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Warco 2B5 Pillar Drill

Overview

We have a Warco 6“ and an Axminster 8” bench grinder. is part of the Warco range of well-engineered, workshop drilling machines. It's features include:

  • Start / stop switch incorporates emergency stop
  • Fitted with rotary / tilting table
  • Positive quill depth stop
  • Isolator switch fitted to belt cover
  • Tee slotted tables fitted

Link to Axminster manual

Link to Warco manual

A paper manual is kept for this machine in the Makerspace


Safety & Induction

:!: Risk Score Amber

:!: Risk Assessment: Link

:!: Do I need an induction to use this machine? Yes

:!: Can I use this machine while lone working? Yes

PPE Required / Suggested / Banned
Eye protectionRequired
Hearing protectionSuggested
GlovesBanned

Induction Information

:!: Do I need an induction to use this machine?: Yes

  • You can get an induction for this machine by submitting a request to contact@newportmakerspace.org, or by completing this google form
  • An induction for this machine is expected to take up to 30 minutes
  • The induction will cover setup and safe usage of the machine

Maintenance History

Date next maintenance is due: 01/04/2026

Date Member ID Notes
01/10/2025 John O PAT test completed
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