Pros & Cons
Pros
Drill depth is easy to set (although the scale is confusing at first). Smooth feed with good drawback. That's why i rated it a 4 versus a 5. My only complaint is how long it took to assemble this.
I love the nice sized swivel worktable.
Cons
Everything is very loose, the chuck is not true, so it turns in an eliptical motion (instead of a circle) the method of installation called for in the instructions pound it in with a rubber mallet --seriously! Also, you have to tighten the chuck with ... Read More
Highlights
Quality
The quality is excellent everything fits and it feels good using it
I was very impressed with the 12 delta benchtop drill press
Unlike others i found the quality to be excellant
The need to use the chuck to get the bit either tightened or loosened from start to finish cant use my hand to get most of the ... Read More
Competitiveness
You would expect to find on a more expensive bigger floor model and are a pleasant surprise to get at this price
Thats why i rated it a 4 versus a 5
Overview
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- This product had a total of 16 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 14 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It looks and acts just like a floor model
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Sometimes hard to get the depth stop to lock at the depth i want
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I agree with one review that the light is a good idea but it slides and wont stay in place
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The others that commented and said that everything is loose you better check your manual you must have done something wrong
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are 3 ways to mount this tool bolt it to a benchtop mount it on the optional universal stand delta model 50330 which will adapt to a mobile base also or keep it portable by mounting it to a 16x20 piece of 34inch plywood the minimum the factory recommends
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You can still use the vise okay with a pair of clamps but you have to wonder what the designer was smoking when this one was drawn up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I purchased this machine about 3 months ago
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The only two draw backs are 1