Sensitive Drilling Machine

This is a small manually operated drill press designed for drilling small holes, usually less than 1/2 inch in diameter. The name 'sensitive' is used because the machinist can 'feel' the action of the drill point as it goes into the work. This drill operates at much higher speeds then the upright drilling machine and should only be used with small drills. The travel of the spindle is also limited so the table must be adjusted so parts are relatively close to the drill.