T TEZB Member Messages 17 Nov 22, 2024 #1 Hi, just a quick question, are Ajax pillar drills pretty good quality or am I better with Meddings or Fobco.
Hi, just a quick question, are Ajax pillar drills pretty good quality or am I better with Meddings or Fobco.
Anguz Forum Supporter Messages 1,990 Location Northamptonshire Nov 23, 2024 #2 my ajax has been no problems to me
T TEZB Member Messages 17 Nov 23, 2024 #3 Thank you for the reply, I have seen one for sale locally so didn't know whether to give it a look at.
Thank you for the reply, I have seen one for sale locally so didn't know whether to give it a look at.
6 6ply Member Messages 2,669 Location Dorset, UK Nov 23, 2024 #4 They are all fine. Just make sure you get one with a back gear (if you need low speed) and make sure the table meets your needs. I like a large intermediate table with t-slots. If the table is large and heavy, a rack lift mechanism is desirable.
They are all fine. Just make sure you get one with a back gear (if you need low speed) and make sure the table meets your needs. I like a large intermediate table with t-slots. If the table is large and heavy, a rack lift mechanism is desirable.
T TEZB Member Messages 17 Nov 24, 2024 #5 Thanks for the reply, I will try and see if I can go see the drill.
Anguz Forum Supporter Messages 1,990 Location Northamptonshire Nov 24, 2024 #6 Mine is a floor standing version.. was 5 speed 2 pulley but I modded to 3 pulley to get some lower speeds
Mine is a floor standing version.. was 5 speed 2 pulley but I modded to 3 pulley to get some lower speeds
D Dilkris Forum Supporter Messages 956 Location Shrewsbury Nov 24, 2024 #7 As long as it isn't made by Axminster - you'll be fine.
T TEZB Member Messages 17 Nov 24, 2024 #8 OK all, been and bought the drill seems ok so pretty happy with it thank's all for the input
B Beanwood Forum Supporter Messages 1,770 Location North of Bristol, England Nov 24, 2024 #9 TEZB said: OK all, been and bought the drill seems ok so pretty happy with it thank's all for the input Click to expand... Well done, but.....The rule is - without pics it didn't happen !!
TEZB said: OK all, been and bought the drill seems ok so pretty happy with it thank's all for the input Click to expand... Well done, but.....The rule is - without pics it didn't happen !!
