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The Manual Gem Drill is an excellent choice for drilling medium to soft gemstone material or glass. The unit is a lever operated, versatile, light duty machine, that drills quickly and accurately with a 3/4" stroke. The motor and bracket can be quickly adjusted for height. This unit is powered by a 1/15hp, 5000rpm variable speed motor and features a foot operated speed control. This gem drill can easily be converted into a carving and buffing kit simply by removing the motor and mounting it horizontally. The drill comes complete with a 1/4" Jacobs chuck and key, water pan, instructions, and product guarantee. This unit is NOT available in 220V, 50Hz but can be used with a voltage transformer.
Good drill but very stiff working right out of the box. Ran it thru 150 - 200 pumps before I used to drill some stones. Loosened a fair amount after that but still a bit for delicate drilling. My workbench space is limited so this drill is good for my purposes. All in all a sturdy drill at a fair price.
I have used my first drill press for over 8 years and it is beginning to show wear. I like the precision and ease of operation I have with the manual drill and the smaller size allows me to work in my limited space. I just purchased a second one and would recommend this product.