DELTA 11-990 12-Inch Bench Drill Press

by Delta

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A great fit in any serious home workshop, Delta's bench drill press combines safety and versatility with industrial-grade durability for long life. Featuring five speeds from 620 to 3,100 rpm, the 1/3-horsepower induction motor runs coolly and quietly off standard 115-volt outlets. With a 2-3/8-inch stroke length, a tilting cast-iron work plate, and an adjustable depth stop for repetitive drilling, this tool lends itself to a variety of applications. Its 34-inch total height makes this press welcome on tables and benchtops even where ceilings hang low. We were impressed Delta had the foresight to build a removable on/off switch to prevent injury to curious little hands. Though set on a sturdy cast-iron base, the entire press weighs only 78 pounds, so you can comfortably pick it up and move it out of the way if you ever have to rearrange your tool collection. --Justin Paul

From the Manufacturer

Delta 11-990 12-Inch Bench Drill Press

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 27 x 18 x 11 inches ; 87 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 87 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223B1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 11-990
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,961 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding - Hard to believe it's only a benchtop tool, September 21, 2000

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gmeyer (Beavercreek, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 11-990 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

I spent some time and did a lot of comparing before buying this tool. Glad I did. Didn't want to spend the big bucks for a floor model so I settled on this model. It's pretty large for a benchtop tool but I built a stand for it that places it at the right height. Especially liked the rotating depth stop gauge instead of the screw down stops found on other cheaper bench top models. Speeds are easy to change and I love the nice sized swivel worktable. Even though it's a benchtop tool, it accepts the accessories the bigger ones do such as the mortise attachment. I built a larger, custom work surface and fence and now leave those on permanently. Forms an awesome work surface. Finally, as expected, the Delta quality and reliability has been perfect. Had it for about five years and definitely would recommend it to anyone without question.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition with the power you need!, September 1, 2000

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M. Byer (Mountain View, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 11-990 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just got this one for home and have already used put it to good use. So far, I've drilled holes ranging from 0.025" up to 1" and have loved the ease by which you can make adjustments. Table height is easy to set (wish they'd move that locking lever a little away from the shaft so that big hands can rotate it). Belts are easy to change around. Drill depth is easy to set (although the scale is confusing at first). Smooth feed with good drawback. Nice startup, and a quiet hum. The thing was also easy to put together. The chuck is not the best (not fully concentric or something, doesn't grab drill bits as tight as it should) and I will probably replace it at some point. And like all drill presses,(listen up Human Interface guys at Delta), this one lacks a place to handily keep the chuck key!!! Once out of the box, I immediately drilled a hole in the plastic cover and affixed a make-shift chuck-key holder. Also...the safety key (for the power switch) should have a home on the device (which it does not). Regardless....a fine, fine tool, well worth the money!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Little Drill Press, February 3, 2001

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"foolfortools" (Pomeroy, Washington USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DELTA 11-990 12-Inch Bench Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm getting exactly the performance from this tool as I expected. If you want a compact unit, this will do. If you need something with larger capacity, better get something bigger. Speed adjustment is very easy. The chuck is a bit sticky and I broke teeth off the chuck key right away. Maybe it was my fault, but I've used drill presses for years and never had this happen. I started using the other side of the key after this happened, and SNAP! it happened again. I'll get a quality key. BE CAREFUL!