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 4-7/8 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 16 speeds (215 to 2,720 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
From the Manufacturer
This 16-1/2-inch drill press has the muscle to handle a wide range of applications. The powerful 3/4-horsepower induction motor provides long-lasting, smooth performance and can also be wired for 230 volts. It offers 16 spindle speeds from 215 to 2,720 rpm to match a wide variety of drilling applications and the chuck accepts bits with shank diameters up to 5/8-inch. Changing speeds is easy with a tension-release handle and charts inside the pulley cover that diagram how to select and set the speed based on the bit size and material to be drilled. The large 14-by-14-inch table tilts 45 degrees left or right for angled drilling and has table slots and side ledges for easy attachment of clamps and vises. A rack and pinion table raising and lowering mechanism makes height adjustments easy. The long quill stroke of 4-7/8 inches allows drilling of deep holes without re-positioning the workpiece or table. For repetitive drilling operations, an external micro-adjustable depth stop locks in place quickly and can be fine-tuned for more accurate drilling. For improved visibility, the cast-iron head has a built-in mount for an optional flexible lamp attachment (sold separately).
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