Thread: Drill Presses Using Mag Drills

I put these two guys together using Walker Turner bases, Delta tables, and 2 3/4" DOM tubing for the columns. The variable speed, reversing mag drill is a BDS MAB465. The one with the power feed is a BDS AutoMAB450. BDS is a German manufacturer.

Both have two speed gearboxes and a 2" annular cutter capacity. The table height adjustments were pirated from Bugo torch holding apparatus. I probably could have bought a drill press with the same features for the same or less money, but where's the fun in that?

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Originally Posted by Plasmaman

. . . . I probably could have bought a drill press with the same features for the same or less money, but where's the fun in that?

That sums up the spirit of many of the members on this forum - welcome aboard.

FWIW I call a project success if if I've had fun and my work rate comes out to <$5/hour.

Nice work!

Steve