A drill press gives you square, repeatable holes that a hand drill cannot, whether you are drilling steel in a workshop or dowel holes in furniture. This range runs from the Bosch PBD 40 and Einhell bench drills to floor-standing pillar and radial drills from Axminster and the Laguna DP:20.
Choosing a drill press
- Bench drill or floor pillar drill: a bench drill press like the Einhell TC-BD 450 or TE-BD 750 E sits on a workbench and handles most hobby and light trade work. The Axminster AP25FD floor drill and AW680RD radial drill give more throat depth and quill travel for long or wide workpieces.
- Chuck capacity: 13mm covers general drilling; the Einhell TE-BD 750 E has a 16mm chuck, and the floor models are built for larger bits and deeper holes.
- Speed control: the Bosch PBD 40 has electronic speed adjustment with a digital display, useful when you switch between wood, aluminium and steel. Belt-change models cost less but take longer to adjust.
- Power: 450W is fine for timber and small holes in steel; 750W and up for larger bits and metal.
Bench drill press for sale: what to add
A drill press is only as good as what is clamped under it. Fit a drill press vice or a hold-down so the work cannot spin, and keep a set of sharp bits on hand. See our bench vices, Forstner bits for clean flat-bottom holes in wood, and the full drill bits range for HSS and masonry. If you drill structural steel on site, a magnetic drill may suit you better than a pillar drill.
In stock in Cape Town with nationwide delivery, free on orders over R2000. Larger floor models are often shipped to order, so call 021 674 2119 to confirm lead times.
