Challenge Handy-Drill

The Challenge Handy-Drill is a compact Challenge drill for light production and overflow hole work.

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Overview

The Handy-Drill is Challenge's compact drill for light commercial and overflow work when a full JF or multi-spindle is more machine than you need. Confirm capacity against your thickest stock.

The Challenge Handy-Drill is a single-spindle paper drill. It is a compact, affordable bench-top drill with automatic spindle start/stop and up to 2-1/2″ lift capacity for quick, accurate hole drilling.

Drill features:

• Up to 2-1/2″ lift capacity (the optional 2″ configuration expands the bit size range)
• Automatic spindle on/off with a pull-down lever for safe, simple operation
• Adjustable back-gauge stops and margins for repeat work

Available options:

• 2″ maximum lift configuration (expands bit sizes to 1/8″-1/2″, 13 sizes)
• Assorted drill bits and cutting blocks
• More back-gauge stops and margin guides

The automatic spindle start/stop gives safe, intuitive operation.

Challenge Machinery builds this equipment in Norton Shores, Michigan. Mid-State Litho is the authorized Michigan dealer (about 30 years).

Key features

• Compact Challenge drill
• Light production and overflow
• Smaller footprint than full production drills

Specifications

Specs can vary by configuration and options. Confirm against the factory sheet for the serial and options you order.

Why buy from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho became an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer about 30 years ago. Challenge is based in Norton Shores, Michigan, about two hours from our Grand Blanc showroom and service depot. We stock knives, sticks, drill bits, and wear parts. We install and train on site, and we service equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231 or request a quote. Browse Challenge Machinery.

Related equipment and supplies

Related: JF · paper drills · Challenge Machinery.

Call 1-800-343-4231 to size this for your stock and volume.

Handy-Drill, JF or a multi-head drill

The Handy-Drill drills one hole per stroke. It suits short runs and overflow work next to a larger drill.

• Challenge Handy-Drill: single spindle, hand lever, 2-1/2 in. lift.
• Challenge JF: manual drive, a heavier production drill at 225 lb.
• Challenge EH-3: hydraulic drive.
• Challenge MS-5: hydraulic drive, three standard or three narrow drill heads.
• MBM FMM3: manual drive, three drill heads.

If you drill short runs one hole at a time, choose the Handy-Drill. If the drill runs most of the day, compare the JF. If every job needs three holes, compare the MS-5 and the FMM3.

See every model on the paper drills page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lift capacity of the Challenge Handy-Drill?

The standard drill has a 2-1/2 in. lift. An optional 2 in. configuration accepts more bit sizes.

Which drill bit sizes fit the Handy-Drill?

At 2-1/2 in. capacity, the drill takes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and 1/2 in. bits. At 2 in. capacity, it takes 13 sizes from 1/8 to 1/2 in.

How close together can the holes be?

The minimum distance between holes is 3/8 in., center to center. The maximum margin from hole center to sheet edge is 2-1/2 in.

What power does the Handy-Drill need?

It runs on 115 V, 2.7 A, 60 Hz, single-phase AC.

Where is the Handy-Drill made?

Challenge Machinery builds it in Norton Shores, Michigan. Mid-State Litho installs, trains and services Challenge equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes.