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Bench grinders, pillar drills and wood lathes
Bench-top and floor machines for a home workshop: bench grinders for sharpening, pillar drills for straight holes and wood lathes for turning.
Workshop machines
Key figures 150 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 370 W (S2 30 min)
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for Sharpening chisels, drill bits and garden tools
A compact bench grinder with a coarse and a fine wheel plus a wire wheel, built on a cast steel base.
Details of SIP 6" Professional Bench Grinder (07625)
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Workshop machines
Key figures 200 mm wheels · 2,980 rpm · 550 W (S2 30 min)
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A)
Good for Heavier grinding and shaping in a metal workshop
The bigger version of SIP’s pro bench grinder, with wider 200 mm wheels and a stronger motor.
Details of SIP 8" Professional Bench Grinder (07628)
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Workshop machines
Key figures 200 mm wheel + 710 × 50 mm belt · 2,980 rpm
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 550 W (S2 30 min)
Good for Grinding, shaping and smoothing metal
A two-in-one machine: a grinding wheel on one side and a tilting sanding belt (linisher) on the other.
Details of SIP 8" x 2" Bench Grinder / Linisher (01459)
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Workshop machines
Key figures 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 580–2,650 rpm · 50 mm travel
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 350 W
Good for Accurate holes in wood, metal and plastic
A small bench pillar drill for a shed or garage bench, with five belt-change speeds and a depth stop.
Details of SIP B13 5-Speed 350w Bench Pillar Drill (01710)
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Workshop machines
Key figures 13 mm chuck · 5 speeds 500–2,500 rpm · 60 mm feed
Power Mains electric, 350 W input
Good for Home woodworkers who want a tilting cast iron table
A bench drill with a cast iron head and a cast iron table that tilts to 45° and moves on a rack and pinion.
Details of Record Power DP25B Bench Drill
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Workshop machines
Key figures 13 mm chuck · 450–2,500 rpm variable · 60 mm depth
Power Mains electric, 550 W (S2) induction motor
Good for Drilling with easy speed changes
A pillar drill with stepless speed control and an LCD that shows the current speed, so there are no belts to move.
Details of Einhell TE-BD 550 E
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Workshop machines
Key figures 254 mm swing · 457 mm between centres · 5 speeds
Power Mains electric, 375 W input
Good for Smaller workshops, or a second lathe for small work
A compact cast iron lathe that suits a small workshop or a second lathe for small work.
Details of Record Power DML250 10" Mini Lathe
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Workshop machines
Key figures 305 mm swing · 393 mm between centres · 6 speeds
Power Mains electric, 0.52 kW input (½ hp)
Good for Workshops with little space; longer work with the optional bed extension
A larger midi lathe with spindle indexing and an optional bed extension for longer work.
Details of Record Power DML305-M33 Midi Lathe
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Workshop machines
Key figures 350 mm turning capacity · 1,016 mm between centres · 4 speeds
Power Mains electric (230 V, 13 A), 370 W
Good for Small workshops and DIY turning, including longer pieces
A benchtop starter lathe with a long bed and a three-piece chisel set in the box.
Details of SIP 14" x 40" Starter Wood Lathe with Chisel Kit (01458)
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