9 best drilling machines

The boring machine is the most popular type of equipment in workshops, garages and production workshops. It is used to process various materials, starting with soft wood and ending with solid iron. Drill allows you to perform a variety of operations. These are drilling, countersink, milling, thread cutting, polishing, etc. For each type of work it is necessary to select a tool with certain parameters. In the workshop or garage a good machine will be a good helper, which will help in solving various tasks. The production workshop requires an accurate and productive unit, it will be configured to perform one or two operations. Thanks to the valuable expert advice, it will be easier to choose a drilling machine for your requirements.

How to choose a drilling machine

1. Power. One of the main characteristics of the drill will be the engine power. For a house or a garage, there is enough unit for delivering 500-600 W, and for more serious cases you should stay on models 1000-1500 W. It should be borne in mind that machines under 220 V look weaker than analogs with connection to the power network.
2. Drilling diameter. The next important parameter for drilling is the diameter and accuracy of the holes produced. Household models are equipped with cartridges in which you can clamp the shank with a diameter of up to 16 mm. On the production, the accuracy of processing is important, and the diameter of the equipment can reach 32 mm.
3. Security.During work, it is important not to forget about occupational safety. To avoid chips flying towards the operator, there must be a transparent protective screen. Useful will be the function of not turning on the machine after a temporary blackout.
4. Additional functionality. Modern drilling machines are equipped with a number of additional functions. Reverse allows you to cut threads, automatic feeding improves performance, coolant system increases tool life, and backlight makes work more comfortable.

In our review, experts selected 9 of the best drilling machines. In the selection of applicants the following criteria were taken into account:

1. power and performance;
2. functionality and equipment;
3. cost;
4. expert opinion;
5. reviews of domestic users.

Ranking of the best drilling machines

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top Cheap Drilling Machines	1	Einhell BT-BD 701	14 990 ₽
	2	Encore Corvette-47 90470	12 972 ₽
	3	SPECIAL SSV-500-16 SPEC-3262	8 499 ₽
	4	Jet JDP-8L	8 500 ₽
The best drilling machines of medium and premium segments	1	PROMA BY-3216PC / 400	277 200 ₽
	2	Dewalt dwe1622k	97 690 ₽
	3	Enkor Corvette-441 94410	103 230 ₽
	4	PROMA E-1720FVL / 400	51 580 ₽
	5	JET JWDP-12 716000M	32 000 ₽

Top Cheap Drilling Machines

Cheap drillers are purchased mainly for domestic purposes. Most often, these are models connected to the 220 V network. They do not have record-breaking power and rich functionality. But feasible assistance in the construction or repair of machines machines will provide to their owners. Experts drew attention to the following models.

Einhell BT-BD 701

Rating: 4.8

Universal household drill is a Chinese machine Einhell BT-BD 701. Experts believe that a high quality of workmanship is a distinguishing feature of the model, for which it becomes the winner of the rating.With a power of 630 W, equipment can cope not only with the drilling of soft materials, but also with the processing of large-sized metal blanks. The device has a small weight (35 kg), which allows, if necessary, to move the machine to the material. The drill is powered from the 220 V network, the spindle speed is regulated in the range from 220 to 2450 rev / min.

Users speak positively in the thematic forums about the ease of management, the presence of a vice in the kit, the rigidity of the frame. The minus of the drilling machine becomes a lot of noise, modest opportunities for the use of drills (3-16 mm).

Encore Corvette-47 90470

Rating: 4.7

Domestic development Enkor Corvette-47 is not inferior to the leader of the rating for a number of indicators. This and 12-speed control, and low weight (36 kg), and reasonable price. And in terms of noise, the model looks preferable. But here in the engine power there is a certain loss (550 W). This is reflected in the capabilities of the drill. With it, you can handle wooden or plastic parts, in extreme cases, drill soft grades of metal. Experts note the small dimensions of the machine, which allows it to be installed on a workbench or table. In the budget model there are no modern options such as laser or reverse.

The main disadvantage of the drilling machine, according to users, is the rapid heating of the electric motor. Therefore, drilling (10-15 minutes) will have to alternate with other work.

SPECIAL SSV-500-16 SPEC-3262

Rating: 4.6

Another domestic development implemented in China fell into our rating. On the third line is the CCV-500-16 SPEC-3262 drilling machine. Many Russian masters managed to test it, appreciating strengths and identifying cons. First of all, the model is inferior to the leaders in power (500 W). The experts removed rating points for the flimsy frame and the engine's rapid heating.

Positively, you can appreciate the low price and lightness (20 kg). The model is neatly made and looks in reality, as in advertising photos. It is quite convenient and simple to work with the device, while drilling it is possible to obtain fairly accurate dimensions of the holes. Drill is perfect for home workshop or garage, where the volume of work is small.

Jet JDP-8L

Rating: 4.6

The most affordable price stands out among household drills model Jet JDP-8L. The Swiss manufacturer was able to offer Russian buyers a tasty price due to the organization of production in China. Experts noted the cast iron base of the machine, which makes it stable and reliable. At the same time, the mass of the model remained minimal (19 kg). Somewhat inferior to competitors drilling machine in power (350 W), and the maximum diameter of the drill is limited to 13 mm.

Select the optimal drilling mode will have only 5 spindle speeds. A useful option would be the depth limiter. The manufacturer has provided for the adjustment of the inclination of the table, changing its height. Users consider the presence of backlash a weak point of the tool.

The best drilling machines of medium and premium segments

High precision, productivity, and also wide possibilities drilling machines of an average and premium price segment differ. With the same success, they can be used in car repair shops or factory workshops. Experts advise to pay attention to several models.

PROMA BY-3216PC / 400

Rating: 4.9

The drilling machine PROMA BY-3216PC / 400 25003216 is an equipment for serial production of parts. This practical model is developed in the Czech Republic, and made in China. Experts believe that one of the most important advantages of drilling machines is high power (1.5 kW), combined with automatic feeding. This symbiosis allows you to speed up the drilling. To prevent the drill from burning when machining solid metals, the manufacturer equipped the machine with a coolant system. The maximum drill diameter that can be inserted into the chuck is 32 mm. M24 taps for threading in cast iron and M20 for steel billets are allowed.

Professional locksmiths flatteringly about the drill, noting the high performance of the equipment. The disadvantages include the high price.

Dewalt dwe1622k

Rating: 4.8

The Dewalt Dwe1622k has several advantages over competitors. The model is lightweight (14.55 kg), compact size, good power (1.2 kW) and the ability to work from single-phase network. In this case, a crown-bit can make large holes in metal (up to 50 mm). Equipped with equipment and coolant system. Losing the model to the winner of the rating not only in performance, but also in functional equipment. The maximum diameter of the tooling that can be inserted into the cartridge is limited to 16 mm. The manufacturer has not provided for the adjustment of speed.

Drill finds its application not only in workshops, but also in engineering and shipbuilding plants. Snap-in changes quickly, and the comfort in the work provides LED backlight.

Enkor Corvette-441 94410

Rating: 4.8

Enkor Corvette-441 boring machine hit the top three rankings for magnetic base. With it, the tool can be fixed on any flat metal area in order to further perform drilling. Such an unusual approach makes a heavy machine (58 kg) mobile, which was appreciated in shipbuilding, bridge construction, pipe laying, etc. The drilling device can be used continuously throughout the entire shift thanks to an 1.5 kW asynchronous motor. Also, the manufacturer has equipped the device with the coolant supply system. The engine and the electromagnet are switched on separately from each other.

Users are impressed that it is possible to install drills with both cylindrical and tapered shanks in the machine. The magnet holds the tool even with a strong feed.

PROMA E-1720FVL / 400

Rating: 4.7

PROMA E-1720FVL / 400 boring machine could not get into the top three of the rating because of its modest power (1.1 kW). The equipment operates from a three-phase network, most often it is used for processing plastic, wooden and metal blanks. Experts like the design of the device, the desktop can be rotated around the rack at 360 degrees. There is a table rotation at an angle of 45 degrees. Illumination is responsible for convenience in work, and a transparent shield provides protection for the operator. The table has special grooves, they are designed for mounting and fixing devices. It is possible to regulate turns at the expense of a variator.

The owners of the machine mark high-quality assembly, good quality materials, the presence of variable-speed transmission. The minus of the drilling machine is a small table and modest power.

JET JWDP-12 716000M

Rating: 4.6

Drilling machine JET JWDP-12 716000M attracts the attention of domestic users at an affordable price. This is his clear superiority over competitors. Not bad the manufacturer has equipped his product, the machine has a laser, LED flashlight, keyless chuck, smooth adjustment of the spindle speed. But a small engine power (550 W) and the absence of the coolant supply system did not allow to rise higher in the drill rating. Therefore, even thin drills need to monitor the flow, to prevent the emergence of smoke in the drilling zone.

The cast-iron table on the one hand becomes an obvious advantage of the model (and even with grooves), but the overall dimensions leave much to be desired. And the weight of the machine is 38 kg, which pushes the owner to search for a permanent place for the equipment.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.