Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill

Originally Posted by jimbo16

Black Friday Amazon $274

Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 Watt, Parallel Guide and Clamp Included, in Box) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

Was noted earlier this week: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill

Doesn't detract from it being an awesome buy. IMO these are worth their regular price, any discount one can get is simply gravy on top.

I've pulled the trigger on this amazon deal. Spoke to a mate with one and got his impression. He's changed the chuck for a more accurate hole dimension. Both agreed for my lightweight need it's a definite bargain. Drilling some 'straight' holes yesterday in 10mm nylon sheet by hand was the final straw. Walked straight inside and hit the buy button.

Originally Posted by woodPixel

Just bought one.

Been thinking about it for 3 years... enough Delayed Gratification

So tempted. I saw one for the first time at a mate's place yesterday.

Edited: Ah, stuff it. I just bought it

Originally Posted by Midnight Man

Was noted earlier this week.

Oops, yes, I noticed that afterwards. I tried to delete my duplicate post but was not able.

BTW here are the mods I have made to mine...
1) ROHM Supra 1-13 Chuck
2) New handle - Bench Drill Machines Parts - Feed Hub Wheel & 195mm Handle-Z512 Z516 Z4116 Z4120 | eBay
3) Replaced the power cable with 10m of beefier cable.

Planned changes
4) Mounting to one of these steps
Dune 4WD Aluminium Folding Step
with a swarf drawer between the drill base and the step.

This is back on sale for $274 at Amazon and the Röhm 871050 is also available $123 (via UK)

Thanks for the info Jimbo. I bought the feed hub wheel set you identified on Aliexpress for $42.23 delivered. It's installed and I'm happy with the change. The only problem is an aesthetic one. There is a small gap between the hub wheel and the machine. The old plastic space doesn't fit. Did you bother finding one or just leave it?
Lyndon


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Originally Posted by BEM

Thanks for the info Jimbo. I bought the feed hub wheel set you identified on Aliexpress for $42.23 delivered. It's installed and I'm happy with the change. The only problem is an aesthetic one. There is a small gap between the hub wheel and the machine. The old plastic space doesn't fit. Did you bother finding one or just leave it?
Lyndon


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I just left it. Let me know if you have any bright ideas.

BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking.

(BTW it is $274 again in Amazon's boxing day sales for those that are still thinking)

Ordered, awaiting delivery.

damn just saw this and back at $429 or am I missing something.

A few question, please.

Is this the only compatible alternative keyless chuck for the Bosch PBD40.
Rohm 871050 Type 136 Supra 13S Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2-20 NC Thread 40.2mm Diameter 1-13mm Clamping Capacity

Best place to buy, please.
Amazon.au - Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Interested in any alternatives, keyless/keyed, places to buy.
Only other place I have found is Amazon.com US$78.45

EDIT: The Amazon.com price has gone up by about $33, they must be using cookies.

thanks
Keith

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill

Originally Posted by Bernmc

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

Looks like they used a shim in post #103

Originally Posted by Bernmc

Jimbo and BEM, those hubs you've linked to have a 22mm ID. The bosch's spindle is 20mm. Are you just tolerating a slightly off-centre hub, or is there an option I'm missing?

I just measured mine, it's 19mm (18.97 so allowing a bit of +-)

The chuck is showing up for me on Amazon AU via UK for $125.46 which is only $2 more than when I purchased. I imagine any chuck with the 1/2"-20 mount would fit.
Rohm Supra Keyless Drill Chuck 1/2 Inches, 1 Piece, 871050 with 13S 1 to 13 mm : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

Mine arrived today and the runout measured about 2cm below the chuck dropped from approx 0.12mm to less than 0.02mm

Very happy with the PBD 40, especially for the price. If it ever didn't meet my needs I'd be going for a Nova Viking, never going back to belts without fine speed control.