Delta - Drill Press 17-965
Delta’s 16-1/2-in. drill press features a 3/4 hp motor and micro-adjustable depth stops.Having decided to search for lower-priced, full-height drill presses that might be a good choice for a home shop, I came up with nine 15-in. to 17-in. models to review.
To evaluate and compare them, I noted the condition of each after shipping and the ease of assembly. I looked at chuck-to-post distance, table size, overall height, motor rating, speeds, length of quill stroke, finish, and stability. I tested the accuracy of each machine out of the box: runout on the chuck and spindle-to-table perpendicularity. Finally, I looked at noise level, vibration, table-height adjustment, speed changes, depth adjustment, quill-return tension, and the presence or absence of a quill lock.
The Delta is my top choice because of its smoothly operating chuck, decent runout results, quick-action depth stop, unusual quill lock, and longer quill stroke.
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