EUROTOOL Small Benchtop Drill Press, 3 Speed | DRL-300.00

I've been using this drill press for many months now. I can't express how much I love it! It's such a nice small size, and it's really sturdy metal construction. The only limit I've discovered, is that the drill can only be lowered an inch. But, my workaround for that, is to lower the bit as much as possible (buying a long bit would be best), then, after you start drilling, lift your object up to drill a thicker piece. So, it's not the answer to all your drilling needs in a drill press, as it's limited on how thick your piece can be, but you can do more with it than you might think. My only actual complaint is that it's hard to adjust the height. The top portion is really heavy, and it's difficult to turn the crank/handle to loosen it, so you can slide it up and down. You might want to just adjust it 1/4 inch up or down, but that's really hard to do. Once you loosen the machine on the post, it's up to you to hold onto it and try to just lift it or lower it where you want it, hold it in place, and try to crank the lever to tighten it in place. Not a smooth or easy thing to do. With practice, it's getting easier, but it would be really nice if there was a way to just crank it up or down with a wheel or something, rather than just the all or nothing loosening and then wishing you had three hands to hold onto it, and adjust it carefully, then hold it in place while also trying to turn the lever to tighten it in place. That's kind of crazy and awkward. But, overall, I'm thrilled with it and expect it will live longer than I will.

"Safety warning: In stallwith adjust this machine current public affairs to cut off the power supply necessarily" As you can see, the manual is complete gibberish and of no use whatsoever. Howeaver, it's a good tool. I'm using it to drill PC boards, and it works great. The chuck is good and there's no perceptible runnout to snap tiny Tungston Carbide bits. I also ordered two of the last three drive belts. I left you one. I'll see if I can find a good domestic part number for replacements. It has no problem at all starting at low speed. I am running it on the lowest 5000rpm pulley steps, which gives plenty of torque and is more than fast enough for my needs. NOTE: this is a specialty tool for drilling very tiny, precise holes in things like jewelry and circuit boards. It is not a general purpose drill press. If you want to build a bird house etc, get the normal size $60 Harbor Freght press.

Pros: Compact Design: The small size of this benchtop drill press makes it suitable for limited workshop spaces and small-scale projects. Precision Drilling: The tool's design allows for accurate and controlled drilling, making it ideal for tasks that require precision. 3-Speed Options: The availability of multiple speed settings enhances versatility, accommodating a range of materials and drilling needs. Sturdy Build: The benchtop drill press is generally well-constructed, providing stability and durability during use. Cons: Limited Capacity: The compact size might limit the tool's capacity for drilling larger and deeper holes compared to larger drill presses. Power: The tool's power might be limited when compared to heavy-duty drill presses, so it's better suited for lighter tasks. Opinion: The Small Benchtop Drill Press (DRL-300.00) is a valuable addition to workshops or spaces where limited room is a consideration. Its compact size doesn't compromise its precision, making it a suitable tool for tasks that require accurate drilling. The availability of multiple speed settings adds to its versatility, enabling users to adapt to different materials and projects. While it might not have the capacity for larger or deeper holes like its larger counterparts, it performs well within its intended scope. Its sturdy construction and 3-speed functionality contribute to a reliable and useful tool for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and those with limited workspace.

This product is marketed by a number of different firms. Buy this drill from THIS company. It comes with an extra drive belt. The brief instructions are in "good" English not Chinese student bad English. Came well packed in a second outer box. Cast iron base and smooth motor make for a solid stable tool. Up and down travel is a bit rough but should smooth out over time and does not affect drilling operation. Jacobs chuck assures good quality at the bit end. Finally, the speed control on THIS model from THIS marketer really works. Other reviewers for similar drill presses sold elsewhere complained that the low speed after clicking on was non-existent. On this machine you click on and it immediately runs slow and then can be accelerated to full speed (within that range - dictated by belt set-up). Overall and excellent product for the money.

First, the drill press seems to work fine. As another poster mentioned, I was surprised that it does have a speed control knob, and starting at low speed, it can't even spin the chuck. (If you run it fast and then slow down, it keeps running, but the power at low speed is pretty much nil.) But it gave me nice precision control drilling holes in 1/8" aluminum stock. But a few things that I would call sloppy or maybe "fit and finish". First, the table was covered with oil. I understand that oil is part of the manufacturing process, and it surely prevented the table from rusting, but it was excessive. Even the product box had oil stains, and I had to unpack it with paper towels. On the other hand, the collar where the plunge lever screws in WAS rusty. It was hard to screw in the lever. I'm not sure I have it all the way in even now (and I put some lubricant on it). The plunge lever seems to be geared rather coarsely. As you pull it down, it does not feel smooth. I did not notice a problem with the actual drill head moving jumpily, so I'll put this in the fit and finish category. Apparently someone took to heart a couple of the earlier complaints: Mine has a spare belt. The manual is perfectly ok English, but it is really only a 1-page flier with a photo and labelled parts. It does not say very much. Packaging: It came in a shipping box a few inches bigger in two dimensions than the product box, and it had a single piece of paper crammed into one side. It was completely lose on all the other sides. That did not SEEM to be a problem, until I got it all together and noticed that the vent on the top of the belt cover was partly broken. I don't know if that was from packing, and it does not really cause a problem. It is just symptomatic of either poor packing or handing. To summarize: I would probably buy this again. It does what I want it to do very inexpensively. Just pay attention to the price and avoid expectations that would go with a many-hundred-dollar tool.

Fantastic tool. I have a professional full size drill press and I use this little guy. Great small size and very easy.

This drill press surprised me that it did not have problems that others had. It came very well packed in form fitting foam. The directions were in plain English. Yes it was covered in oil. That is the way it should be to prevent rust. The oil cleaned up easily. I have received other devices that were covered in thick grease. Yes the drill would stall when speed control was just turned on. UNTILL I turned the press upside down and using 3-in-one oil I oiled the bearing. Now NO stalling !!! The base is completely flat except very small areas that had a portion of paint. Sanded off easily. Drilling a hole in very hard plastic resulted in a straight clean hole. There was resistance to lowering the drill until I turned the big spring until it cleared the shaft. I can feel the cogs in the gears when lowering the drill. Do not know if I can add a stiff grease to the gears. It would be great if it came with a vice that fit the base better than the vice I purchased.

I rarely find the time to write product reviews but I had to for this one. The drill came to me undamaged and was easy to set up out of the box. It was a perfect little drill I was looking for. I was looking to do some very light duty drilling of soft wood. The drill worked great for the first 30 minutes. I wasn't pushing it to its limits by any means. The rack that moves the drill head up and down was a bit rough from the get-go, but I didn't expect perfection from a machine like this. The problem was when I was drilling a 5/8" hole in poplar a bolt on the side of the drill that is linked to the crank/handle that moves the head up and down came off and the spring of the drill head disengaged and the plastic cover popped off. No idea where the missing part shot off to or exactly what broke loose but one minute it was drilling nicely and the next minute the thing blows up on me and the cover blows off. I'd have to find some other box large enough to fit the drill (which no longer fits into the original box due to the spring and head standing too tall) but I don't have the time for that. So, I threw the thing in the dumpster. Lesson learned. Don't buy cheap. If you do buy this drill, based on other reviews, just know that you have, at best, a 50/50 chance of the drill actually working for you. Not very good odds in my opinion. If you're looking for a very small drill to do work on, you'll have to pay up for a nice one. I would not recommend purchasing this drill.

Difficile de controler et mesurer la profondeur du trou à percer. Et, difficile de controler la vitesse de rotation (la vitesse minimun est trop élevée même si les documents affichent une vitesse minimum de 0 pour chaque position de la courroie)