How I chose a budget drilling machine for my needs

The drilling machine helps to raise the quality of work to a completely different, higher level. In addition, a correctly selected model will allow you to quickly and accurately drill, cut threads and perform other work on wood and metal.

Main characteristics

The characteristics of the acquired drilling machine should, first of all, depend on the frequency of use. If the work is one-time, then you can safely take a household tool that will cost less. But such a machine, with daily repeated use, will not lead to savings, but to high costs - for regular repairs and a quick purchase of a new tool due to rapid wear.

Important indicators:

· Power. For domestic use, you can take an instrument up to 600 W, for professional - more than 600 W.

· Diameter and depth of holes - depends on the type of planned work.

· Type of connection to the mains. There are two types of machines - for a 220 V network (household models, for connecting to ordinary sockets) and for a 380 V network (some professional models that can be used in specially equipped workshops, production networks). The three-phase type of connection (380 V) eliminates the possible loss of power, which has a positive effect on the quality of work.

Drilling machine Stavr SS-16/550 - high quality and inexpensive

When buying, I chose a household model, since I planned to use it for work not every day. I have had the Stavr SS-16/550 drilling machine for more than two years. With intensive use for one day, I take breaks every hour for 15 minutes so as not to overheat.

Power of 550 W is enough for working with wood, chipboard, metal, and 9 speed modes allow you to choose the optimal one for the material being processed.

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