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Einhell TC-BD 450 Bench Drill, 450W, Variable Speed
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Einhell TC-BD 450 is a corded 450W bench drill press, fifth in this guide. The Amazon listing puts it at £123.75 with a 4.3 rating from 384 reviews, a 2650rpm top speed across five speeds, and a 13.6kg bench footprint of 42cm by 21.8cm. It is sold as a bench drill for a DIY workshop, with a three-armed rubberised handle, an infinitely adjustable drilling table and a table that rotates up to 90° and tilts up to 45°.
The numbers on the listing are where it gets interesting, and not in a good way. The spec table gives a maximum chuck size of 50mm, a drilling capacity of 50mm in wood and 50mm in metal — the same 50mm three times — while one bullet calls 50mm the maximum drilling depth, not the chuck size or the capacity. That same table lists the motor as 450 Amps where a 450W motor on 220 Volts draws roughly 2A. And one bullet describes a brushless motor on a "grass cutter machine" with large lawn-friendly wheels, which is not a bench drill. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appears; we haven't tested the tool.
How those 384 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £123.75 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.3 out of 5, 384 reviews |
| Maximum power | 450 W |
| Amperage (as listed) | 450 Amps |
| Maximum chuck size | 50 mm |
| Drilling capacity | 50 mm in wood, 50 mm in metal |
| Maximum drilling depth (per bullet) | 50 mm |
| Maximum speed | 2650 rpm, 5 speeds |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent press drill for the DIY workshop and a great price at £100. Uaed to managw with an adaptor for mt old drill but this is so much easier. Worth spending sone time setting up before first use ti check levels etc.”
Verified purchase“Drill Press arrived well packed easy to set up, happy with the power for my requirements great quality and durability for the money, good size for benchtop work.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Pillar Drill 2026: 9 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is the maximum chuck size on the Einhell TC-BD 450?
The listing gives a maximum chuck size of 50 mm — the same figure it gives for drilling capacity in wood and for drilling capacity in metal.
Is the Einhell TC-BD 450 a variable speed drill?
Yes. The Einhell listing lists variable speed and 5 speeds, with a maximum rotational speed of 2650 rpm.
What amperage does the listing give for the Einhell TC-BD 450?
The spec table states 450 Amps, next to a maximum power of 450 Watts and a voltage of 220 Volts.
What is the maximum drilling depth of the Einhell TC-BD 450?
One of the bullets describes an adjustable depth stop and a maximum drilling depth of 50 mm.
Does the Einhell TC-BD 450 have a brushless motor and lawn-friendly wheels?
One bullet describes a brushless motor on a "grass cutter machine" with large lawn-friendly wheels. The other bullets and every spec field describe a bench drill press, not a mower.
How much does the Einhell TC-BD 450 cost?
The listing price is £123.75.
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