To make applying that power user friendly we added an exterior,
single handle variable speed control that lets you choose the speed
(always set while the drill press is running) you need
The variable speed control is
operated by moving the lever
(when the PM2800 is running) on
the side of the head. This
placement makes it easy to adjust
speed and watch the LED readout
at the same time.
without touching a belt! The 400 to 3000 RPM spindle speed range
makes the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press as flexible as it is
powerful.
To make selecting specific spindle speeds easy and accurate, a large
LED display is mounted on the front of the POWERMATIC 18"
Drill Press. Also on that panel are the laser and work light buttons
as well as the large pull On, push Off switch (with safety key) that
operates the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press.
Lights and Lasers
To make full use of the built-in accuracy of the POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press seeing the work
clearly is crucial. For that reason we added a pair of strategically located LED work lights. These
LED lights are bright enough to make seeing layout marks easy but mounted on the underside of
the head to prevent glaring in your eyes. Plus, the LED’s are spaced to minimize shadows around
the drill bit. A simple push-button On/Off switch lets you use the LED lights only when needed.
A second push-button On/Off
switch controls a pair of lasers,
aimed to create an “X” at the drill
bit point of entry. The lasers are
fully adjustable by the user and
mounted to the sides of the head,
affording easy access should
setup be necessary. The
adjustment procedure is fast, easy
and fully described in the
illustrated instruction manual.
A pair of LED work lights (left) illuminate the drilling area while reducing
shadows. The dual laser lights (right) are bright, easy to see and fully adjustable
by the user. With the laser lines crossing exactly at the point of entry of the drill
bit, hitting layout marks is fast and easy – not to mention accurate.
The keyless 5/8”-capacity chuck (left) and easy to
use depth controls (right) make the PM2800 Drill
Press versatile and easy to use.
Chuck and Spindle
The POWERMATIC 18" Drill Press has an oversized
2”-diameter quill to insure stability even when using
large bits in tough woods. The quill has a #2 Morse
taper and comes with a handy knockout drift key for
removing the chuck arbor. We also include a high
quality, keyless, 5/8” capacity chuck. The quill
(spindle) assembly has a full 4 3/8” plunge capacity.
Finger-operated depth stops make it easy to limit
drilling depth for repetitive jobs. This stop system
also makes it easy to hold the spindle at a specific
