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Challenge Handy-Drill

Safe and easy to operate with quality finishing at an affordable price. Lift capacity of 2-1/2" in 4 different drill bit sizes (1/4", 5/16", 3/8" and 1/2").

$2,245.00 USD

Ships by truck freight

Truck-freight shippingShips FOB with a lift gate.

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TypePaper Drill

Cut width2" (Drilling Capacity)

OperationElectric

Power120V Single-Phase

Details & specifications

Challenge Handy-Drill — Single-Spindle Paper Drill

Compact, affordable bench-top paper drill with automatic spindle start/stop and up to 2-1/2″ lift capacity for quick, accurate hole drilling.

Key Features

Up to 2-1/2″ lift capacity (optional 2″ configuration expands bit size range)
Automatic spindle on/off with pull-down lever for safe, simple operation
Adjustable back-gauge stops and margins for repeatable drilling
Convenient chip collector keeps the table clean
Hand-lever drill head for precise control

Specifications

Drill head operation	Hand lever
Lift capacity	2-1/2″
Bit sizes (2-1/2″ capacity)	1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 1/2″
Bit sizes (optional 2″ capacity)	1/8″–1/2″ (13 sizes)
Min distance between holes	3/8″ center-to-center
Max distance drill to side guide	9-7/8″
Max margin (hole center to sheet edge)	2-1/2″
Side-guide trip	Manual
Table space	18″ × 19″
Overall height	22-3/8″
Overall width	24″
Overall length	21.2″
Net / shipping weight	70 lb / 90 lb
Electrical	115 V, 2.7 A, 60 Hz, 1-phase AC

Applications

📎 Presentation sets, 📚 manuals & book blocks, 🧾 invoices & forms, 🗂️ bindery jobs requiring clean, accurate hole drilling.

Available Options

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

Benefits

Safe, intuitive operation with automatic spindle control
Consistent hole placement with adjustable stops and margins
Small footprint bench-top design for any bindery or print shop
Flexible bit size options to match common finishing needs

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Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

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Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.

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