My machine...

[A_Camera]

Good luck with your build. I notice we have the same bench drill... a Bosch PBD 40. What do you think about it? I hate the chuck and the fact that that it has too much flexing but otherwise it is nice. I will change the chuck one of these days and also fix the flexing...

[JW1977]

Good luck with your build. I notice we have the same bench drill... a Bosch PBD 40. What do you think about it? I hate the chuck and the fact that that it has too much flexing but otherwise it is nice. I will change the chuck one of these days and also fix the flexing...

Thanks!
If they would make a blue version of it i would love it. As you say the big flaw is the design of the chuck.
I disassembled the machine once. I thought I should change the bearings but I noticed that it wasn’t the chuck itself that had too much clearance, it’s what holds the bearings, the chassis.
When I drilled the linear rails I noticed that it gets better if you tighten the big handle pretty hard before you drill. It might seem obvious but I have forgotten before so…

I have thought about upgrading the PBD40 myself when my router will be ready. Not too easy but off course it can be done with some work. I think it would be worth it.
It’s a nice bench drill. I’m also surprised I haven’t found any info about anyone who has done it yet…