Draper 230V 12 Speed Floor Standing Drill, 600W

The Draper GD20/12EF is a full-height 600W floor standing drill press built for professional automotive, engineering, and maintenance workshops. Sharing the core specification of the GD20/12E — 20mm drilling capacity, twelve speeds from 180 to 2,740 RPM, and a rack and pinion adjustable worktable — the GD20/12EF adds a taller, dedicated floor-standing column that brings the machine to a full working height of 1,635mm. This makes it a true stand-alone workshop machine that requires no bench or additional support structure, freeing up valuable workspace while delivering the stability and reach of a permanently installed industrial drill press. At 64kg, it is built to stay precisely where you put it.

Key Features

The GD20/12EF's twelve-speed range of 180 to 2,740 RPM provides the fine-grained speed control essential in a professional workshop environment. Twelve steps across this range allow precise matching of spindle speed to material type and bit diameter — from slow, high-torque performance for large diameter holes in steel, through to fast, clean cutting in aluminium, wood, and plastics. This level of speed selection is particularly valuable in automotive and maintenance settings where drilling requirements vary significantly between jobs.

The 305 x 305mm square worktable is fitted with a smooth rack and pinion height adjustment mechanism, enabling fast, precise repositioning with one hand — a meaningful time saver in a busy workshop compared to loosening and resetting a friction clamp. The 80mm spindle travel and 185mm throat depth provide the reach and capacity to handle substantial workpieces comfortably, while the 20mm drilling capacity and 3–16mm chuck range cover the full spectrum of hole sizes encountered in automotive and general engineering work.

The MT2 spindle taper ensures compatibility with the full range of standard chucks, arbors, and specialist tooling. Safety provision is complete: a no-volt safety release switch prevents unexpected restart after any power interruption, a depth stop enables accurate, repeatable blind drilling, and a chuck guard protects during operation. The steel motor casing and lockable pulley cover underline the machine's heavy duty construction. Supplied with a BS approved non-rewireable moulded plug and approximately 1.8m of cable.

Specifications

Who Is This Floor Standing Drill For?

The GD20/12EF is the natural choice for professional workshops where a dedicated, full-height floor standing drill press is required. Automotive technicians, fabricators, engineers, and maintenance professionals who need a machine that delivers consistent, accurate results across a wide range of materials and hole sizes will find the GD20/12EF fully equipped for the task. The full 1,635mm standing height eliminates the need for a supporting bench, making it ideal for workshops where bench space is at a premium or where the drill press needs to stand independently as a dedicated workstation. It is equally well suited to serious home workshop machinists who want a professional-grade machine as a permanent fixture.

How Does the GD20/12EF Compare to the GD20/12E?

The GD20/12EF and GD20/12E share the same motor, speed range, chuck capacity, spindle specification, table size, and safety features. The key difference is the column height: the GD20/12EF stands at 1,635mm compared to the GD20/12E's 1,050mm, and weighs 64kg versus 58kg. The GD20/12EF is the right choice when you need a fully self-contained floor standing machine at comfortable standing working height with no supporting bench required. The GD20/12E suits workshops where the machine will be positioned alongside a workbench or where overall height is a consideration.

Why Choose the Draper GD20/12EF?

For workshops where the drill press is a primary piece of equipment used throughout the working day, the GD20/12EF offers everything needed in a single, self-contained unit. The full standing height, combined with the rack and pinion table, means the machine accommodates a wide range of workpiece sizes without awkward improvisation. The 600W motor and twelve-speed range deliver professional performance across materials, and the comprehensive safety specification — no-volt switch, depth stop, chuck guard, and lockable pulley cover — meets the demands of a professional working environment. For anyone who needs a serious, capable, and permanently installed floor standing drill press, the GD20/12EF is a well-specified and competitive choice.