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Challenge JF Paper Drill
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Challenge JF Paper Drill

Floor-model foot-pedal paper drill with 2″ capacity, auto-trip side guide, adjustable margins, and 13 hollow bits (1/8″–1/2″) for clean, accurate holes.

$3,495.00 USD
Ships by truck freight

Freight items can be purchased online; final delivery details may be confirmed before shipment.

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Truck-freight shippingShips FOB with a lift gate.
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Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.
TypePaper Drill
Cut width2" (Drilling Capacity)
OperationElectric
Power120V Single-Phase

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Details & specifications

Challenge JF paper drill. Single-spindle workhorse drill for letter, legal, and everyday commercial hole drilling.

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Overview

The JF is Challenge's single-spindle drill for shops that drill standard holes all day without multi-spindle complexity. Reliable for letter/legal binder prep, tags, and general commercial drilling.

Step to MS-5 or EH-3 when multi-hole patterns dominate the day.

Challenge JF - Floor-Model Paper Drill Heavy-duty single-spindle drill with foot-pedal control, 2″ stack capacity, auto-trip side guide, and 13 hollow-bit sizes for clean, accurate holes.

Key Features Convenient foot-pedal operation for hands-free sheet control Drills up to 2″ stacks in a single stroke 13 hollow drill bit sizes from 1/8″ to 1/2″ Auto-trip side guide and adjustable margins for repe

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

Key features

  • Single-spindle commercial drill
  • Letter/legal and general commercial hole work
  • Challenge bits and blocks supported
  • Entry production drill vs multi-spindle systems

Specifications

Drill head operation Foot pedal
Drill bit sizes available 13 sizes from 1/8″ to 1/2″
Lift capacity 2″
Minimum distance between holes 3/8″ center-to-center
Maximum margin (hole center to sheet edge) 4″
Side guide trip Automatic
Table space 19.5″ × 42″
Overall height 60″
Overall width 42″
Overall length 32″
Net / shipping weight 154 lb / 225 lb
Electrical 115 V, 15 A, 60 Hz, 1-phase AC

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 is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer for about 30 years. 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; install and train on site; and service equipment across Michigan and the Great Lakes. Call 1-800-343-4231 or request a quote. Browse Challenge Machinery.

Related: MS-5 · Handy-Drill · paper drills.

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

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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.

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.