Pearl Drilling Machine Japanese 200-240V

The genuine Japanese pearl drilling lathe is the first and best pearl drilling machine in use worldwide — and it shows. Built with precision components and careful assembly, this machine drills perfectly aligned holes time and time again, year after year. It is far superior to less expensive Chinese copies on the market, where component quality and assembly care simply do not measure up.

Designed for drilling pearls and other round objects with a maximum hardness of 5 Mohs, this lathe accommodates pearls up to 34mm in diameter. The 200–240V motor operates at 6,500 RPM, making it the correct choice for countries where that voltage range is standard. A plug adapter may be required to fit your local outlet configuration.

Compatible drill sizes range from 0.2mm (minimum) to 3.2mm (maximum). For best results, genuine Japanese pearl drills are recommended, though HSS twist drills and similar jewelers' drills may also be used.

Features

• Drills pearls and round objects up to 34mm in diameter
• Rated for materials up to 5 Mohs hardness
• 6,500 RPM motor (200–240V)
• 180° rotating holding jig maintains perfect alignment throughout the drilling process — eliminating exit-wound deformation
• Holding jig locks precisely into position at the 180° rotation point for accurate through-drilling
• Adjustable Jacobs chuck accepts drill diameters from 0.2mm to 3.2mm
• Two catch trays on either side of the holding jig for production workflow efficiency
• Compatible with genuine Japanese pearl drills, HSS twist drills, and similar jewelers' drills
• Made in Japan

How It Works

The Japanese pearl drilling lathe produces a perfectly drilled hole with no deformation caused by the drill exiting the pearl. Mount the pearl using the appropriate pearl or bead holders, then bring the holding jig up against the stationary drilling motor to begin drilling. When approximately halfway through the pearl, pull back the lever on the holding jig to unlock it, then rotate 180°. The jig locks precisely into the correct position, allowing the drill to enter the existing hole from the opposite side. The result is a clean, perfectly aligned through-hole with no exit damage.

Specifications

What's Included

• 5 pairs of pearl holding cups: 3mm, 5mm, 7mm, 9mm, and 11mm
• 2 genuine Japanese pearl drills each in 0.8mm, 1.0mm, and 1.2mm
• Two wrenches
• One chuck key for the Jacobs chuck

Notes

This machine is also available in a 115V version — see part number 158.115. A plug adapter may be needed depending on your local outlet configuration.

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