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title: "Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging)"
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# 710W power output Digital depth gauge for precision 2-speed gearbox for power & speed Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging)

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** VT300242
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (Parallel Guide, Quick-Lock Clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** VT300242 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bosch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bosch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay in the Zone:** Constant Electronic system maintains speed under load, preventing stalls and ensuring smooth drilling.
- • **Power Meets Control:** 710W motor with a 2-speed gearbox delivers both high torque and high RPM for versatile material handling.
- • **Built to Last & Perform:** Robust 11.2 kg metal build with Bosch’s signature quiet operation keeps your workspace professional and efficient.
- • **Effortless Setup & Safety:** Quick-lock clamps and keyless chuck enable fast, secure bit changes and stable workpiece positioning.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Digital depth display and physical stop ensure flawless, repeatable drilling every time.

## Overview

The Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 is a high-performance benchtop drill press featuring a powerful 710W motor, a 2-speed gearbox for optimized torque and speed, and a digital depth gauge for precise drilling control. Equipped with quick-lock clamps and a keyless chuck, it ensures fast setup and secure workpiece positioning. Its Constant Electronic system maintains consistent speed under load, while the sturdy 11.2 kg build and quiet operation make it ideal for professional and serious DIY environments.

## Description

From the manufacturer Constant speed The Constant Electronic system and two gears ensure the PBD 40 always provides optimum power Constant speed The Constant Electronic system and two gears ensure the PBD 40 always provides optimum power Precise and secure positioning The workpiece can, for example, be held down by the quick-release clamps included with delivery Precise and secure positioning The workpiece can, for example, be held down by the quick-release clamps included with delivery Quick tool changes Changing the tool is extra quick thanks to the keyless chuck Quick tool changes Changing the tool is extra quick thanks to the keyless chuck Easy to read The digital depth measurement makes it easy to read off the current drilling depth Easy to read The digital depth measurement makes it easy to read off the current drilling depth Comfortable and effortless work High functionality Digital display The working height remains the same and drilling is effortless, as the motor block moves with the drill when it is lowered Exact and secure positioning of the workpiece thanks to the PBD 40's parallel guide and large working surface Drilling can be perfectly controlled using the continuous speed settings Technical data •Power input: 710 W •Max. drilling diameter in steel/wood: 13 mm/40 mm •Drilling stroke = 90 mm •Machine weight: 11.2 kg •No load speed: 200–2500 min-1

Review: WOW! - This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the desertcart customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details.
Review: Fiddly to get used to, but a great tool when you are used to it - Getting used to moving the drill head to set the position is easy, just remember to release the depth stop (or put it high) so that you can then move it to actually drill. Love the variable speed and the one-knob controls. Setting the clamp is a bit stiff on the shaft (I want to try some machine wax to see if that helps). The laser cross is good, and the built-in light. Simple safety cut-off, just press the control knob to stop everything. Some complaints about drill bit wobble, but I've not found that, and I find the wheel easy to use. The parallel guide works OK, my only complaint is that the high side of it gets in the way of the clamp, if you are working with something lower - I was working with 26mm wood, and the fence is higher, so had to turn it around and use the edge of the flat side. Not a big deal, and no doubt if it was 25mm high, others would have the same issue with 24mm stock... First job was to drill and countersink 42 4.5mm holes 8mm from the edge of the timber - worked a treat and fully justified the purchase, so very happy bunny here.

## Features

- Digital system to read drilling speeds and depths easily
- Quick clamp holds even round materials for drilling accuracy
- Keyless precision chuck automatically retightens the drill bit
- 2-speed gearbox: high power in first gear and high speed in second gear
- Scope of supply: Parallel guide; Quick-action clamp; Carton

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00766C1A8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 29,479 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 7 in Benchtop Drill Presses |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Colour | Green |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 871 Reviews |
| Drill Type | Drill Press |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 13 Millimetres |
| Drilling Capacity Wood | 40 Millimetres |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03165140569163 |
| Included Components | 1 X Bench Drilling Machine Pbd40,1 X Parellel Stop,1 Quick Release Clamp |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 74.2L x 37.2W x 27.5H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (parallel guide, quick-lock clamps, 710 W, in Carton Packaging) |
| Item Weight | 11.15 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Material | Metal Plastic |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 13 Millimeters |
| Maximum Power | 710 Watts |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 650 Newton Meters |
| Maximum chuck size | 13 Millimeters |
| Maximum rotational speed | 2500 RPM |
| Model Number | 0603B07070 |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Part Number | 0603B07070 |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Special Features | Variable Speed |
| Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Newton Meters |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bosch
- **Maximum chuck size:** 13 Millimeters
- **Maximum rotational speed:** 2500 RPM
- **Power source:** Corded Electric
- **Voltage:** 220 Volts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would it be possible to replace the 13mm Bosch chuck with a standard 16mm twist-lock one? The Bosch one seems fiddly and could be too small.**
A: I replaced it with a Röhm Supra-S (Model No. 871050). The answer that states there is no provision for changing the chuck is incorrect. The supplied chuck (Röhm Supra-SK E) isn't specified for a pillar drill, while the Supra-S is. I also changed the bearing out for an NSK 6002DDUCM (n.b. this isn't an entirely simple undertaking, so approach at your own risk). The drill is a lot more accurate now with those two upgrades.

**Q: Why does it mention battery state when it is mains powered ?**
A: Because Amazon thought they would intrigue you by adding totally irrelevant information about the Bosch PSB 10.8 LI-2 Cordless Hammer Drill. Perhaps in readiness for the first of April?

**Q: I need to store this drill in a cabinet. What would be the minimum size box it would fit in fully assembled? Given dim. are shipping dim. Thanks!**
A: Hello - sorry for the delay - I've just measured it and the footprint is 33cm wide and 35cm deep. The top of the pillar is 66.5cm. In practise you would want your cabinet to slightly exceed these dimensions.

**Q: Can you use drum sanding attachments with this?**
A: I don't know. I wouldn't try it. The drill press is too small and not made for that much work.  Get a cheap $200 one from Harbor Freight with a belt, not a gear box like this one.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW!
*by M***O on 2 November 2016*

This thing is incredible! Features I love: - SLOW START! It starts slowly and then brings up the speed. In my opinion this is absolutely amazing for some safety aspects of a powerful tool like this. I would have spent the extra money on this tool for this feature alone! - 750w power. I'm sure I'd be fine with less but this is nice to have. - Not very loud, actually really comfortably quiet at lower speeds. I love this about many quality tools from Bosch and Makita, especially 18v tools. See below for my noise measurements. - Perfect speed adjustments! So easy to dial in exactly what you need from 200 to 2500 rpm. I also love that the speed is actually measured by the tool rather than just showing a number based on the position of the adjustment knob. So for example if you're drilling a tough material you will see the speed decrease on the LCD screen. - Physical depth stop and digital depth gauge on the screen. - The laser and LED light are very nice. Although the laser shines brightly off the metal surface at the bottom which I don't love. - Really versatile built-in clamp, which is removable. There's also a separate Bosch vice for £50 or so which to me seems a bit overpriced so I doubt I would get that from Bosch. - As far as I know this can drill much deeper than most others. - Usable for so many things, and I've also seen many tricks on youtube for using this in ways it wasn't intended, although i guess some of them may be unsafe to do. - Good weight for keeping it stable, but still can be moved without a problem. Quality: Looks and feels like superb build quality. I really don't understand why this is a "green" tool, which is what Bosch consider a "DIY" tool rather than a "blue" tool which is their professional line. Noise: (to me this is important) I measured noise from approx 1ft away (dB meter next to my head). I got these results: 78dB at 2500rpm. - Same amount of noise as my Bosch 18V-Li cordless drill at its maximum 1700rpm speed. (The UK government's health and safety website says your employer should give you hearing protection from 80dB, so I'd say best to wear ear protection for using this at high speed, especially for longer durations and when drilling metals.) 68dB at 1050rpm. - Reasonably quiet and comfortable, even for my sensitive ears. This is much less noise than 78dB. 56dB at 200rpm. - Roughly the same as my lovely Bosch GS-50 "silent" vacuum cleaner which I measured at 55db. Quiet enough to have a conversation or listen to music (obviously not recommended for safety reasons, you should be paying attention to your tool and material), and likely won't disturb other people. Chuck wobble: I cannot see or feel any chuck wobble at all. I have no proper device to measure but if I can't feel it then it's absolutely fine for me. Chuck play: The chuck does have a bit of play, meaning it can move very slightly sideways if I push it. it's about 0.33mm (one third of a millimeter) from pushing left to pushing right, measured at the end of an 8cm long bit. This is an extremely tiny movement so doesn't bother me. If measured from no-pressure to pushing in one direction then it's about half that much, about one sixth of a millimeter. Other than this tiny movement the entire tool feels extremely solid and accurate. Price: Not cheap but in my opinion it was absolutely worth the investment. It's a little cheaper from other shops but I love the Amazon customer service and easy returns (for example if there's an issue) so I was happy to pay about £15 extra (£245 instead of £230). Note: This newer version doesn't have the clear guard over the chuck as I've seen in some photos and videos online. Doesn't seem to be a problem at all. Conslusion: For me it was absolutely worth it, I'm LOVING this tool! - But to be fair you can also make holes with a £50 drill press, especially if you don't care about fancy features. If you're on the fence about buying this I would say, if it's not going to break the bank, go for it, I think you will love it. Remember to register with Bosch within 30 days of purchase for the extended warranty! See their website for details.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fiddly to get used to, but a great tool when you are used to it
*by S***L on 17 December 2023*

Getting used to moving the drill head to set the position is easy, just remember to release the depth stop (or put it high) so that you can then move it to actually drill. Love the variable speed and the one-knob controls. Setting the clamp is a bit stiff on the shaft (I want to try some machine wax to see if that helps). The laser cross is good, and the built-in light. Simple safety cut-off, just press the control knob to stop everything. Some complaints about drill bit wobble, but I've not found that, and I find the wheel easy to use. The parallel guide works OK, my only complaint is that the high side of it gets in the way of the clamp, if you are working with something lower - I was working with 26mm wood, and the fence is higher, so had to turn it around and use the edge of the flat side. Not a big deal, and no doubt if it was 25mm high, others would have the same issue with 24mm stock... First job was to drill and countersink 42 4.5mm holes 8mm from the edge of the timber - worked a treat and fully justified the purchase, so very happy bunny here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by D***D on 30 October 2018*

I was on the fence about whether or not to buy a traditional style belt driven pillar drill for approx £50 or spend the extra cash on this. I decided that the time saved in not having to change belts to adjust the speed was worth it alone as I am constantly switching between metal work and wood work and changing speed fast is essential for my job as a professional prop builder for the TV industry. The only slight gripe I have with the machine is the Chuck. It's not awful but it's also not the best hand tightening Chuck I've ever used. It doesn't seem to have a particularly positive feel to it when tightening up a bit. For most jobs it seems to grip the bit just fine but when fitted with a 35mm forstner bit, and drilling into 18mm ply the bit had a tendency to slip in the Chuck which is less than ideal. The same also happened with some metal bits when a touch too much pressure was applied the bit would slip. I decided the simplest and most cost effective solution was to order a 1/2 inch Shank keyed Chuck and simply swap them over. It was a 30second job and now the drill bits don't slip and I can get a decent amount of grip on anything I put in the Chuck. I'm not entirely sure why Bosch didn't supply it with a keyed Chuck in the first place but there you go. Anyway, it's a more useable tool with the new Chuck. The laser cross is pretty accurate, and accurate enough for quickly locating where to put the wood or center punched metal and then make fine adjustments to make sure the bit goes in the right place. The work light is ok, it could do with being a touch brighter but it's fine. The depth gauge is excellent and one of the best features on this drill. Very actuate for drilling the same depth hole time and time again and great for countersinking multiple holes to the correct depth. The drill seems relatively square, there is a tiny amount of movement in the pillar when applying a lot of pressure to the workpiece which tends to put the second hole in 50mm box section slightly off but as long as you don't apply too much pressure the drill is quite square for most of my needs. I'm sure a bit of tweaking with the grub screw will tighten everything up. The steering wheel handle is quirky but seems to work fine for me. Some people complain about it, I think it's just fine. The clamp is also a very handy feature but if too much pressure is applied this also pushes the pillar back and can put the bit slightly out of square. Again, I'm sure once I've tweaked the grub screw this may not be an issue. I may even add some More grub screws to clamp the pillar from the front as well to belt and braces it. All in all, a thoroughly recommended bench drill, lightweight, great torque for drilling metal and wood with large bits. I absolutely love it and wish I had spent the money years ago as it would have made my life much easier a long time ago....!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Bosch Bench Drill PBD 40 (710 W, Maximum Drilling Diameter In Steel/Wood: 13 mm/40 mm, Drilling Stroke 90 mm, In Cardboard Box)
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