Carbatec 16 Speed Pedestal Drill Press

Pedestal drills excel at the common and often critical task of drilling at 90 degrees! But should you get a benchtop unit, or a floor mount pedestal? There are probably two primary considerations here; one being the increased workpiece capacity, though the majority of users will likely not make use of this so perhaps the more critical consideration is - is workbench space or floor space more readily available in your workshop? There are often other benefits to larger pedestal floor models in that they often have more power and larger swing capacity etc as well, but this is not always the case, so check the specifications of the machines you are considering.

This is the Carbatec heavy duty pedestal drill press. It features a 1HP motor and 16 speeds, variable by adjusting the belt position over two pulleys to quickly get the appropriate speed for the material being drilled. An adjustable light is a standard feature, to allow you great visibility on your workpiece. 

The large cast iron tiltable table (290mm x 290mm) will allow you to attach clamps, jigs and accessories to make drilling operations easier and safer. The table has a large winding handle, that easily winds the table to the best position for the current job. Magnetic jigs, fixtures and fences are ideal for this table due to its large size and ample room to position them. The cast iron base (270mm x 440mm) is appropriately sized for a machine this size, also featuring two slots for clamping. The overall footprint is 360mm x 650mm x 1620mm. 

The use of NVR (no volt release) switching on this machine is standard, with the switch being positioned above the chuck within easy reach during working operations. The vertical travel levers are located just to the right of the switch, winding the chuck through the 82mm of chuck travel. The keyed chuck has a 3mm to 16mm capacity, with the ability to drill a variety of materials using the speed range of 120 rpm to 3000 rpm.