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  1. #61
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    Bought one at Bunnnings for $350 a month or so ago, last one, no box. They said Bosch were discontinuing green tools, so I grabbed it. So far I like it. I like your price better.....
    Extra warranty if you register it online apparently

  2. #62
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    Quote Originally Posted by pedrogb View Post
    Extra warranty if you register it online apparently

    Thanks for this info, Pedrogb. I'll be sure to register mine when it arrives. I already have a replacement handle for it......


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  3. #63
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    Did some mortise drilling the other day, the wheel is different but manageable. My old drill press had crap handles as well

  4. #64
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    Did some mortise drilling the other day, the wheel is different but manageable. My old drill press had crap handles as well

  5. #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by KahoyKutter View Post
    Thanks for this info, Pedrogb. I'll be sure to register mine when it arrives. I already have a replacement handle for it......


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    I'd be keen to find out where you got this? It looks infinitely more usable than the wheel it comes with!

  6. #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight Man View Post
    I'd be keen to find out where you got this? It looks infinitely more usable than the wheel it comes with!
    $23 from Hare & Forbes. Inside bore is 25mm and I believe the handwheel shaft on the drill is 19mm so I've ordered a 25mm aluminium pipe with 3mm wall thickness to use as a sleeve. It should bring it down to 19mm but this is all theoretical at this stage because I don't yet have the drill or the pipe.

  7. #67
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    Price has gone up to $405, glad I jumped in when I did, so thanks again for the heads up kahoykutter. Mine is due for delivery on Monday.

  8. #68
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    Mine arrived yesterday, weeks ahead of original delivery date, took it for a run,I like it , and so lucky to get it for that price, thanks again

  9. #69
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    So did mine. Now, if only that bloody aluminium tube would arrive just as quickly.....


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  10. #70
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    Mine arrived today

  11. #71
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lappa View Post
    Mine arrived today
    Same here. I didn't need one but wanted one....
    Thanks for the heads up.

  12. #72
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    All mounted and ready to go. I utilised a metal GMC grinder stand I bought from the forum Marketplace

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  13. #73
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    Resourceful, what height is the stand? Mine turned up today, I’ve got it on the bench (90cm) while I have a play with it and found it a little low for sighting unless I was sitting on my long legged chair I made for grandkids when they were little. Probably need to mount about 110cm if I place it somewhere to stand.

    Pretty impressed with with the operation, controls and the electronic depth gauge, laser centre seems a little bit out but i usually centre pop so no big issue there, there is a little play in the spindle as others have mentioned but holes seem ok for my purposes. Overall for a DIY machine and the price we paid I’m happy with the purchase.

  14. #74
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    I have mine mounted on a raiser box.



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  15. #75
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    It’s 87cm to the bed which is a little low when fitting drill bits but not too bad when drilling. Thinking of getting it on a wheeled base so that will lift it 10cm which will be better.
    Spindle play is minimal - I’ve certainly used more expensive ones that are worse. Laser is out about 1mm (wonder if it adjustable?) but I always centre punch as you do.
    As you say, for the price it’s a good deal.

    additional:

    Found this link on adjusting the laser. Haven’t tried it so I can’t comment

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    Last edited by Lappa; 10th September 2019 at 08:43 PM. Reason: Link for laser adjustment

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