Review Hitachi B13F 10 inch Drill Press, Benchtop with Laser

 

Review Hitachi B13F 10 inch Drill Press, Benchtop with Laser
Hitachi B13F 10 inch Drill Press, Benchtop with Laser
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Pros: nice drill presser
Cons:belt adjustment not so easy

Technical Details

  • Motor: 1/3 HP, 3.5 amp, continuous duty, induction-type, 120v, 60 Hz
  • 5 Speeds easy change with V-belt and pulleys : 680, 1160, 1780, 2380, 3000
  • Drilling Capacity 1/2 inch in cast iron; Spindle Taper JT33; Spindle Travel 2.5 in; Chuck size 1/16 to 1/2 in. drill bit range
  • Table 7.75 x 7.75 in; to spindle 10.75 in; L-R tilt 45 deg; Base to spindle 15.75 in
  • Includes: Laser assembly, Drill chuck 1/2 in

The Hitachi B13F 10 inch Drill Press, Benchtop with Laser is another versatile product from the staple of Hitachi. The Laser Sighting is mounted to the cast iron drill press head and provides a crosshair pattern to quickly and accurately target the drill location on the workpiece. The table tilts left and right up to 45 degrees, it has a center drill-through hole and parallel mounting through-slots that are 9/16 inch wide x 5 inches long.


The table can also be swung out of the way to use the machined cast iron base with slots as a work surface. Swing on the drill press is 10 inches, 5 inches from center of drill chuck to column. Spindle travel is 2.5 inches and drilling capacity is 1/2 inch in cast iron. The speed range is 680 to 3000 rpm. Five speeds are easily changed while unit is turned off with V-belt and step pulleys. Though it is a great drill presser but the belt adjustment is not easy and sometimes there is a grinding noise coming from the spindle. Overall it is a must have for every workshop and I recommend it.