Borum Pedestal Drill 16 Speed 3/4HP
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Borum 16 Speed 3/4HP Pedestal Drill: Accurate Holes, Every Time
The Borum 3/4HP pedestal drill is a heavy duty, belt driven drill press with a 16 mm drilling capacity and 16 spindle speeds from 162 to 3000 rpm. It's built for maintenance workshops, fabricators and busy sheds that need clean, repeatable holes without fighting a hand drill.
Why the Borum 3/4HP Earns Its Spot
- 16 speeds. 162 to 3000 rpm covers everything from steel to aluminium.
- Enclosed 3/4 HP motor. A long life commercial motor housed in a metal hood, built for continuous loads.
- Precision spindle. Double wide spindle bearings for long life and accuracy.
- Quiet belt drive. Cast iron balanced pulleys for low noise and low maintenance.
- Safety first. An oversize, micro switch activated chuck guard, plus an ON-OFF switch with a dust cover and a red self locking emergency stop cover.
- Depth stop. Long quill stroke with an easy to set depth stop at the capstan handle.
- Solid table. Engineering style rotating table with diagonal clamping slots, raised by hand crank and gear rack.
- Rigid column. Thick walled, precision ground column.
- Flexible work light. Light right where you're drilling.
- Parts in Australia. A full range of spare parts is available locally.
Which Borum Drill Is Right for You?
| Model | Motor | Max drilling | Speeds | Spindle taper | Swing | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borum 16 Speed 3/4HP (CH16NFT) | 3/4 HP | 16 mm | 16, 162 to 3000 rpm | MT2 | 350 mm | 55 kg |
| Borum 16 Speed 1HP (CH18FT) | 1 HP | 20 mm | 16, up to 3160 rpm | MT2 | 430 mm | 85 kg |
| Borum 12 Speed 2HP (CH30T) | 2 HP | 32 mm | 12, 210 to 2160 rpm | MT4 | 535 mm | 148 kg |
Borum CH16NFT Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Motor | 240 V, 3/4 HP (0.56 kW) |
| Number of speeds | 16 |
| Spindle speeds | 162 to 3000 rpm |
| Maximum drilling capacity | 16 mm |
| Spindle taper | MT2 |
| Chuck | 16 mm |
| Maximum spindle stroke | 78 mm |
| Swing | 350 mm |
| Maximum spindle to table | 781 mm |
| Maximum spindle to base | 1219 mm |
| Column diameter | 73 mm |
| Table diameter | 290 mm |
| Base | 450 × 265 mm |
| Overall height | 1588 mm |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Carton | 1370 × 460 × 230 mm |
What's Included
- Drill head, column, base and work table with bracket
- 16 mm chuck, arbor and chuck key
- Feed handles
- Chuck guard
- Column and table bolts
Drill bits and a drill press vice aren't included.
Setting Up
The drill arrives in a carton and needs assembly: column to base, table bracket and table, head, feed handles, then the arbor and chuck. Bolt the base to the floor before use so it can't tip or slide, and plug it into a power supply protected by a circuit breaker.
Safe Use
- This drill press is for drill bits only. Other accessories can be dangerous.
- Clamp the work in a vice or to the table. Never hold metal by hand.
- Take the chuck key out before switching on.
- Don't wear gloves while the drill is running.
- Unplug it before any maintenance or adjustment.
Warranty
Borum covers this drill for 12 months from purchase against defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if it's hired out). Normal wear and tear, misuse, modifications and accident damage aren't covered.