Electronic feed raises and lowers drill chuck automatically 1/4". The light pressure of the feed prevents damage to diamond coated drill bits, but does result in a much longer drilling time.
Abrasive drilling: When using drill tubes and 180 boron carbide grit, the Automatic Gem Drill is very economical. The best advantage is that it is automatic and does not have to be manually controlled.
Plastic putty holds the work piece. The putty can also serve as a dam to hold grit around the tube. Unit comes with boron grit, 1/4" Jacobs chuck, 1 1/2 and 2mm drill tubes, cleaner, plastic putty, instructions and guarantee. Size 6"L x 4"W x 13"H.
Bracket and motor can be quickly adjusted for height or removed and mounted horizontally to convert unit into a buffer or carver
A versatile, light duty drill that can do fast, accurate drilling. Unit is powered by a 1/15 HP, 5000 RPM motor. Comes with 1/4" Jacob chuck and key, water pan, instructions and guarantee. Size 7"L x 4"W x 14"H. Shipping weight 10 lbs.
Model No. 605MGD -- Manual Gem Drill $ 240.00
Nugget and Bead Vise
NBV618 -- Bead Vise With 3" diameter x 5/8" deep aluminum tank and vise as shown. Holds beads up to 3/4" for drilling. Shipping weight 1 lb. $ 37.30
PPV627 -- Putty Vise
Has same aluminum tank, 1" square block of plastic putty and 1/4" brass ferrule. Plastic putty holds the work piece and brass ferrule can act as a dam to hold grit or water when drilling. Shipping weight 1 lb. $ 17.85