Tapmatic power tapper for 10 bucks. Not quite but close.

[jjr2001]

I know what you mean about the shipping charges. Even getting expensive for US to US.
I paid $15.00 for another unit I bought and another $10.00 for shipping. It was very similar to
my original purchase but was a Buck Supreme Versamatic. The nose is different (33JT instead of 1/2-20) and the driving
end is different with a 1/2-20 thread for an arbor for the DP instead of a little 1/4" shaft to drive it.
I believe it was almost never used and quite tight so it was worth the little extra shipping I had to pay.

Keep checking though, someone may have one for sale in the UK and I think they are well worth the cost
if shipping is not too much. Watch for the models also as these were made in different varieties.
The PUSH PULL Tapper is the one for the drill press. The Versamatic like I have is ok on the DP but
not as convenient to operate. Push Pull is perfect for the DP.

Cheers, JR