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Proxxon 28606 MICROMOT Drill Stand MB 140/ S

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  • 4-3/4 inch by 8-11/16 inch table is milled and fitted with a fence and scale
  • Solid column is chrome plated and the headstock is of die cast aluminum for precision and corrosion resistant use
  • Chromed feed lever operates via drive disc and ball bearing system offering very sensitive feed set-up
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Proxxon micromot drill stand MB 140/S. Provides the steadiness when needed and turns 38472, 38481 AC rotary tools and proxxon micromot 12-Volt rotary tools into a mini drill press. Holds rotary tools vertically or horizontally for more versatile use and many more applications such as a bench grinder.

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Customers say

Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the tool. They mention that it works well, is easy to fix, and is the best bang for your buck. Some complain about the durability, saying that the rear clamp broke at first use and the swivel part that clamps the rotary tool snapped. They also have issues with the handle. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the drill press. For example, they mention it works well, the results are decent, and the drill stand works great. They also appreciate the level action and the fact that it serves its purpose well.

"...This results in more control. There's a drill depth stop which works very well. The alloy drill table is machined flat and beautifully finished...." Read more

"Worked pretty good for what it is. This is not a Mill, or a drill press, but is pretty good at small jobs...." Read more

"...Save your money and get what works. All metal and very smooth." Read more

"...The drill stand works great. Especially when you need it and you never know when you need it. I work on models and it's fantastic...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tool. They say it is worth the trouble, provides the best bang for your buck, and is a useful tool for small jobs. Some customers also mention that it is an ideal tool for hobby enthusiasts.

"...This is not a Mill, or a drill press, but is pretty good at small jobs...." Read more

"I own a couple pieces of Proxxon tools. By far the best bang for your buck. Save your money and get what works. All metal and very smooth." Read more

"...Just like he stated it is easy to fix and worth the trouble...." Read more

"...It's worth the price asked for." Read more

7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

Customers find the tool simple to use and easy to fix. They also mention that the build is of quality craftsmanship.

"...The stand, itself, has become quite handy to me. A homemade wooden clamp is easy to make, with which to fasten various gizmos to the stand where I..." Read more

"...Sturdy and simple to use. Build is of quality craftsmanship." Read more

"...OK, no instructions. No big deal...." Read more

"...You can use it as a mini router as well as the drill press.. Easy to use" Read more

28 customers mention19 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tool. Some mention it's very well made, while others say it'll be flimsy and unreliable.

"...When the appropriate screws are tightened, it is rock solid. The only downside is the return spring is not quite strong enough, IMO...." Read more

"...The alloy drill table is machined flat and beautifully finished. Additional holes can be tapped for vice attachment...." Read more

"...The scale didn't last the first use...." Read more

"...Sturdy and simple to use. Build is of quality craftsmanship." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the tool. They mention that the rear clamp broke at first use, the swivel part that clamps the rotary tool snapped, and the vertical pole came loose after several uses. Some parts were also loose or had fallen off the stand.

"...After 4 months, the swivel part that clamps the rotary tool snapped. Replacement part is $18 plus $5 for shipping...." Read more

"...Then the other half of the jaw snapped off when I tried to see if i could get it to clamp just tight enough to hold on for a little bit...." Read more

"...side to side play was gone, there was still too much due to the loose bushing, but I deemed it usable...." Read more

"...Several problems stand out. The vertical pole came loose after several uses, had to re-tighten the nut...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the handle of the tool. They say that the screw on the tool clamp is laughable and the handle mechanism is poor.

"...The screw on the tool clamp is laughable! If the crossbar isn't horizontal, it hits the base and stops the downward travel of the tool! Absurd!..." Read more

"...The only negative I can find is the handle mechanism...." Read more

"...The only problem I had was screwing in the lever handle...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the playability of the tool. They mention that it has too much play, has a lot of side play, and has some play in the parts.

"...It came down stiffly with spots that were binding. It had a lot of side play even when pulled completely down, at least 0.2 inches, totally..." Read more

"...Secondly, there is too much play such that accurate drilling is not possible...." Read more

"There's some play in the parts, but after tightening everything up and adding a few washers, this thing is pretty good for small tasks...." Read more

Damaged threads, dented base, scratched post, imprecise fence, used item sold as new
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Damaged threads, dented base, scratched post, imprecise fence, used item sold as new
Despite the box being shrink-wrapped, this item appears to have been used and also arrived damaged. The biggest issue is that the threads for the press handle bar were chewed up -- these were either poorly machined, or perhaps more likely, a previous user attempted to thread the bar hastily, and cross-threaded the bar. But, Proxxon should not have sold this as a new item--it is not. As delivered, the bar could only engage 1-2 threads at the wrong angle. Others issues include, a nick (see photo) in the side of the base, and scratches in several places on the vertical post, which also indicate prior use, likely from trying to slide the press carriage when set-screws were too tight. The carriage was slathered with grease, the base/fence dirty, with finger-print smudges. Be prepared to spend some time "fixing" your "new" item. If your threads are damaged, the thread size for the handle is M5-0.8. Save yourself a trip to the hardware store to check (see photo). If you have that size tap and know how to chase threads, you can fix the threads so that the handle screws in as intended. Take care, go perpendicular to the face, and use a cutting lubricant. Unlike some reviews, I will say however, there were no issues with carriage failing to return to original position, so the spring had enough return force. However, the fence is anything but precision. Good luck trying to tighten the fence squarely. I have to use a separate clamp to hold the fence after adjusting its position with a square -- never mind using the built in thumb wheel, as you tighten, the fence will veer off from perpendicular. It is better than trying to drill freehand, but at this price, and considering the quality of other Proxxon tools, this press is a disappointment. No manual was included, but if you are ordering a drill press, surely you can figure out how to put it together. (:
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Shooter McGavin
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, useful
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2013
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I have used this Proxxon drill press for quite a few years, now. When the appropriate screws are tightened, it is rock solid. The only downside is the return spring is not quite strong enough, IMO. The press doesn't always return all the way to the top, without a little help.

Even though I have an 8" drill press, I still use this little guy quite a bit. It takes up much less bench space than a real drill press. The adjustable fence it very handy. And it stores away, easily.

Recently I purchased a second Proxxon drill press, just so I don't have to switch tools back and forth so much. The stand, itself, has become quite handy to me. A homemade wooden clamp is easy to make, with which to fasten various gizmos to the stand where I want an adjustable height.
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Vincent
4.0 out of 5 stars A mini drill stand with an excellent build
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2012
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I start my review with a challenge, based on the price, find a micro drill stand that beat this product. I love shopping for tools, I have been to a few corners of Asian markets I have not found one that matches the quality of this drill stand. It puts many bigger sized drill stand/press to shame.

The level action is moderately smooth, the alloy cast body clamps the stainless column, it rubs the stainless column as it moves up and down. The assembly must be well lubricated for smooth action, this means grabbing the stainless column will leave your hands oily. If the stainless column is left ill maintained, it will start to wear. However, the design of the drill stand results in extra precision where drill runout is almost eliminated. I have used it to make deep holes with carbide drill bits and I have yet to break any.

The level also has a positive feedback from the vibration of the drill bit. This results in more control. There's a drill depth stop which works very well. The alloy drill table is machined flat and beautifully finished. Additional holes can be tapped for vice attachment.

One of the cons with this drill stand is that it doesn't drill in an angle, although the collar attachment allows for rotation, it only turns the tool. The drilling action is always 90 degree up and down. The column is fixed. A seperate angle vise must be fitted to drill in an angle. I wish there's an optional laser attachment where I can drill with less guess work. The collar attachment is not universal for all tools it only fits Proxxon tools.

Overall this is a must have for making precision drilling. I am really glad that Proxxon produced this budget jewel. I wished all tools were made like this then we will have more time for work and less time fiddling with cheaply made tools.
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asdfdsasdfds
3.0 out of 5 stars fragile
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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Worked pretty good for what it is. This is not a Mill, or a drill press, but is pretty good at small jobs.

After 4 months, the swivel part that clamps the rotary tool snapped. Replacement part is $18 plus $5 for shipping. Not sure it is worth paying half the cost of the machine to replace 1 part.
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Karlo Bobiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Drill Stand.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016
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Great drill stand for hobby use. I use it to make straight and precise holes on my Tamiya1/32 scale parts which are made out of plastic or carbon fiber. Sturdy and simple to use. Build is of quality craftsmanship.
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Phillip W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very solid piece of equipment
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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I own a couple pieces of Proxxon tools. By far the best bang for your buck. Save your money and get what works. All metal and very smooth.
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IguannaMan
5.0 out of 5 stars I have 6 Dremel drills and this is my go-to
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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It's been a long time now since I purchased the rotary drill and system. The drill stand works great. Especially when you need it and you never know when you need it. I work on models and it's fantastic. You can use it as a mini router as well as the drill press.. Easy to use
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A. J. Good
1.0 out of 5 stars Fragile like you wouldn't believe
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2012
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I have ordered two of these from Amazon. The first one came with a cracked jaw, making it so I couldn't get the tool into the press. I returned that one.

The second worked great for about an hour. I went to tighten the press at a specific height and the piece that clamps down on the vertical shaft to hold it in place snapped. I tried to finish what I was doing, since I was almost done. Then the other half of the jaw snapped off when I tried to see if i could get it to clamp just tight enough to hold on for a little bit.

If it didn't break just for looking at it, it'd be a great little machine. They really need to make the parts that have stress put on them out of steel.
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karyn kudrna
4.0 out of 5 stars Careful. Very good but you need to be handy
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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Bottom line this is a very good stand. I had same issue another reviewer had with the mechanism binding on the bearing. Just like he stated it is easy to fix and worth the trouble. The issue is the black bearing guide on the side that has the banana shaped hole does not have a clean curved guide surface. This part is a casting and a bit of the overfill they were suppose to trim off prior to painting was not removed. All you need to do is unscrew the 1 screw holding it in place, use your drum sanding wheel ( not a stone) and run it along the curved edge using low speed. Since anyone buying a stand made for a dremel should have a dremel thus is an easy fix. A round file would do the same trick. I rand the sanding drum until the metal flash was removed and cleaned off all the paint on the inside of the race. It is made of zinc and rust will not be an issue. I used some of the extra grease i found caked on the bearing to apply to my cleanup job and then reassembled. It took less that 10 minutes to do and was well worth it as the stand now has a very nice feel and very straight and supported vertical travel. If i did not need to repair it i would have given it 5 stars. Note that this unit is far sturdier than the dremel one. I actually bought one of each for work and use these as arbor press fixtures instead of a dremel stand and this particular stand i found to have a much better guide ( once fixed ;-))
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Sunset
4.0 out of 5 stars Arrived as advertised.
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2018
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The Drill Stand is well built, no problem with Fitting all together and previous comments about poor finishing were not evident. I expect it to function as intentioned - as a miniature drill stand, for model making..
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Mr A D Sugden
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Small Drill Stand
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2019
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I do not know how I managed before on small precision drilling jobs before I purchased this stand.
The quality is what you expect from this manufacturer
I put it straight into use and it has given me more confidence in doing micro drilling
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Mr A D Sugden
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Small Drill Stand
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2019
I do not know how I managed before on small precision drilling jobs before I purchased this stand.
The quality is what you expect from this manufacturer
I put it straight into use and it has given me more confidence in doing micro drilling
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Adeptus mechanicus
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen soporte con buena relacion calidad precio
Reviewed in Spain on February 13, 2017
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De los soportes que he probado es de los mas estables. La columna vertical se une a la base a traves de un orificio de forma ajustada y se asegura mediante un tornillo que ejerce presion sobre esta. No he detectado ninguna holgura ni imprecision en las semanas de uso que le he dado.
Tiene una guia desplazable para acoplar en ella utiles como un pequeño tornillo. La base presenta un orificio a traves del cual se puede taladrar el material de trabajo, como suelen tener todas las bases de taladro. Tambien tiene orificios para tornillos orientados a instalar otros utiles de la marca, como una pequeña mesa de coordenadas.
Hay que tener en cuenta que es una herramienta orientada a realizar pequeños trabajos con precision, no es un taladro de columna industrial.
Comprado en conjunto con un Proxxon SBE.
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まっきー
5.0 out of 5 stars コンパクトです
Reviewed in Japan on October 26, 2018
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ハンドルーターの利用範囲が広がりました♪
斜めに回転させる事もできます
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Juste un Client
5.0 out of 5 stars très bon attention étau non fournis
Reviewed in France on July 6, 2016
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Ça a l'air plutôt solide arrivé démonté il n'y a pas de notice mais avec un peu de bon sens pas de soucis par contre un conseil graisser toutes les visses et les pièces en frottement .( 3 clé allen fournies)
Pour le prix je penses pas qu'on soit volé surtout que Proxxon est d'une meilleur qualité générale que Dremel .
seule petit reproche c'est pour le réglage des angles il faudra impérativement retirer votre Proxxon pour ajuster (90°<0°>°90°) .

je joint une photo avec l’étau non fournis ref : "Proxxon 28132 étau de machine MS 4" ainsi que ma "Proxxon 28472 FBS 240/E" évidement non inclus... si ça peu vous aidez a vous faire une idée du produit .
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Juste un Client
5.0 out of 5 stars très bon attention étau non fournis
Reviewed in France on July 6, 2016
Ça a l'air plutôt solide arrivé démonté il n'y a pas de notice mais avec un peu de bon sens pas de soucis par contre un conseil graisser toutes les visses et les pièces en frottement .( 3 clé allen fournies)
Pour le prix je penses pas qu'on soit volé surtout que Proxxon est d'une meilleur qualité générale que Dremel .
seule petit reproche c'est pour le réglage des angles il faudra impérativement retirer votre Proxxon pour ajuster (90°<0°>°90°) .

je joint une photo avec l’étau non fournis ref : "Proxxon 28132 étau de machine MS 4" ainsi que ma "Proxxon 28472 FBS 240/E" évidement non inclus... si ça peu vous aidez a vous faire une idée du produit .
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