Pedestal Drill Press

**mat** · 23rd April 2004, 11:05 AM

Rev
The 1HP model is the SPD-25A and is not much cheaper than the carbatec model currently on safe which I think is better quality.

**mat** · 23rd April 2004, 11:12 AM

Rev SPD25A vs SPD20
25 rated heavy duty 20 medium duty
1 HP vs 3/4
20mm drill capacity vs 16mm
throat depth 195mm vs 170mm
weight 67kg vs 55kg
work light vs no work light

you can get H&F to fax out the relevant page from their catalogue with specs + prices (RRP) you can usually get some off this.

**Dean** · 23rd April 2004, 11:54 AM

My 20B is marked as 1HP, and the motor is somewhat larger physically than the 3/4HP motor on the carbatec model, so who knows

Maybe they used a 1HP motor for a short period and reverted back... maybe the label is wrong... Not sure!

**davo453** · 24th April 2004, 08:54 PM

I guess you could if you don't really need the throat capacity go for a mortising machine.

the Carbatec version comes with the usual chisels etc but also has an additional chuck to turn it into a drill press.

Cheers

Dave

**rev** · 28th April 2004, 05:59 PM

Thanks for all the helpul advice.

I ordered the Carbatec CH18F in the fallout. Parted with a bit more than originally planned for but I think I got a good deal - $399 (Cat price $595) and a larger unit than I was expecting to buy at first.

Cheers

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