This is the most common type of all horizontal boring machines because the work is mounted on the table which is adjustable and feed is given by hand or power lengthwise or crosswise with respect to the bed of the machine.
The head stock may be adjusted vertically on the column and the spindle has a horizontal feed motion.
The machine consists of bed, head stock supporting column, end supporting column, head stock, saddle and table and boring bar.
This type of machine is suitable for general purpose work where other operations in addition to boring are required to be performed.