OK then, what about Draper

[jordan1]

Pillar Drill HD19/16ACF like many at the moment heavily discounted new. Would this be ok for my needs?, [ see my earlier Baker drill press query], or are we still on Clarke quality.
TIA

Specification:
Motor ... 650W
Drilling capacity ... 19mm
Chuck capacity ... 3-16mm
Collar diameter ... 60mm
Spindle taper ... MT2
Speeds (rpm) ... 16 (120-3000)
Swing ... 356mm
Spindle travel ... 80mm
Column diameter ... 80mm
Table size ... 290 x 290mm
Base size ... 460 x 275mm
Height ... 1650mm
Weight ... 98kg
VDE no-volt switch.

 

[NeilH]

id say the high end draper stuff is better than clarke quality.

 

[Flathead_Dave]

Pillar Drill HD19/16ACF like many at the moment heavily discounted new. Would this be ok for my needs?, [ see my earlier Baker drill press query], or are we still on Clarke quality.
TIA

Specification:
Motor ... 650W
Drilling capacity ... 19mm
Chuck capacity ... 3-16mm
Collar diameter ... 60mm
Spindle taper ... MT2
Speeds (rpm) ... 16 (120-3000)
Swing ... 356mm
Spindle travel ... 80mm
Column diameter ... 80mm
Table size ... 290 x 290mm
Base size ... 460 x 275mm
Height ... 1650mm
Weight ... 98kg
VDE no-volt switch.

http://www.toolstop.co.uk/draper-42...ed-heavy-duty-floor-standing-drill-240v-p8248

One thing to watch is the throat depth.
You can increase the table size with 1/4" plate bolted on,with extra slots cut in it.