Pearl Drilling Machine Japanese-115V

This is the genuine Japanese pearl drilling lathe, with a 115V motor for the North American market.  This is the first and best pearl drilling machine in use worldwide, far superior to the less expensive Chinese copies on the market. The difference is the quality of the components and the care of assembly, resulting in a pearl drilling machine that will drill perfectly aligned holes time and time again, for many years to come. 

Also available in 230V, see part number 158.115-200-240 below.  

How It Works:

The Japanese pearl drilling lathe produces a perfectly drilled hole with no deformation caused by the drill exiting the hole. That is because the lathe has a holding jig that allows for turning the pearl 180° while maintaining perfect alignment. Simply mount the pearl using the appropriate set of pearl or bead holders from the accessories kit, then begin drilling the pearl by bringing the holding jig up against the stationary drilling motor with the appropriate sized pearl drill attached. When you are approximately half way thru the pearl, pull back the lever on the holding jig all the way to the point where the holding jig unlocks from it's current position, and rotate the holding jig 180° to begin drilling into the pearl exactly where the halfway drilled hole is. The holding jig locks into position exactly at the correct spot. The result is a perfectly drilled hole with no "exit wound" damage caused by the drill bit.

This unit is meant for production work, and has two catch trays on either side of the holding jig for keeping the drilled pearls together as you work from pearl to pearl. Includes:

• Five pairs of pearl holding cups,
• Two genuine Japanese pearl drills
• Two wrenches
• One chuck key for the adjustable Jacobs chuck that holds the drills