The Bernardo KF 10 is a compact benchtop drill-mill for model making, hobbies, and small workshops, with steel drilling up to Ø10 mm, face milling Ø20 mm, a 0.25 kW motor, and speeds of 100–1,000 / 100–2,000 rpm. Weight 45 kg, MK 2 taper. Krollit, official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
- Steel drilling Ø10 mm
- Max face milling Ø20 mm
- Max end milling Ø10 mm
- Spindle speed 100–1,000 / 100–2,000 rpm (Vario)
- Spindle taper MK 2, travel 30 mm
- Cross table 240 x 145 mm, X/Y travel 180 / 130 mm
- Motor 0.15 kW (S1) / 0.25 kW (S6) 230 V
- Weight 45 kg
Who uses the KF 10 and for what
Model makers, advanced hobbyists, and small workshops choose this machine for precision machining of small parts: drilling of aluminum and mild steel components up to Ø10 mm, milling of keyways and small surfaces, chamfering of metal parts. The compactness of the machine (weight 45 kg, dimensions 420 x 343 x 720 mm) makes it a suitable solution for workbenches in home workshops, technical schools, and training centers.
Its place in the Bernardo range
The Bernardo KF 10 is positioned in the entry-level segment of benchtop drill-mills. Above this machine, the range offers more structured models such as the KF 25 D Vario (110 kg) and the BF 25 Super (165 kg), with greater drilling capacity and a larger table. Below the KF 10, there are no professional drilling/milling combination machines: for purely hobbyist simple drilling uses, the TB bench drills from the same Bernardo range can be considered.
Krollit logistics and support
Bernardo shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days to the South). For original Bernardo spare parts, shipping 3-5 working days from Krollit warehouse. Customer support in Italian available for technical documentation, product sheets, and spare parts order management. Krollit has been an official Bernardo distributor since 2007.
Who is the KF 10 for?
| Profile |
Compatibility |
Reason |
| Model makers and advanced hobbyists |
Suitable |
Drilling Ø10 mm and milling Ø20 mm on small parts, 45 kg benchtop weight |
| Technical schools and training centers |
Suitable |
Compact machine 420 x 343 x 720 mm, MK 2 taper, standard 230 V power supply |
| Professional workshops for continuous use |
Not suitable |
0.25 kW motor and 10 mm capacity oriented towards occasional use, not series production |
Not suitable for: series production, machining hard steels beyond Ø10 mm, continuous milling cycles in a mechanical workshop (for these uses, BF 25 Super or higher models are needed).
Machining capacity
| Steel drilling |
Ø10 mm |
| Max face milling |
Ø20 mm |
| Max end milling |
Ø10 mm |
Spindle and speed
| Spindle taper |
MK 2 |
| Spindle travel |
30 mm |
| Spindle speed (Vario) |
100–1,000 / 100–2,000 rpm |
Table and head
| Table dimensions |
240 x 145 mm |
| Table travel (X / Y) |
180 / 130 mm |
| T-slots |
8 mm |
| Head tilt |
±45° |
| Head height adjustment |
180 mm |
| Spindle-column distance |
140 mm |
Motor and dimensions
| Motor power S1 100% |
0.15 kW |
| Motor power S6 40% |
0.25 kW |
| Voltage |
230 V |
| Machine dimensions (L x W x H) |
420 x 343 x 720 mm |
| Weight |
45 kg |
Standard equipment
- Chuck 1-10 mm / B12
- Spindle arbor MK 2 / B12
- Drawbar M10
- Digital speed indicator
- Digital spindle travel indicator
- Height-adjustable guard with microswitch
- Tool set
Frequently asked questions
What are the drilling and milling capacities of the KF 10?
Steel drilling up to Ø10 mm, face milling up to Ø20 mm, end milling up to Ø10 mm.
The stated capacities refer to standard unhardened steels (e.g., C40, S235). On harder materials or alloy steels, the actual capacity may be lower: in this case, it is advisable to reduce the rotation speed and feed rate to avoid stressing the spindle and tools.
How is the spindle speed adjusted on the KF 10?
The machine has continuously adjustable Vario speed in the range 100–1,000 / 100–2,000 rpm.
The Vario adjustment allows fine-tuning the speed to the material and tool diameter, without having to change belts or gears. For face milling of mild steels, one typically works in the low range, while for small diameter holes in aluminum, the high range is used.
What power supply and motor does the KF 10 use?
0.15 kW (S1 continuous) / 0.25 kW (S6 intermittent) motor with 230 V power supply.
The motor operates with standard 230 V single-phase power, present in all workshop and laboratory environments. The S6 40% rating indicates that the motor can deliver maximum power for intermittent cycles, while the S1 100% rating indicates the nominal power for continuous use.
What are the table dimensions, travel, and spindle taper of the KF 10?
Cross table 240 x 145 mm with X/Y travel of 180 / 130 mm, MK 2 spindle taper, spindle travel 30 mm.
The MK 2 spindle taper is an international standard: accessories (self-tightening chucks, milling arbor holders, reduction arbors) are commonly available. The table travels allow working with parts that fit within the effective usable dimensions (X/Y travels net of clamping obstructions).
How much does the KF 10 weigh and what type of installation does it require?
The machine weighs approximately 45 kg and is designed for installation on a robust workbench, with a standard domestic 230 V electrical connection.
The reduced weight of 45 kg allows for manual positioning (with two people) and installation on standard benches. However, verify the load-bearing capacity of the bench and the presence of a flat surface to avoid deflection during milling.
