DELTA 17-965 3/4 Horsepower 16-1/2-Inch Floor Drill Press

DELTA 17-965 3/4 Horsepower 16-1/2-Inch Floor Drill Press | Think Twice Before Buying

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	DELTA 17-965 3/4 Horsepower 16-1/2-Inch Floor Drill Press Delta Delta average customer review:based on 65 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

supurb quality. excellent value

The Delta 17-965 is a very reasonable priced drill press that offers features normally found on much higher priced presses. The most obvious is the quill (depth of cut) which is 4-7/8". this means deeper cuts which equates to more flexability. the extra 1/2 is a lifesaver. The depth adjustment is extreamly functional. It is a quick adjust or a fine tune adjust all in one. It is fast and very accurate. The motor iv very smooth which will result in more accurate cuts. It is also very quiet.
The various speeds are more than ample for every need. Also, the speeds are printed on the inside of the cover so there is never a question as to how to get to the correct speed.

Te work table is anble although i will probably purchase an after market table. The height adjustment is very easy and accessable. this unit has everything you could ask for in a drill press and the price is very affordable. It will probably be the last drill press one would need to purchase.

I ran the unit all afternoon just cutting holes. No problem whatsoever. Because it is a Delta parts will always be available and that is really an important consideration.

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I ordered the Delta 17-965 from Amazon which was suppose to come with a mail in offer for a mortising kit. Imagine my surprise when I did not receive the paperwork for the mail in offer and I learned from Amazon that the offer was a misprint which they would not honor. To make matter worse they want to charge me return shipping which is almost $400! Think twice and buy locally.

Excellent machine

I recently purchased the Delta 17-965 based on comments and several reviews in magazines. I must say I'm very pleased. This machine runs smooth and fairly quietly. It appears well made with a fine fit and finish. The measured runout, to the best of my abilities, appears to be about .002" on the chucked drill bit's shaft. I found it on sale in the tool crib catalog cheaper than the JET, with which I bought a magnetic base lamp. This drill press will probably outlive me. Its always nice knowing you'll never have to replace a peice of equipment again.

I highly recommend this machine.

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Nice tool

I've used this tool a lot since purchasing it last Nov. I've had no problem with it. Be sure and have help in lifting the head up onto the column, strong and tall help is best. My only complaint is the plastic belt cover tends to vibrate. If the resulting hum could be eliminated, it would be a very quiet machine. It's not real loud, just an annoyance which I should be able to fix in some way. Nicely finished and easily adjusted. The depth stop is a great improvement over what has been the "norm" in the past. Quick, tool less adjustment which stays put.

Excellent Tool

I finished putting my drill press together and I am very satisfied. I measured the runout with a quality bit and it read 0.001". That's far better than the reading FineWoodworking got on the average drill press in this price range. The machine is quiet and has very little vibration. It passes the nickel test easily. The only problem I had was the tab the on/off switch is screwed too was broken. Delta is currently shipping me a new part. So far, I am very impressed with this tool and am looking forward to using it for a very long time.

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