Thread: Revolutionary Teknatool Drill Press

I say! There's a bulge in me apron! It's about time someone re-invented these dinosaurs.

More info here (USA):
NOVA Galaxi DVR Lathe

It says down the bottom 115/230v Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz. Maybe they're incorporating a one size fits all voltage motor? Tony?

What is GREAT about it is the 150mm quill travel (at last). The automatic depth stop is good too but I wonder how that goes for clearing the last chips out of the hole.

At $1499 USD I expect they'll be about $2500 here.

Interesting that the demo model was a benchtop version but pre-procustion is a pedestal. Ease of moving them arounds the show circuit I guess.

Very cool, lots of innovation there.

Can't say I'd ever buy one though, I feel like if you started having problems with it there's no way youre going to fix them without a trip back to the seller.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

It says down the bottom 115/230v Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz. Maybe they're incorporating a one size fits all voltage motor? Tony?

What is GREAT about it is the 150mm quill travel (at last). The automatic depth stop is good too but I wonder how that goes for clearing the last chips out of the hole.

At $1499 USD I expect they'll be about $2500 here.

the $1500 USD for the first 40 units incorporates a 20% discount because the manual is incomplete and the decals are missing and purchasers are expected to complete a survey. Then shipping is a "special" rate at USD $200.
in AUD would be close to $2750 (including GST) plus shipping and the "Australia tax". I doubt that we'll see any in Australia.

on the surface, the Bosch PDB40 is a very similar machine

Originally Posted by ian

the $1500 USD for the first 40 units incorporates a 20% discount because the manual is incomplete and the decals are missing and purchasers are expected to complete a survey. Then shipping is a "special" rate at USD $200.
in AUD would be close to $2750 (including GST) plus shipping and the "Australia tax". I doubt that we'll see any in Australia.

on the surface, the Bosch PDB40 is a very similar machine

Why the doubt, it is manufactured for a New Zealand company so I think the chances of our getting them are fairly good. I looked at the Bosch and it is rubbish, or the one I looked at was due to very bad run out at the chuck.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

... Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz.

The technology is in the form of a stepper motor which means that the speed is controlled by switching transistors which change the pulse frequency into the motor to change the speed. A form of synchronous motor if you will.

As such the input frequency does not matter since it is first converted to DC then the control circuit spits out pulses to control the motor.

But I agree, it is about time but having said that it seem that they are using similar technology to what they are using in the new generation of brushless hand held power tools.

John

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

It says down the bottom 115/230v Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz. Maybe they're incorporating a one size fits all voltage motor? Tony?

The actual motor is probably neither 115V nor 230V. I would say it is a multivoltage input or order the motor to suit your location. Or both. The supply voltage will be set in the factory (most likely a jumper or switch on the circuit board, or even just a parameter in the set up) depending on the location of the dealer.
I think it's a great idea and can't see any reason why they won't be offered in Aus.

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

Why the doubt, it is manufactured for a New Zealand company so I think the chances of our getting them are fairly good. I looked at the Bosch and it is rubbish, or the one I looked at was due to very bad run out at the chuck.

Yeah I've played with a couple of those Bosch floor models and they both seemed horribly cheap.

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

I looked at the Bosch and it is rubbish, or the one I looked at was due to very bad run out at the chuck.

I did say "on the surface" meaning superficially

Interesting that there's been a degree of questioning as to when Bosch will release a Blue version of their DP. The answer to date (from Bosch) has been the PDP40 is DIY and there's no plans for a blue version.



the Tecknatool DP seems to use the same motor as their Nova Galaxi DVR 1644 Lathe.
The advertising copy I've seen is US specific so I'm guessing that 110/220V (or 115/230V) means either single (110V) or dual (2 x 110V) hot wires as found in US house wiring. I understand that most US / Canadian homes have at least one 220V outlet intended for a clothes dryer.
As I understand it, US 220V wiring uses 4 wires -- 2 x active, 1 x neutral, 1 x earth

This is the best DP I can find in Oz at a reasonable price ($1790) at the moment. Quill travel of 105mm is not great, but 25mm better than most.

B28H Pedestal Drill Press | Redfoxmachinery

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

I say! There's a bulge in me apron! It's about time someone re-invented these dinosaurs.

More info here (USA):
NOVA Galaxi DVR Lathe

It says down the bottom 115/230v Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz. Maybe they're incorporating a one size fits all voltage motor? Tony? .

Hz won't matter as that will be handled by programming.

I suppose reasonable is a loose term but I would look at this company and made in Oz Pedestal Drill Press Australia and Bench Press Melbourne

You won't get much better and made in Oz has to be worth a few dollars or wait for the Teknatool to arrive.

The Parken is the dogs nuts - but at over $5,000 its just too much !

Ross, I was led to believe that there was a cheaper version than that but I don't know for sure as mine is of the same quality but cost me $150.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

I say! There's a bulge in me apron! It's about time someone re-invented these dinosaurs.

More info here (USA):
NOVA Galaxi DVR Lathe

It says down the bottom 115/230v Single Phase but doesn't mention the Hz. Maybe they're incorporating a one size fits all voltage motor? Tony?

Originally Posted by BobL

Hz won't matter as that will be handled by programming.

but the internal wiring might matter.
230V US / Canadian outlets use 4 wires Active (at +115V), Neutral, 2nd Active (at -115V), and earth.
You need Technatool to advise if the 230V input is for Europe / Australia or is for US 4 pin plugs.


who is going to ask?