy: :yippy:

[Tonyz]

with this arriving in next few days I start thinking about tables and heights etc

1 I recently bought a drill press table with tracks, extending backboard etc, is it worth adding this to the Bosch table.

2 What is the distance between chuck and existing table? can/do you raise the table if needed or just bring the chuck down further?

3 some of you have changed the winding wheel while others have added steering wheel knobs thoughts ideas?

any other mods that have been done.

and to show my ignorance how do you gauge the drill speed for whatever job you are doing? I know when helping drill thick heavy steel to slow down but is there a table etc

[Potts]

Hi Tony, with this unit unit the whole motor assembly adjusts up and down rather than the table which acts as the base. I have made no change to the wheel, find it quite easy to use, particularly if you adjust the head height. I also just use the existing fence with some small jigs I use without any issues.
Keep in mind I use this unit for toy making so there is not to much to stress it, about the largest thing I have done was a 48 mm forstner hole, no issues.

[BEM]

Hi Tony,

One of the features is that you set the drill speed digitally. It's very easy to do. You can also set the depth the same way.

[BEM]

The Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 is on sale on Amazon again. It's selling for $294.47 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) with free shipping. The sale is on for the next 8 days. Go crazy guys. :2tsup:

[jimbo16]

The Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 is on sale on Amazon again. It's selling for $294.47 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) with free shipping. The sale is on for the next 8 days. Go crazy guys. :2tsup:
Back up to $432 now. It didn't last that long.
link to amazon price history on camel³ (https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07J3D5YDT)

[BEM]

The Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 is on sale on Amazon again. It's selling for $294.40 (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) with free shipping for their annual Amazon Prime day sale (actually 2 days). Ends tomorrow at midnight.

[BEM]

The Bosch Bench Drill PB 40 is now $269 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Bench-Drill-Parallel-Included/dp/B07J3D5YDT) till Midnight! Maybe with a free set of steak knives too!!! :D

[overcoat]

Just saw on OzBargain this is on Amazon at what appears to be a new record low of $204.58

[pippin88]

Out of stock on Amazon unfortunately.

I was going to buy at that price just to have a second drill press for smaller bits and not have to change belts so often....

[BEM]

It's for sale on Amazon again. Current price; $230.37 (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT). :2tsup:

[Tij]

It's for sale on Amazon again. Current price; $230.37 (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT). :2tsup:

And now $257.40. I've been happier with mine since replacing the chuck with the Rohm Supra 871050.

[Tonyz]

And now $257.40. I've been happier with mine since replacing the chuck with the Rohm Supra 871050.

please tell why?

[Tij]

please tell why?

I bought the drill thinking that I'd probably end up replacing the chuck. I'd done that on a friend's drill. The replacement chuck was less than $100 a couple of years ago. The main reason was because I couldn't get it to drill a row of holes in a straight enough line (with the timber up against the fence) using good quality drill bits.

The chuck that Bosch supplies is intended for a hammer drill not a bench drill.

[jimbo16]

Rohm Supra Keyless Drill Chuck 871050 $111.66 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU - OzBargain (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/743202)

[aarggh]

Rohm Supra Keyless Drill Chuck 871050 $111.66 Delivered @ Amazon UK via AU - OzBargain (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/743202)

I love the description for it:

About this item

For quick stretching and remove the drilling tool; no keys needed.
Higher elasticity, solid retaining ring, short design, less weight.
Automatically nachspannen when drilling proportionally to the pull-out elasticity. So the maintenance of spann power even hard to use.

[Tonyz]

just a small one, may not look pretty, kind of heath robinson but it works, was cheap to make

was cleaning up :oo: shock bluddy horror and found these 2 parts from a long deceased angle grinder, only pho par was drill hole in the centre for a bolt to go through. err no gap behind before the Bosch handle is up against the shaft.

The bar that removes spacer on angle grinder had 2 pins ground off.

[jimbo16]

So I took the plunge and replaced the needle bearing at the backend of the chuck spindle with a mixed collection of 3 ball bearings (2off 8x12x2.5mm and 1off 8x12x3.5mm). Together with the chuck replacement, the run-out is much lower. I also cleaned up my replacement feed handle install around the hub. Much neater.

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[apple8]

Ok, here is my effort to overcome the limitations imposed by the wheel. Borrowed most of the design from one of the 3D modelling sites with my redesign of the knob to be a bit more comfortable. It consists of two bolts, two bearings, three 3D printed parts and a bit of trial and error getting the holes spot on for a nice press fit for the bearings. So much better and easier.

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[Tonyz]

great job, I tried one of those found on fleabay but it was about 5mm wider than the wheel itself, not matter how much padding I added in between. Finally ditched it but well done for your hard work.

[jimbo16]

I have no use for the old feed wheel and spacer/flange from my Bosch PBD 40. Anyone want them for free? Either pickup (Brighton VIC), or I can post them (if you pay for the shipping).
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[Tonyz]

this Korean guy professes to be a mechanical designer rather than woodworker, however Id give almost anything to have his workshop.

He has been playing around with the illustrious Boche drill press and changed it a little.
I a, not game to say good or bad.... you decide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYdVXmpDhmc&feature=youtu.be (https://youtu.be/wYdVXmpDhmc)

[Lappa]

They’re back on AMAZON PRIME for $295. Think it runs out today or tomorrow?

[Albert]

Just bought this a couple of weeks ago, just to confirm this is a great little unit. really well made for the price.

I cant justify $2k on a Nova/Voyager as I dont use a drill press that often.

[Topdog]

Amazon AU on sale, $254.04 for limited time deal. Ordered one last night, hope my experience will be as good as other fellow members in this thread.
Quinn

[aarggh]

That's an amazing price for such a great machine! Fantastic value!

[Topdog]

Order been updated this morning as "out for delivery" before 8pm today. That's less than 24hrs and i need more time to clean my bench! Not even a Prime member.

[capt'ngrumpy]

Amazon Au Prime Big Deal 2 day sale $254.03. Unfortunately no site or mention of the Rohm 871050 chuck.

[jimbo16]

Amazon Black Friday price is now active
$259.00
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07J3D5YDT

[jimbo16]

$289 on Amazon AU atm

[capt'ngrumpy]

$289 on Amazon AU atm

Hope the suitable Rhom chuck comes down to more realistic price sometime soon.

Hey jimbo have you still got the feed wheel you had on offer 12 months ago?

[jimbo16]

Hey jimbo have you still got the feed wheel you had on offer 12 months ago?

nope sorry. had a clear out.

[capt'ngrumpy]

nope sorry. had a clear out.

No worries.