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DELTA 17-959L 17-Inch Laser Crosshair Drill Press - 16 Speed | 
| Brand: Delta
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $1,014.00
Buy New: $579.00
You Save: $435.00 (43%)
Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 262
Dimensions (in): 57 x 26.2 x 11
MPN: 17-959L 90894
Model: 17-959L
UPC: 069554179594
EAN: 0069554179594
ASIN: B000HGN6V2
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 18 X 14 Woodworker's Table | | • | Integrated Crosshair Laser Pod | | • | 4-7/8 Quill Stroke | | • | 16 Speeds | | • | 5/8 Chuck |
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Product Description
Delta 17-959L 17" Laser Cross Hair Drill PressAfter nearly 90 years of expertise in the woodworking business, DELTA Machinery has become one of the most revered brands in woodworking tools today. DELTA Machinery focuses on innovations to help the woodworker create masterpieces easier and with more precision. The 17-959L includes Drill press with 3/4 HP induction motor, 5/8" chuck, Laser pod, 12 mm allen wrench, 5 mm allen wrench, 4 mm allen wrench, 3 mm allen wrench, Drift key, Instruction manual.Delta 17-959L 17" Laser Cross Hair Drill Press Features:; Fully adjustable laser pod projects a crosshair on the work piece to indicate the location of bit contact; Large, redesigned base helps promote greater tool stability; Woodworker's table has a removable insert for through drilling with large bits and accomodates sanding drums as well; Unique table is designed to eliminate auxillary fixtures by tiliting left and right & forward; Large quill stroke capacity allows users to drill a variety of demanding operations; Heavy-duty 3/4 HP motor provides ample power for demanding applications; Largest in class cast iron head provides smooth drilling with minimal vibration; Integrated task light provides improved visibility in the drilling areaDelta 17-959L 17" Laser Cross Hair Drill Press Specifications:; Motor: 3/4 HP; Motor Control: On/Off Push Button; Column Diameter: 3.15; Table Tilt: 0-90 Left & Right; 0-45 Forward; Quill Stroke: 4-7/8" (124 mm); Quill Diameter: 1-3/4" (44 mm); Speeds: 215 - 2750 RPM; Table Size: 18" x 14" (457 x 356 mm); Spindle & Chuck Taper: #2 Morse Taper; Jacobs 3; Chuck to Table Capacity: 24-1/2" (622 mm); Chuck to Base Capacity: 44-1/2" (432 mm); Table Insert: 3-3/4" x 3-3/4" (95 x 95 mm); Key Chuck Capacity: 5/8" (16 mm); Height: 70" (1778 mm); Length: 28" (711 mm); Width: 18" (457 mm); Weight: 238 lbs (108 kg)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Not a bad drill for the money November 18, 2008
Bill S. (Pittston , PA)
I've recently purchaced the drill with expectations of a 500$ item and that's what i recieved. I do use this product alot and it is a very nice drill for the home or garage only drawback i encountered was the table .
In my eyes it is build very cheaply but i'm used to being around 5000$ clausings . But for all the wood and metal i drilled so far i haven't stalled it lol. All this tool needs is a little tlc and some home made hardware. I think on all these types of tools they scimp on the hardware.Overall it really does the job.
Fair Drill Press October 28, 2008
Ohio Woodworker (Ohio)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this drill press on a Wednesday morning from Amazon with Free Super Saver Shipping and by Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. it was in my shop ready to be set up. I had been looking for a floor mounted drill press for some time to replace my Craftman benchtop press. I was very interested in the Powermatic PM 2800 but the cost, poor or mediocre reviews, with it's limited ability to drill into steel/metal combined with what appeared to be a difficulty to mount standard drill press vices on its table drove me to look elsewhere. The Grizzly and Steel City 17" presses looked nice but they had standard metal working tables that did not tilt forward and the Jet had poor/o.k. reviews. The Delta 17" had decent power, a large wood and steel working table that tilted forward and a laser which made it a logical choice. It's price through Amazon along with free shipping made it a good and economical choice for my shop. I don't mind the time for belt changes versus the varible speed Powermatic, so I placed the order.
The unit was delivered with no problems. A drill press is a pretty basic set up and the manual covered everything in plenty of detail. However, the manual for the Grizzly and Steel City presses are superior and provide better set-up options (i.e. install press head on pole and then lift up, not anchor the press to the floor and lift the head on top of the pole). Also other manufactures provided an explanation for the drift key to change the drill chuck, which Delta left out completely. Grizzly did a nice job on providing basic instructions on how to properly and safely use the press, which would be nice for a novice, a fact which Delta left out completely. A nice thing Delta did provide was a chart with drill bits and speeds for you to post in your shop as a rapid check for the belt set-up.
As for the press, it is well constructed and went together very well. The external light came with a metal clip to anchor the electrical chord versus the plastic units shown in the manual. The instructions gave no indication of where to put the metal clip, but a close inspection of the press head identified a threaded hole near the motor where the clip mounted perfectly. The laser took a few minutes to set up but does work very well at various table locations. I was able to square the table to the chuck in both directions with no prbolems and the chuck had 0.005" of runout. The T-slots work excellent with clamps and make the unit very easy to use. The table is great for using C-clamps as there are no edge rigids on the underside.
The belts change very quickly and the press does what it is supposed to. The quill lock is easy to use and the depth gauge changes rapidly. The only reason I gave this press 4 stars was the vibration in the unit. Although it is not terrible, I expected a little better. After some use and tweaking of the pullies, it did get better results but I will be repalcing the stock belts to see if this settles it down a bit in the future.
 Great Machine June 28, 2008
Marguerite L. Rogers (Laurelton, NY USA)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
My husband is extremely pleased with the drill press. All of the parts arrived safely and assembly was quite easy.
A good solid drill press May 5, 2008
John Ames (Ashland, Oregon)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
A well built drill press solid enough for accurate work.
The assembly manual states that unless the stand if fastened to the floor, an auxiliary stand of 3/4 plywood is necessary. I made mine about 6 inches to either side, and a couple of feet more in the front for convenience in standing. I put thin strips around part of the edge to slip a dolly under it in case I want to move it. Oh, and if you want to use 230 volts, you need to change the switch.
The laser sight is quite convenient, but the mounting system is not yet well developed. It is tricky to align. All in all, though, a good tool for the price.
Delta Drill Press April 8, 2008
Bill J. Sanderson (Magnolia TX)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have been wanting a drill press for some time now and just making do without. But, now that I have the delta 17-959L I am really happy with the results. The extra long quil length has come in handy already. I thought the laser would be pretty useless. But, I was wrong take the time to set it up properly and it works really well.
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