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Chuck capacity is the maximum drill-bit shank diameter the chuck can grip. For automotive and general workshop work, 13mm chuck capacity covers the majority of drill bits used (drill bits above 13mm typically have reduced shanks to 13mm). For heavier fabrication work and structural drilling, 16mm or 20mm chuck capacity gives more grip on larger drill bits and Morse-taper drill bits. The chuck capacity is listed on product pages; match it to the largest drill bit you typically use.

Smaller drill bits run faster; larger drill bits run slower. As a rule of thumb for HSS drill bits in mild steel: 6mm bit at 1500-2000 RPM, 10mm bit at 800-1200 RPM, 16mm bit at 400-600 RPM, 25mm bit at 200-300 RPM. Stainless steel runs at roughly half these speeds; aluminium runs at roughly double. Variable-speed pillar drills make matching speed straightforward; belt-changed pillar drills require manual belt repositioning between speed ranges.

Always secure the workpiece — never hold metal by hand under a rotating drill bit. A drill vice (a small machine vice that bolts to the drill table) is the most flexible solution for small and medium workpieces — 100mm and 150mm jaw widths cover most automotive and fabrication work. For larger workpieces or thin plate, T-slot clamps secured to the table give better hold. Both approaches give consistent positioning and prevent the bit from grabbing and spinning the workpiece.

Yes. Replacement keyed chucks (Jacobs-style and others), keyless chucks, drive belts, motor brushes, depth-stop assemblies, and quill-return springs are available for the majority of Draper, SIP, and Sealey pillar drills. Search by the machine model code. WhatsApp 07754288583 with model details for older units.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

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Within Metal Working, Metal Pillar Drill covers the bench-mounted and floor-standing pillar drills designed for drilling holes in metal — heavier, more rigid, and more accurate than handheld drills, with a column-mounted spindle that descends through a fixed workpiece held in a drill vice or clamped to the bed. Metal pillar drills are sized by chuck capacity, throat depth (the distance from the column to the spindle centre), motor power, and spindle speed range. Parts For Machines supplies pillar drills across the trade and professional ranges — typical chuck capacities from 13mm (standard automotive and light fabrication) up to 25mm and larger (heavy industrial).

Bench-mounted pillar drills are sized for general workshop use; floor-standing variants extend the throat depth and column height for larger workpieces. Parts For Machines is an Authorised Distributor and Seller of Draper, SIP, and Sealey across the metal pillar drill range. For pneumatic-powered drilling — air-driven drills used in tyre-bay and assembly-line applications — Parts For Machines offers Chicago Pneumatic.

Product pages list chuck capacity (the maximum drill-bit shank diameter — the working capacity), throat depth (limits the distance from the column to the centre of the workpiece — important for drilling near the edge of large plates), motor power (typically 0.5-1.5 kW for trade-grade drills), spindle speed range (variable-speed drills allow matching speed to drill-bit size and material — small bits run fast, large bits run slow), table size and tilt range, and overall column height. Quill travel (the distance the spindle can descend below the housing in a single pass) is the maximum hole depth in one operation.

Pillar drills are professional kit. Always clamp the workpiece (don't hold metal by hand under a pillar drill — the bit can grab and spin the workpiece), use the correct drill-bit type and speed for the material, and apply cutting fluid for steel and stainless. Trade pricing on multi-tool and workshop fit-out orders is available; contact the team via WhatsApp 07754288583.

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Chuck capacity is the maximum drill-bit shank diameter the chuck can grip. For automotive and general workshop work, 13mm chuck capacity covers the majority of drill bits used (drill bits above 13mm typically have reduced shanks to 13mm). For heavier fabrication work and structural drilling, 16mm or 20mm chuck capacity gives more grip on larger drill bits and Morse-taper drill bits. The chuck capacity is listed on product pages; match it to the largest drill bit you typically use.

Smaller drill bits run faster; larger drill bits run slower. As a rule of thumb for HSS drill bits in mild steel: 6mm bit at 1500-2000 RPM, 10mm bit at 800-1200 RPM, 16mm bit at 400-600 RPM, 25mm bit at 200-300 RPM. Stainless steel runs at roughly half these speeds; aluminium runs at roughly double. Variable-speed pillar drills make matching speed straightforward; belt-changed pillar drills require manual belt repositioning between speed ranges.

Always secure the workpiece — never hold metal by hand under a rotating drill bit. A drill vice (a small machine vice that bolts to the drill table) is the most flexible solution for small and medium workpieces — 100mm and 150mm jaw widths cover most automotive and fabrication work. For larger workpieces or thin plate, T-slot clamps secured to the table give better hold. Both approaches give consistent positioning and prevent the bit from grabbing and spinning the workpiece.

Yes. Replacement keyed chucks (Jacobs-style and others), keyless chucks, drive belts, motor brushes, depth-stop assemblies, and quill-return springs are available for the majority of Draper, SIP, and Sealey pillar drills. Search by the machine model code. WhatsApp 07754288583 with model details for older units.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

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