Features

• Converts drill press into accurate mortising machine
• Includes chisel holder, base, fence, hold down bracket, and four chisel and bit sets for a complete kit
• Allows the drilling of square and rectangular holes (mortises) for creating strong woodworking joints

Reviews (18)

Works great and a great tool for the price.
After reading all the previous reviews of this tool, I was a little hesitant but decided to purchase it anyway since I was not ready to buy a dedicated mortiser. I needed to make tenon and mortise joints (my first ever) in hard maple for a children's play table. As in the previous reviews, the case is clearly not meant for this tool (but I use it anyway to keep the tool "somewhere"). Set up was very easy on a Delta 11-990 drill press however with the adjustment of the table, fence, etc. I found it easiest to set up the chisel, then hold a straight edge on the tool to make the fence parallel (cutting and fine tuning the tenons later to match the mortises). The workpiece hold down worked well however the two arms to hold the workpiece to the fence would not clear the 2.25 square table legs requiring clamps (or strong fingers) to hold the piece to the fence. I've made about 150 1.25 inch deep plunges with the 1/4 inch chisel into the hard maple without any difficulty. Some tips (some of which I read elsewhere but probably have contributed to the ability to make so may cuts without a tool break): Drill speed was set slow (1100 RPM for 1/4 inch chisel); plunges were made "every other position" so the tool was always cutting 4 or 2 sides which is supposed to reduce the bending of the tool (and therefore the breaking of the tool); "pecking" was used to clear the chips (a small air nozzle would really be helpful); adjusting the hold down clamp as close to the workpiece as possible to keep from bending the tool during the retract. Based on the other reviews, I was expecting to have to purchase spare drills and the local store where I purchased the attachment carried them but 2 drills were nearly 50% the cost of the entire attachment! I didn't buy the spares and luckily, didn't need them. A great tool for the price!

Keep this attachment in perspective
I have mixed feelings about this tool. Here's my pros and cons:

Pro:
Cheap - compared to a dedicated mortiser.

Fits the drill press nicely - once it's set up, it works well

Cons:
Compared to a dedicated mortiser, this is junk. But it's also a fraction of the price. So for that reason, it's a good tool to start with

Some people complain about poor chisel quality and broken chisels. I havn't had that experience. I'm getting ready to cut a bunch of moritses in white oak though so maybe my opinion will change.

When it's set up, you can't use your drill press as a drill press. This is made worse because...

Setup is horrible. In order to cut a mortise (really a straight line of square holes) everything has to be square. This is tough because the chisel and fence need to be perpendicular and parallel. Tough because the table on the drill press moves side-to-side. Then the fence turns on the table. And the chisel rotates in the fixture. I'm planning on making a jig to help line everything up.

The bottom line is that it's good to start with. I like mine. I wish they had included a jig to help with the alignment.

fit???
i am still in iraq, i ordered this to go on my drill press, the dp-200 i know delta doesnt say that it fits, below some one said it did all in all ill just see if it doesnt someone let me know and i can send it to them for 10.00 less then amozon. i only gave it 3 stars for now but will update later

Good tool, but not worth buying
I bought this tool with my drill press a couple years ago and have hardly used it. There is nothing wrong with it, but I find that there are several things that stop me from using it more often. The first is the setup. It takes too long and is too awkward. Personally I'd rather pop in a forstener bit into my drill press and make several passes to achieve a very good mortise - although this doesn't work if you are doing a through mortise.

PROS:
* Does the job it states
* Much cheaper than a dedicated mortiser

CONS:
* Much too time consuming to set up
* Has a very hard time cutting through hardwoods
* Chisels seem to dull quickly

Fits 10" Benchtop Drill press too
I purchased this mortising attachment hoping it would fit an old Rockwell Delta drill press I just bought from an estate sale. Well, it didn't fit that but just for kicks I tried it on my previous drill press, a 10" Benchtop drill press from Delta model #DP200.

It fit like a charm and worked perfectly even though this is not one of the Delta models the instructions say that the mortising attachment fits. The chisels and bits are in perfect shape and sharp. I got clean, accurately spaced mortises on my first attempt.

The only reason I didn't give this product five stars is that one plastic handled threaded knob (used for fixing a workpiece holdown in place) was missing from the kit. I had another one the right size that fits my Delta Tenoning jig so it wasn't that much of a problem for me but still, it should have had all the parts when it was shipped. ... Read more

Features

• Clamps materials up to 6" wide
• Quick-release design for faster set ups
• Cast iron body has mounting slots for easy installation
• Jaws are pre-drilled for auxiliary jaw plates

Reviews (4)

Get a grip
This low cost vise will hold whatever you need to drill a hole in on your drill press. The quick release lets you change pieces fast for repetitive drilling. Unfortunatly, it does not fit the Delta DP300 bench drill press .... It is much too large and the mounting holes do not line up...

Too large for 990 bench drill press
Although it's advertised to fit the Delta 990 press, it does not. The bolt holes in the vise simply will not line up square w/ the slots in the drill press table. I can c-clamp it to the table of the press and it works fine, but no one wants to have to make such basic compromises with a brand new tool. I'm going to return it and look for the 4" vise instead.
The two stars reflects my frustration with the false advertising, not the quality of the product. I agree with the prior reviewers regarding the quality.

better then expected
Seeing that this is a 6 inch vise for under thirty dollars I though there was a quality issue for it being so cheap. Not so. The quick release feature is very handy. And it's so big it doubles as a bench vise when I need it. If your drill press is big enough, get this vise.

Great addition to a Delta Drill Press
The Quick Release Vise is a great addition to any delta drill press. It makes drilling very easy and accurate, since you aren't trying to use clamps or your hands to hold onto wood or metal. This vise does not come with bolts to attach it to your drill press, you need to buy those from your local hardware store. I'd also suggest making wood blocks to put on the walls of the vise, so you don't mess up what you want to drill. Have a rag on hand to wipe the non-rust oil off when you open the vise shipping box. Overall it is a good addition to any drill press. ... Read more

Features

• Clamps materials up to 4" wide
• Quick-release design for faster set ups
• Cast iron body has mounting slots for easy installation
• Jaws are pre-drilled for auxiliary jaw plates

Features

• Installs quickly and easily on drill presses with 1-3/4" to 3-5/8" columns
• Stores bits and other tools in easy reach
• 11" diameter provides plenty of storage space
• Swivel mount allows easy positioning
• Predrilled holes to hold 3/32" to 1/2" drill bits

Reviews (1)

Every drill press should have one
What took me so long to get one of these? Construction of this swiveling tray is nice heavy molded plastic. Installation is a breeze. Now I can keep my chuck key, drill bits and parts and sundries within arm's reach. Reasonably priced. ... Read more

Features

• Installs quickly in existing drill press table slots
• 2-1/2" x 2" jaw opening clamps small to medium stock
• Holds material securely for safer, more accurate drilling
• Squeeze-lock clamping mechanism for quick clamping
• Adjusts easily with knurled knob on handle

Reviews (1)

Poor quality product
Looks like and feels like a cheap tool. Flimsy. Nothing like any Delta product I've ever seen. ... Read more

Features

• Converts drill press into accurate mortising machine
• Includes chisel holder, base, fence, and hold down bracket required to convert a drill press for mortising
• Allows the drilling of square and rectangular holes (mortises) for creating strong woodworking joints
• Requires the purchase of chisel and bits sets models 17-908, 17-909, 17-910, or 17-911\

Reviews (1)

Sorry Delta...
Nothing personal,but Delta dropped the ball on this one.
It will make a true mortise cut,but adjusting the chisel with the auger bit is a lot a work.I purchased this tool hoping to save some work.Tends to overheat.I'm a casual user of this tool.The Idea is wonderful,but needs some re-engineering. ... Read more

Features

• Packaged in durable storage case/organizer
• Converts drill press for use as a spindle sander
• Includes 5 drums--1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", and 2" diameters
• Includes 2 sets each of 80 and 120 grit sanding sleeves
• Fits drills and drill presses with 1/4" and larger chucks

Reviews (4)

Best deal going!
Amazon has the best deal going with this set. The price is great, and this is yet another way to make your drill press useful...

A smooth attachment
This is a great way to turn your drill press into a drum sander for those small pieces that need sanding. It comes with every size you will need in your home workshop.

Handy little kit.
The sanding drum kit is easy to use and easy to store, every thing in one place. It's not a precision grinder but for the price it's going to be hard to beat.

Poor quality.
I purchased this kit at my local hardware store. When I tried to use the two largest sized drums with a drill press, I found that they were out of round - that is, they wobbled. The finish was unsatisfactory, so I returned the kit hoping to trade for another identical kit. I tested the new kit in the store and it had the same problem, but worse, so I just got a refund. ... Read more

Features

• Universal Drill Press

Features

• Installs quickly in existing drill press table slots
• 4-1/2" x 4" jaw opening clamps medium to large stock
• Holds material securely for safer, more accurate drilling
• Squeeze-lock clamping mechanism for quick clamping
• Adjusts easily with knurled knob on handle

Features

• Clamps materials up to 4 inches wide
• Built-in groove for supporting dowels
• Cast-iron body has mounting slots for easy installation
• Jaws are pre-drilled for auxiliary jaw plates

Features

• Installs quickly in existing drill press table slots
• 5-1/2" x 5" jaw opening clamps large stock
• Holds material securely for safer, more accurate drilling
• Squeeze-lock clamping mechanism for quick clamping
• Adjusts easily with knurled knob on handle

Features

• Deflects chips and debris for an added measure of safety
• Adjustable for proper positioning
• Fits drill presses with columns between 1-1/2" and 3-11/16" diameter
• Includes mounting hardware

Features

• Provides 23-7/8-by15-7/8inch work surface for better support and more accurate results
• Fiberboard construction for stability and strength
• Easy installation for quick set up

Features

• Tilts for angled drilling applications
• Semi-steel construction for durability
• Hardened jaws for a firm grip
• 1-7/16" x 2-1/2" jaw opening for clamping a variety of workpieces
• Mounting tabs for attachment to drill press tables