MC I have a really old Axminster pillar drill sat on the bench, it is very heavy to move but once bolted down it is solid in use. Due to work on the shed I cannot get in through the door ATM but as soon as I can (Thursday) I will look at the model number if you wish. It has a range of speeds but to be honest I have probably never changed it in 10 years or more. It does everything I ask of it, I even made a honing wheel for my carving tools to fit.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
If it's old, it's quite possible that it's NOT a current model and Axminster may source their current range from a different manufacturer. But if it is still current, the model number would be very helpful.
In my experience, Axminster have excellent Customer Service.
There's no urgency since I can use a Bosch “pistol” drill in a Wolfcraft Drill Stand (that I clamp in a vice) in the interim and I'm certainly looking around since I hope that whatever I buy will outlast me.
I was going to buy a new washing machine this month but think that a pillar drill will be more fun!
With best wishes and thanks again.
MC