Power Tools / Drill Presses

Are you an avid wood or metal worker looking to invest in a powerful bench drill press or pedestal drill? Here at Sydney Tools we have a wide range from several trusted brands like Trademaster, Carbatec, Bayer, and Borum for you to peruse. 

Integral to woodworking; a sturdy, strong and safe pedestal drill press will make your work life much simpler. Not only does this piece of equipment drill large cylindrical holes in materials, but it is able to execute reaming, countersinking, tapping and counterboring. When fitted with a mortising piece, it can also be used as a spindle sander.

What are Drill Presses Used For?

A drill press is a stationary power tool widely used in woodworking, metalworking, plastic and composite working. If your project requires you to make holes in sheets of material, a drill press is an ideal tool for making clean and accurate holes with minimal effort. Drill presses are especially useful for workshops and small businesses because they offer versatile benefits that include: building furniture, hanging pictures, and making toys. From general drilling to heavy-duty task, you can rely on a drill press from Sydney Tools to produce excellent outcomes for your project. 

Upgrade Your Woodworking Machinery

At Sydney Tools, we understand that often our customers rely on their power tools for their income and livelihood. It is important to give yourself the best go at setting your business apart from the rest. Woodworking is an age old profession and the tools used to make pieces of furniture, homes and cabinetry have come a long way.  

Investing in setting up your workshop properly can be expensive, but with the best quality products on offer, the items you produce will be quality. If your bread and butter is woodwork of some sort, then you’ll need a band saw in the mix. It makes cutting irregular shapes and curves into wood simple and quick. Also, a track saw is an everyday power tool that is light, portable and easier for smaller jobs than other more cumbersome saws.

Similarly, a table saw is a staple piece of machinery that most woodworkers will use. All the international hard working power tool brands have these products - Makita, DeWalt, Bayer and Hikoki to name a few. 

To keep yourself and your staff on your worksite safe as possible, a dust extractor is definitely a worthwhile investment. Breathing in harmful chemicals, toxins and microscopic particles can be dangerous. 

Your thicknessers, wood lathes, and planes will produce a pretty hefty amount of chips so you’ll definitely see the difference in clean up if a dust extractor is used. Your production equipment will run better, for longer, if there are no obstructions surrounding the machinery.

FAQ

How to choose the best drill press for my workshop? 

You'll only be as good as your tools, so make sure you choose a drill press that you can count on. You can rely on bench drill presses for beginner friendly and portable features at affordable prices. However, these models are only suitable for small materials. If you have more budget and are looking to work with larger and more powerful motors, then floor drill presses are the perfect choice produce more precise work.

How powerful does my drill press need to be?

The power of your drill press depends on  the type of work you need it for, the size of the material being drilled, how often you’re going to use it, and how much space you have available in your workshop. For example, if you’re working with metal, a powerful drill press with a strong motor, laser guide, and heavy metal frame will be more ideal to support the cutter. Another thing to consider is the final cut size that you want to produce. If you’re planning on cutting stock that is 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick, you’ll need a drill press with a 1-inch spindle. 

Is using a drill press better than a hand drill? 

A hand drill is controlled manually by our hand and arm, so it’s more prone to human error. As a result, you’re more likely to create a hole that’s slightly off-center. On the other hand, a drill press is primarily machine operated, allowing it to produce perfectly aligned holes of equal size consistently.