Multi Head Drill Press

[rwm]

Has anyone seen or used a multi head like this?




Looks mighty useful if it works well. Is this uncommon? Valuable?

Robert

 

[brino]

Never seen that.
Can you tell if it's original/built-in, or an aftermarket attachment?

It resembles one of those adjustable heads to access screw at funny angles, but with many heads....

Thanks for posting it!

-brino

 

[rwm]

I found one on eBay. It's called the Quadrill so it's aftermarket. Pretty cool but I assume it would add to the slop in the quill and not as precise as chucking directly. Hopefully someone will chime in.
R

 

[wawoodman]

Like a turret lathe, on a drill press. Who'da thunk it?

 

[wa5cab]

I've never seen one but have seen the time when I could have used something like that to drill, counterbore, and tap multiple holes. What is the 4th head hidden behind the plastic guard?

 

[chips&more]

That's different!

 

[brino]

It looks like Festool has appropriated the name "Quadrill" for one of their high power corded drills:
https://www.festool.co.uk/Microsite/Pages/QUADRILL.aspx

Here's the one reference I've been able to find (other than other machinist sites asking about them) about the tool above:
http://www.normanmachinetool.com/products/01_04_12_CHICAGO QUADRILL.pdf

With what I know about Festool's pricing and the rarity of the Quadrill shown above, I am certain I will never own either one.

-brino

 

[Ulma Doctor]

you mean like this???








i got it a little over 2 months ago from member TAWP Tool and have not mounted it yet!

 

[rwm]

How much is it worth??? Should I buy the drill press? Asking $400.
R

 

[Ulma Doctor]

i'd be the guy that'd come in around 300-350 for the unit ,
just because you know that there is one or more issues with the machine in general.
if it sounds and runs really good 350, if not 300