Mmmmm. A Nova Viking sounds real good. I'd be very happy with that too. :U
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Mmmmm. A Nova Viking sounds real good. I'd be very happy with that too. :U
The viking is absolutely sensational, whisper quiet and powerful, and it's a great compromise on a pedestal drill which you need to allocate permanent floor space to. Mine is on a cabinet with wheels so I can move it around.
The only annoying thing about it is the shield/alarm assembly, its bulky and a real nuisance. Definitely want to bypass that I reckon!
I contemplated a replacement chuck - but it is a lot compared to the price of the whole unit (even at ~$118). Might go into the fund saved for a Nova.
I bought the drill at the sale price of ~250 and even with the price of this chuck, it's still a bargain.
If you've been waiting for a cheaper deal on the Bosch PBD 40, here it is. The Amazon Prime 2 day sale has come around again and the Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 has been reduced to $299. If you're not an Amazon Prime member, no worries. You can get a 1 month free trial.
Has anyone else ordered and received the chuck yet? I ordered when it was originally mentioned, and then got a refund message from Amazon yesterday. I've had dispatch and tracking notices up to departure from the UK, then nothing.
Have tried ordering again (it's still @ $118)
I've received a refund message from Amazon before. In that instance, it meant that the package had been damaged in transit and was being returned to Amazon. There should be details on the order page about why it is being refunded.
I order mine a little while back (29 May) and received it no worries (8 June).Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernmc
Likewise for me, but the packaging was atrocious when it arrived. No damage but I expected to find some.Quote:
Originally Posted by micmcg
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I received my chuck within 3 days after the ordered was placed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernmc
No reason for the return on my amazon account, and I'm still waiting for the $ to hit my bank account.
Have re-ordered, so will see what happens.
The Röhm Chuck is currently at $109.79 on Amazon. That's cheaper than I paid. :oo:
The Amazon Black Friday sale has come around again and the Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 has been reduced to $274, so better than last year’s $299. It's usually $429. Free delivery.
Just bought one. :)
Been thinking about it for 3 years... enough Delayed Gratification :)
Received.
Its HUGE.
I expected something far more "toy like".... but this is a nice size indeed.
There appears to be no appreciable play in the quill.
Was noted earlier this week: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f171/.../9#post2262314Quote:
Originally Posted by jimbo16
Doesn't detract from it being an awesome buy. IMO these are worth their regular price, any discount one can get is simply gravy on top.
I've pulled the trigger on this amazon deal. Spoke to a mate with one and got his impression. He's changed the chuck for a more accurate hole dimension. Both agreed for my lightweight need it's a definite bargain. Drilling some 'straight' holes yesterday in 10mm nylon sheet by hand was the final straw. Walked straight inside and hit the buy button.
So tempted. I saw one for the first time at a mate's place yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by woodPixel
Edited: Ah, stuff it. I just bought it :U
Oops, yes, I noticed that afterwards. I tried to delete my duplicate post but was not able.Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnight Man
BTW here are the mods I have made to mine...
1) ROHM Supra 1-13 Chuck
2) New handle - Bench Drill Machines Parts - Feed Hub Wheel & 195mm Handle-Z512 Z516 Z4116 Z4120 | eBay
3) Replaced the power cable with 10m of beefier cable.
Planned changes
4) Mounting to one of these steps
Dune 4WD Aluminium Folding Step
with a swarf drawer between the drill base and the step.
This is back on sale for $274 at Amazon and the Röhm 871050 is also available $123 (via UK)
Thanks for the info Jimbo. I bought the feed hub wheel set you identified on Aliexpress for $42.23 delivered. It's installed and I'm happy with the change. The only problem is an aesthetic one. There is a small gap between the hub wheel and the machine. The old plastic space doesn't fit. Did you bother finding one or just leave it?
Lyndon
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Originally Posted by BEM
I just left it. Let me know if you have any bright ideas.
BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking.
(BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking)
Ordered, awaiting delivery. :)
damn just saw this and back at $429 or am I missing something.
A few question, please.
Is this the only compatible alternative keyless chuck for the Bosch PBD40.
Rohm 871050 Type 136 Supra 13S Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2-20 NC Thread 40.2mm Diameter 1-13mm Clamping Capacity
Best place to buy, please.
Amazon.au - Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Interested in any alternatives, keyless/keyed, places to buy.
Only other place I have found is Amazon.com US$78.45
EDIT: The Amazon.com price has gone up by about $33, they must be using cookies.
thanks
Keith
Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?
Bosch PBD 40 Bench drillLooks like they used a shim in post #103Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernmc
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernmc
I just measured mine, it's 19mm (18.97 so allowing a bit of +-)
The chuck is showing up for me on Amazon AU via UK for $125.46 which is only $2 more than when I purchased. I imagine any chuck with the 1/2"-20 mount would fit.
Rohm Supra Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2 Inches, 1 Piece, 871050 with 13S 1 to 13 mm : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
Mine arrived today and the runout measured about 2cm below the chuck dropped from approx 0.12mm to less than 0.02mm :2tsup:
Very happy with the PBD 40, especially for the price. If it ever didn't meet my needs I'd be going for a Nova Viking, never going back to belts without fine speed control.
Bernmc,
My hub IS slightly off-centre, but that doesn't effect its operation. It's not pretty but I can live with it.
I've been giving the poor little Bosch a hard time recently. Drilling dog holes through my new workbench tops made from 75mm thick reclaimed 80yr old blackbutt, Ironbark and other hardwoods.
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Urgent urgent what would freight be from Perth to South Oz for one of these.
I can now be more open...I decided to do a Gumtree Australia wide search and this popped up in Carine and he is retiring and downsizing.
$20 not going to argue price but how to get it home for me.
He is willing to put on hold for 24 hours for me..... Advice help please.
Perth to "South Oz" doesn't give enough information for a price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonyz
Here's what I would do:
(1) Check Amazon for box dimensions and weight - I found them to be 74.5 x 37.5 x 27.5 cm; 13.22 Kilograms
(2) Input that, including postcodes into e-go – Australia's Number 1 Low Cost Carrier and in seconds you will have your price.
Tip: $20 isn't going to cut it for shipping, I'm pretty sure.
holey toledo prices are all over the place and living where we do adds an obscene extra.
Ego Perth to Pt Lincoln $157
" Adelaide (daughter) $37
most freight are roughly same to Adelaide, Lincoln is a different story.
Read further back in the thread. I address this issue in post #103Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernmc
:)
who is a happy chappy.
November sales last year $274 and took how long for delivery?
Gumtree $250 freight to Adel $37 and the kids are coming over next weekend :yippy: :yippy:
with this arriving in next few days I start thinking about tables and heights etc
1 I recently bought a drill press table with tracks, extending backboard etc, is it worth adding this to the Bosch table.
2 What is the distance between chuck and existing table? can/do you raise the table if needed or just bring the chuck down further?
3 some of you have changed the winding wheel while others have added steering wheel knobs thoughts ideas?
any other mods that have been done.
and to show my ignorance how do you gauge the drill speed for whatever job you are doing? I know when helping drill thick heavy steel to slow down but is there a table etc
Hi Tony, with this unit unit the whole motor assembly adjusts up and down rather than the table which acts as the base. I have made no change to the wheel, find it quite easy to use, particularly if you adjust the head height. I also just use the existing fence with some small jigs I use without any issues.
Keep in mind I use this unit for toy making so there is not to much to stress it, about the largest thing I have done was a 48 mm forstner hole, no issues.
Hi Tony,
One of the features is that you set the drill speed digitally. It's very easy to do. You can also set the depth the same way.