Scheppach DP50 DP60 Digital Bench Drill / Pillar Drill / Drill Press Review

Bought on a whim, thought this machine worth sharing a review of, if for no other reason than an excuse for the rant at the end! I actually really like the drill - but for one flaw! Link below for the Italian supplier I bought from plus further specs. Techical data: Dimensions: 330 x 300 x 715 mm Base L x W x H 330 x 300 x 30 mm Speed range 170 – 800 / 490 – 2600 min-1 Chuck cap 1.5 – 13 mm Drill stroke 90 mm Drill-Ø in wood 40 mm Drill-Ø in steel 13 mm Drive 2-Gear Chuck to base max. 280 mm Motor 230 – 240 V~ / 50 – 60 Hz Input 710 W Weight net / gross 10.3 / 13.1 kg Packaging dimensions: 695 x 340 x 265 mm