Challenge JF Paper Drill
Challenge JF single-spindle paper drill. Foot pedal, 2 in lift, 13 hollow bit sizes from 1/8 to 1/2 in. Authorized Challenge dealer in Michigan with service and financing.
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The Challenge JF is a single-spindle paper 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. It is a reliable choice for letter and legal binder prep, tags, and general commercial drilling.
Step up to the MS-5 or EH-3 when multi-hole patterns dominate the day.
The JF is a heavy-duty floor-model drill. Foot-pedal operation leaves both hands free for sheet control. It drills stacks up to 2" in a single stroke, takes 13 hollow drill bit sizes from 1/8" to 1/2" for clean, accurate holes, and has an auto-trip side guide and adjustable margins.
Challenge Machinery builds this equipment in Norton Shores, Michigan. Mid-State Litho has been the authorized Michigan dealer for 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 has been 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 equipment and supplies
Related: MS-5 · Handy-Drill · paper drills.
Call 1-800-343-4231 to size this for your stock and volume.
Single spindle or multiple spindle
The JF has one spindle. It drills one hole per stroke through a stack up to 2 in high. The operator moves the stack for each hole in the pattern.
A multiple-spindle drill drills a full hole pattern in one stroke. Challenge makes the MS-5 with three heads and the EH-3. MBM makes the FMM3, a three-spindle floor model.
Choose the JF if most jobs need one or two holes, or if the hole pattern changes often. Choose a multiple-spindle drill if you drill three-hole or five-hole patterns all day.
For lighter work, see the Challenge Handy-Drill. Compare every model on the paper drills page.
Delivery, power and service
The JF ships by truck freight. The shipping weight is 225 lb. It plugs into a standard 115 V, 15 A, single-phase outlet.
The footprint is 42 x 32 in and the drill is 60 in tall. Measure the floor space before delivery.
Mid-State Litho is an authorized Challenge Machinery dealer in Michigan. We stock drill bits and wear parts. For setup and repair, see service and support. To pay in monthly amounts, see financing and leasing.
Frequently asked questions
How thick a stack can the Challenge JF drill?
The JF drills a stack up to 2 in high in one stroke.
What hole sizes does the JF take?
The JF takes 13 hollow drill bit sizes from 1/8 in 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 4 in.
What power does the JF need?
The JF needs a 115 V, 15 A, 60 Hz, single-phase outlet.
When is a multiple-spindle drill a better choice?
A multiple-spindle drill is a better choice when most jobs need the same three-hole or five-hole pattern. The Challenge MS-5 and EH-3 drill a full pattern in one stroke.
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
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Lease and purchase options available.