Perform CCRD Radial Pillar Drill

[wizer]

Hi guys

Looking for thing to put on the xmas list and I quite fancy a benchtop pillar drill. What does the forum think of the Perform CCRD?




TIA

 

[DaveL]

Never used that one but a general comment, it needs bolting down to a stable base as it is top heavy. Setting the head square to the table and locking it off after using it at angle will need doing carefully or the next job will be ruined. :x

 

[wizer]

Thanks Dave, I had wondered if that 'feature' would end up being a PITA. I'd like to keep this under £100, so it's closest contestant is the Jet JDP-8




This looks quite a good machine, or should I wait and go for something more pricey?

 

[Richardhw]

I have one (CCRD) but not used it much, it's big so don't underestimate the size. as davel says it needs securely fixing, loads of adjustment in all directions and good depth of drill (which is one of the reasons I bought it) changing the drilling speed can be an inconvienience ( swapping belts on pulleys) and some of the adjustments are not as good as they could be.
BUT it is a hell of a lot of drill for a little money and if you are not trying to use it for micrometer precise machining it's a good bit of kit

 

[CHJ]

I have one, purely for the extra reach available, have some comments about it HERE

The only additional thing done to it since has been the swapping of the chuck out for a better quality one, not because it was essential, now use the old in my lathe tailstock where the loose collar of the original does not annoy me spinning out of true and its 13+mm capacity is helpful.

Obviously the greater the reach out from the column you have the more 'flex' there is but have not found this a problem, indeed it engenders a more reserved approach to drilling rather than forcing a bit through.

 

[paulm]

As per Chas, I bought one for the extra depth in front of the vertical post, essential for drilling large turning blanks to getthem mounted, and for some other jobs, but if you don't particularly need that extra depth then go for something more rigid and accurate.

The extra depth does mean more flex and it is not hugely accurate as a result but fine for most general woodworking requirements rather than mechanical engineering !

Cheers, Paul

 

[WellsWood]

I went through a phase of thinking one of these would be a good idea for the extra capacity, but the extra space it needs along with its instability put me off. I decided that for my purposes, when I need to drill holes in a board further from the edge than I can at present, it usually means the workpiece is of a size where it's easier to take the drill to the workpiece. So on those rare occasions I use a corded drill in one of these.

 

[wizer]

A Dilemma for sure. I'd love to have the flexibility of the CCRD but it's shear size and heft has scared me away I think

Chas thanks for the link to your earlier post.

I think I'm going to go with the Jet as I can't really afford to go above £100 for the moment.

Mark I could have done with one of those today. Drilled 24 holes in some 2x4's and not one was straight! :roll: Made an order with axminster the other day too #-o

 

[WellsWood]

Mark I could have done with one of those today. Drilled 24 holes in some 2x4's and not one was straight! :roll: Made an order with axminster the other day too #-o

:roll: I've been in the W/S all day too, you'd have been more than welcome to pop round and use the pillar drill (in the warm :wink: )


On the drill front, have you had a look on ebay? Something like this might suit. Don't let the starting price put you off I don't think it's going to sell at that, especially considering it's a relisting and it only made £79 the first time around (about what it's worth IMO). Might be worth keeping an eye on?

p.s.
With regard to those runners etc. can I hold off for a couple of days if you're not in a rush now? I think I'm in the process of changing my mind about what I want.

 

[wizer]

It was one of those "Start one job but endup doing another" days.

I did think about a 2nd hand one on ebay, but this is going on my xmas list and my family are non-t'internet savvy. Plus delivery might be a PITA.

Yeh sure no rush with the runners. As long as they are in time for xmas.