More speeds let you match spindle speed to the bit and material: slow for large bits and steel, fast for small bits and wood. Pillar drills here include 5, 12 and 16-speed models, and some have variable speed. A 5-speed machine suits occasional general drilling, while 12 or 16 speeds give finer steps for regular metalwork.
On a radial pillar drill the head slides on a horizontal arm, so the distance from the column to the bit can be changed to reach the centre of wider work, and the head can usually be tilted for angled holes. Two are listed in Pillar Drill: a 5-speed 550W bench model at 820mm and a 5-speed 550W floor model at 1620mm.
Guards clamp around the collar above the chuck, so the collar diameter is the size to match. Replacement guards are listed at 60mm and 75mm, the latter described as fitting GDM pillar drills. Measure the collar on your machine or check its model number, then compare with the collar diameter filter, which includes 40mm, 55mm, 60mm, 72mm and 92mm.
The belt is given by its width and length and the disc by its diameter, so 915x100mm / 150mm means a belt 915mm long and 100mm wide with a 150mm disc. Examples here include a 25 x 762mm belt with 125mm disc, a 1220 x 150mm floor-standing machine and 305mm disc sanders. Replacement belts and discs must match these sizes.
It sands curves, inside cut-outs and shaped edges that a flat belt or disc cannot reach. The sanding sleeve rotates and moves up and down at the same time, which spreads wear along the sleeve and helps avoid score lines. Belt Sanders lists 450W oscillating spindle and bobbin sanders, including one that combines a spindle with a belt.
A metal lathe holds the cutting tool in a slide that is wound along the work, giving controlled cuts in steel, brass and aluminium; one listed has 300mm between centres. A wood lathe spins the timber while you guide hand tools on a rest. Variable speed wood lathes of 250W, 550W and 750W are listed. Both types are found in Metal Lathes.
Bench & Pillar Machines
This category covers static workshop machines for drilling, sanding and turning. Pillar drills make up the largest group, with bench-mounted and floor-standing models, radial pillar drills and industrial variable-speed machines, alongside replacement drill press guards. The Belt Sanders page includes belt and disc sanders for shaping and finishing, and the Metal Lathes page lists metal and wood lathes, while milling drilling machines are listed with the pillar drills.
Brands include Sealey, Draper, SIP and Clarke. When choosing a pillar drill, compare the number of speeds, motor power and whether a bench or floor-standing column suits your workspace and the height of the work. Check the supply voltage as well, as the range includes 230V machines and industrial models that require a 400V supply.
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