The Benchtop Drill Press - Traditional vs Modern (Differences Explained) 

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Great video but I like the older machines I have one from the 1960 s and love it thanks for a great video Phill 🍺🍺👍

Super informative video thanks for showing the evolution. I'll buy your old drill press if you wanna move forward w the plastic version :)

Hi Phill, I've got the traditional styled bench drill press it's a Kinzo 0.5 hp 350 watts it's been on my workbench for 12 years and still works like new, back in Easter/spring time I fitted a work lamp attached it to the shaft. I do like the modern bench drills like you said they are a noisy but with a lot more depth to work with. A great demonstration video , Take care👍

This has been a really good review video, i had an old style one that had about 5 owners before me, but the motor finally went on it never i replaced it but i think if i got another one it would be the old style really well build, you can always give us another review once you have used it a few times 👍

and thank u for geting me in wood working :}

Thanks Phill, good idea for a video, it's certainly worth comparing and contrasting the two designs as anyone buying now has the choice between either design. Many traditional designs do have a depth stop setting, but it tends to be a little fiddlier than the modern style. You do even get some with a digital speed adjuster/readout but these tend to be quite high-end machines with a price tag to match ! I think the speed adjustment is the biggest advantage as like you said many users of the traditional design set a middling speed and leave it on that for everything. I can't see the modern one lasting as long though, there are some old ones around 100 years old that are still going strong ! Nice to have both if you've got the room I suppose !

I have the Bosch version and love it.

Thanks for the comparison. I ended up buying a second hand Bosch PBD40. It's more compact and mobile (don't have a dedicated workspace yet), I like the digital depth gauge and laser and the ease with which you can clamp down an item and adjust height and speed. It's definitely good enough for my woodworking and drilling in plastic. Maybe not for serious metal working where you'd need the tightest tolerances.

Useful video Phill, thanks for making it. I have had a traditional drill for many years, mine does have a depth stop. I agree with the belt issue though, I tend to leave it in the middle speed. I love the heavy weight of it and the cast iron. I have looked at the more modern ones, and although I like the laser and electronic speed control I decided to stick with my "Old school" vintage one. Over the years I have looked after it and it still looks like new, if it dies then I'll have another think. 👍

good vid phill

I'm a fan of the traditional type.

Like all modern stuff,way to complicated to do the same thing as the older one.defo the older one for me,which is a good job as i have just brought one😂.interesting comparison but i just hate electronic over complication.good video tho.👍

it is very similar to the bosch pbd 40 🙂

the newer style would be objectively better with a brushless motor

I’ll take the Draper. The Sheppach is too rickety and flimsy. You didn’t demonstrate the most important feature that they are built to do which is how good or bad they are at drilling holes in things. So not really that helpful a video I’m afraid.