Features

• Can be used with steel, wood, and cast iron
• #3 Morse taper spindle for positive drive
• Electronic variable speed drive offers full torque at any speed
• Reversing switch
• Production table with coolant trough and "T" slots for workholding

Features

• Can be used with steel, wood, and cast iron
• #3 Morse taper spindle for positive drive
• Electronic variable speed drive offers full torque at any speed
• Reversing switch
• Production table with coolant trough and "T" slots for workholding

Features

• Head Assembly ONLY
• Electronic variable speed drive offers full torque at any speed
• Reversing switch
• Can be used with steel, wood, and cast iron

Features

• Head Assembly ONLY
• Electronic variable speed drive offers full torque at any speed
• Reversing switch
• Can be used with steel, wood, and cast iron

Features

• Will handle work piece up to 150 lbs
• 1.5 HP, 1Ph, 115/220V motor
• Variable spindle speeds from 300 to 2000 RPM
• Front mounted positive control depth stop
• Front or side rack and worm gear table raiser

Features

• Will handle work piece up to 150 lbs
• 2 HP, 3Ph,220/440V motor
• Variable spindle speeds from 300 to 2000 RPM
• Front mounted positive control depth stop
• Front or side rack and worm gear table raiser

Features

• Includes 5/8"Drill Chuck
• 3/4 HP 115Volt Motor
• Cast Iron Head
• 12 Spindle Speeds 250-3100 rpm
• Depth Stop

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• Five speeds from 620 to 3100 rpm for drilling a variety of materials
• Adjustable depth stop for repetitive drilling
• Cast iron table tilts 45 degrees left and right for angled drilling
• Rack and pinion table raising mechanism

Reviews (2)

Excellent for the avocational woodworker
I bought this for exactly the reasons Delta lists: I find their 8" drill press too small for any useful work, but the 12" is overpriced for what you get. So I bought the 10". I've owned it for a few months now and have used it extensively. It has plenty of power - all but the largest forstner bits in all but the hardest wood cut smoothly and cleanly with this press. My only real compaint is the difficulty of adjusting the angle of the table - it requires a wrench and is fairly rough. However, the depth-stop adjustment is smooth and elegant, the table height adjustment is adequate, and the speed changes (via belt changes) are quite simple once you've got the hang of it. Workmanship of the tool is excellent.

Pretty Good for the Money
I bought the 10 inch because it is significantly less money than the 12 inch. It does everything that the manufacturer claims, and is a good deal. Its sturdy, and easy to assemble and to set up. The tilting table requires a wrench, but works fine. One word of caution-- while the mortising attachment will fit, there is not a lot of extra room. If you plan on doing a lot of mortising, buy the 12 inch. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If your projects require you to drill with big bits or if you find yourself attempting to drill with precision under questionable circumstances, this heavy-duty 16-1/2-inch drill press from Delta will help you get out of your, um, hole. Running off a 3/4-horsepower motor that can be wired for either 115 or 230 volts, it gives you an impressive deep plunge length of 3-3/8 inches and holds up to 5/8-inch-diameter bits. Solid cast-iron construction and a 3-1/8-inch column give it the industrial feel and durability we look for in this type of tool. You'll enjoy the rotating work base--which bevels, of course, 45 degrees each way for drilling angles--as well as the depth stop that can be set quickly and easily with microadjustments and a locking mechanism, great for repetitive drilling. While other models sometimes place hard-to-read speed and belt charts under the top cap, Delta uses a wide, clearly legible chart to explain how to configure the belts for each of 12 speeds (250 to 3,000 rpm). And, thanks to the smooth, cool-running induction motor inside, you're not likely to find yourself shopping for a drill press again for an extremely long time. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 0-5/8 inch chuck capacity for use with a variety of drill bits
• 3/4 hp induction motor for powerful, smooth drilling action
• 12 spindle speeds--250 to 3,000 rpm--for drilling a variety of materials
• Table tilts up to 45 degrees for accurate angle drilling

Reviews (12)

This Is Not A High Quality Machine - It's Functional
I purchased this drill press in 1999 and have used it about 12 months. It is functional. I have used this unit on wood (it's intended purpose) and metal (I know but I had to do it). I do not use this on even a weekly basis so I went for price when I bought the drill press.

It is worth it's price. It has poor fit and finish. It could be greatly improved. If you are not using a drill press everyday or are a weekender this is a good value - also consider a jet. They are both made on that little island.

Fine tool good value
I bought my drill press about 4 years ago. It's been a real "work horse" in my shop. I have not measured run out but it is trivial compared to the precision required for woodworking. Fit and finish are fine for my machine. I do not recall any difficulty with assembly.

Great piece of woodworking machinery
I purchased this drill press over 2 years ago and have nothing but praise for it,its a workhorse.I've drilled treated 4x4 post,100's of boards and even metal plating all this without even a wimper its one solid machine.When i purchased this machine it came complete ,all parts and accessories were in box unlike some other tools and machines that i have purchased in past years and the ease of assembly it was a breeze.I had it set up and boring holes in wood in just under 30 minutes ,its a very well put together machine with alot of extra and helpful features that help you get the job done right.I've been a woodworker for over 20 years and have owned other brands that don't even standup to the quality and durability of the Delta 17-900 drill press.75 percent of my woodshop is setup with Delta machines and accessories the other 25 percent with another well known brand.I put my machines through their paces day in and day out and Delta products haven't let me down yet.The delta model 17-900 drill press is very worthy of the 5 star rating i gave it and i highly recommend it as well as other delta machines to anybody looking for quality and durability in woodworking machinery.

Good Unit
While this is my first and only drill press, the unit seems to be very nice.

I recieved this as a Chrismas present from my wife, we had looked at several units and this on had the best price for features....

First off the the instructions were very clear considering that alot of the parts came preassemblied. Took only about 1 hour to set up and every thing went very smooth. It did take 2 people to put the head onto the post but even this went very smooth!

Speed adjustments are very easy with the pop up cover and tension adjustments. The fact that the unit uses a Morris tapper for the chuck is great. The depth adjustment is very easy to use and quick to set!

Fit and finish seemed to be very good. There is some play in the table but from what we saw on other units they will also have the same problem due to the way the rack is held in place to the post!

I only gave 4 stars because this is my first and only drill press and it runs a little loud!

Delta drill press
When I recieved this baby, I thought it looked pretty good.
However The parts in the box were from two different models.
and the holes in the base did not fit the column base. five holes in the column and four in the base..Delta has not yet fixed this problem.. ... Read more

Features

• Steel gears in rack and pinion to accurately raise and lower table
• Rugged, heavy duty cast iron for smooth operation
• 1 HP motor is actual working HP
• Variable speed drive with digital readout for accurate RPM adjustment
• Infinitely variable speed from 300 to 3000 RPM

Features

• 1.5 HP motor is actual working HP
• Versatile milling and drilling machine can be wired for either 115 or 230 volt power source
• Mill head swivels a full 360 degrees
• Long 7 x 23 inch table travel
• Large 1.5 inch drilling capacity

Features

• Cast-iron head, base, table and column
• Precision ground work table can be tilted 45? both right and left, and rotates 360? on a vertical axis. Steel rack and pinion with locking mechanism for easy table height adjustment.
• Enclosed ball bearing quill assembly with long spindle travel. Maximum spindle run-out of 0.0005".
• Locking power switch prevents unauthorized use.

Product Description

The Rojek Model VDA 316 European Horizontal Slot Mortiser is the ideal tool for the solid wood craftsman using traditional mortise and tenon joinery and precision drilling for dowels or hardware alignment. With depth and lateral stops, a solid material clamp and an angle gauge, the sliding table has a lateral movement of 9 inches, a depth movement over 5 inches, and a height adjustment of 5 inches. Using a multi-jaw Westcott chuck, the VDA 316 can handle any bit shank diameter from zero all the way up to 5/8 inch. The solid construction includes a single hand lever, 360 degree table operating system, and a powerful 3.6 HP, 230 volt motor enabling the VDA 316 to handle large bits and deep mortises with a smooth ease. ... Read more

Features

• Cut long, deep mortises with ease for traditional mortise and tenon joinery and precision drilling
• Solid construction and powerful 3.6 HP motor provide smooth, vibration-free operation
• Multi-jaw Westcott chuck can handle any bit shank diameter from zero to 5/8 inch
• One-lever operating system controls sliding table in 360 degree movement for maximum control
• Material clamp and lateral / depth stops provide precision and control