Hello,

Has anyone seen Screwfix's own brand Titan pillar drill:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb5...ill-240v/16108

It sounds quite good. It has a page and half of glowing reviews,
although the last three are very critical, so I don't know which to
believe.

I thought I read here that 500W induction motors were recommended for
an entry level pillar drill? This is 500W but it doesn't say whether
it is induction or not; does anyone know?

It says the spindle travel is only 50mm. That doesn't seem much. Is
that average for a pillar drill? Are there any better out there?

Am I right to think that the chuck to table distance is not that
relevant because you could swing the drill through 180 degrees to
drill larger items?

The remaining figure is the throat depth which is 115mm. How does this
compare to other makes? Is it restrictive? It doesn't sound much being
what, just over 4 inches.

Here is the spec copied and pasted:

500W Motor
9-Speed
16mm Keyed Chuck
0-45° Left & Right Table Tilt
Cast Iron Table
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Product contents:
Pillar drill, laser combination, shield, spindle pulley, counter
wheel, magnetic switch and chuck guard.

Specifications:
W x D x H: 300 x 610 x 610mm. Table W x D: 170 x 170mm. Spindle travel
50mm. Throat depth 115mm. Chuck to table 270mm. Chuck to base 330mm.
No load speed 280-2350rpm. Weight 20kg.


Thanks,
Stephen.