Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill

[pedrogb]

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

[KahoyKutter]

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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[pedrogb]

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

[pedrogb]

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

[Midnight Man]

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!

[KahoyKutter]

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.

[apple8]

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.

[woodsurfer]

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

[KahoyKutter]

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


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[Lappa]

Mine arrived today

[justonething]

Mine arrived today

Same here. I didn't need one but wanted one....
Thanks for the heads up.

[Lappa]

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

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[apple8]

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.

[botesmj1]

I have mine mounted on a raiser box.



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[Lappa]

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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