For what job?
Holes for dowels, rows of holes in side panels and preparation for selected fittings. For dedicated fittings, we check the aggregate, pattern and required drill bits.
MAGGI / SINGLE-HEAD DOWEL BORING MACHINE BS 21 PRESTIGE
Boring System
21 Prestige.
Compact semi-automatic dowel boring machine for drilling in face and edge. Direct setup for joinery workshops and repetitive furniture elements.
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Official page ↗21spindle
640 mmbetween the outermost spindles
0–90°head position
WHEN DOES THIS VERSION MAKE SENSE?
Drilling with set references.
BS 21 Prestige combines 21 spindles on a single drilling head. It is suitable for panel materials and suitable solid wood; the pattern is determined by the fitted tools, stops and head position.
Why this model?
Choose it when the 640 mm range covers your holes and when you are happy with setting the side stops by scale. For wider patterns, compare BS 23 or BS 29.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPERATION DEMONSTRATION
Set it once. Then repeat.
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Machining preparation
From the drawing of the element to repeatable drilling.
Animated illustration of the principle; not to scale and not a substitute for instructions for safe use. The actual setup, tools and sequence depend on the equipment and the programme.
REFERENCE / DEPTH / DIRECTION
What are you actually setting?
Scale, magnifier and vernier
BS 21 Prestige uses manual setting of the side stops by measuring scale. Reading is aided by a magnifier and vernier.
For a pair of left- and right-hand elements, the reference edge must be defined correctly. The stop enables repeatable positioning; it does not decide which side of the element is the correct one.
Drilling depth and height
Spiral System is a mechanical solution for depth setting. Height is read on a numeric counter. Hole depth and the height of its centre are different settings.
Horizontal, vertical and angled
The head swivels pneumatically between 0° and 90°. Set the position, references and suitable clamping to suit the task. The same machine therefore covers different drilling directions.
Repeatability comes from preparation
The selected setting is useful for a series of identical elements. If the pattern, depth or fittings change, the settings must be adjusted and the first piece checked. This model does not store the full machining process as a CNC program.
WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE SELECTION?
Basic equipment and sensible accessories.
Published basic
- One 1.5 kW motor and two clamps.
- Five quick-change tool clamps.
- Two aluminium rails, 1500 mm each, with 2 reference stops.
- Side stops; adjustment: measuring scale, magnifier and vernier.
- 37 mm references and rear stop with 300 mm travel.
- Spiral System and height reading.
Accessories according to your operation
- Additional quick-change tool clamps and selected drill bits.
- Aggregates for holes for selected fittings.
- Dedicated aggregate for Cabineo.
- Additional stops, supports or clamps.
- Adjustments for greater thickness and special voltage after confirmation of the version.
The number of spindles is not the number of included clamps or drill sets. For fitting aggregates, we coordinate the drilling pattern and the corresponding tools.
The fittings determine the drilling pattern
Select the exact type of hinge or connector. Hole position and diameter are checked against its documentation. One aggregate is therefore not automatically suitable for all versions of the same fitting brand.
TECHNICAL DATA
Check the dimensions before choosing.
| Number of spindles / rotation directions | 21 / 10 left / 11 right |
|---|---|
| Spacing between adjacent spindles | 32 mm |
| Range between the first and last spindle | 640 mm |
| Maximum tool diameter / drilling depth | 40 mm / 65 mm |
| Maximum drilling height | 55 mm |
| Maximum panel thickness | 60 mm; up to 130 mm with optional equipment |
| Maximum panel size | 900 × 3000 mm |
| Motor / speed | 1 × 1.5 kW / 2800 min⁻¹ |
| Compressed air / consumption per cycle | 6–8 bar / 10 NL |
| Extraction connection | Ø 80 mm |
| Work table / height | 885 × 349.5 mm / 860 mm |
| Overall dimensions / net weight | 1015 × 990 × 1270 mm / 260 kg |
Technical source: MAGGI · BS 21 Prestige ↗. Data verified in September 2026. Final equipment and connections are specified in the offer.
The maximum tool diameter does not mean that tools of that diameter can be used on all adjacent spindles at the same time. The arrangement, clamping and permitted tool combination are checked for your machining.
COMPARISON BEFORE DECISION
More spindles are not the only criterion.
| What are we comparing? | BS 21 Prestige | BS 23 | BS 29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindles | 21 | 23 | 29 |
| Span between the outermost spindles | 640 mm | 704 mm | 896 mm |
| Maximum panel size | 900 × 3000 mm | 960 × 3000 mm | 1156 × 3000 mm |
| Side stops | Scale, magnifier and vernier | Numerical counters | Numerical counters |
| Motor | 1 × 1,5 kW | 1 × 1,5 kW | 1 × 1,5 kW |
| Weight | 260 kg | 271 kg | 300 kg |
| Presentation | More about the machine ↗ | More about the machine ↗ | More about the machine ↗ |
The drilling head span and the maximum panel width are different data. The span tells you the distance between the outermost spindles, while the format indicates the acceptable workpiece size. The drilling setup must also suit the stops and the tooling.
FAQ
So you can know more before requesting a quotation.
Is this a manual or CNC machine?
This is a semi-automatic single-head multi-spindle boring machine. The operator prepares the settings and positions the part, while the mechanised drilling stroke is carried out by the head. The numerical counter is a position readout; it is not the same as a CNC axis or a stored program.
What does 32 mm pitch mean?
It is the distance between the centres of adjacent spindles. Use the positions and tools that match the drawing. This does not mean that every hole in the product must be 32 mm from the next one.
Can I machine two elements at the same time?
The manufacturer also shows two elements up to 316 mm wide each for this model. The actual possibility depends on the drilling pattern, stops, support and proper clamping. This is not a doubling of the maximum panel size.
Do I need air and extraction?
Yes, when preparing the workshop, allow for the required compressed air, electrical supply and extraction. A power socket alone does not cover all needs. The connections and supplies are confirmed for the selected version.
Do I get all the hardware drilling tools with the machine?
The basic clamping list is not a complete set of drill bits for all operations. For an offer, state the hardware type, diameters and depths. On that basis, the additional units, drill bits and clamps are determined.
CATALOGUE / VIDEO
See details and examples.
BS 21 Prestige brochure
Model presentation, technical data and selected equipment options.
Official PDF MAGGI · English · 2 pages · approx. 1,6 MBBS 21 Prestige in presentation
Official video of this model from the Maggi Technology channel.
Open on YouTube ↗Examples of multi-spindle drilling
A combined presentation of the Boring System family, also published by MAGGI for this model.
Open on YouTube ↗Settings and working method
Official presentation of the Boring System family; individual settings depend on the model.
Open on YouTube ↗Accessories for Boring System
An overview of selected manufacturer accessories. We confirm their compatibility for your machine.
Open on YouTube ↗In the shared videos, this is a presentation of the family, not necessarily a recording of this exact model. Playback loads only after your confirmation.
A PROPOSAL FOR YOUR WORKSHOP
Tell us which elements you drill.
For a useful quotation, we need the material type, dimensions of a typical element, the drilling pattern and the approximate quantity of products. Also state any existing tools and available connections.
If you have a drawing, you can send it to us after further agreement. Together we determine the basic machine and accessories your product actually needs.
Enquire about BS 21 Prestige ↗
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