| Part Number : | DP300L |
| Power Source: | corded-electric |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 42 Pounds |
| Length: | 31 inches |
| Width: | 18 inches |
| Height: | 13 inches |
| Part Number : | DP300L |
| Power Source: | corded-electric |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 42 Pounds |
| Length: | 31 inches |
| Width: | 18 inches |
| Height: | 13 inches |
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88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Delta 12" Press Review,
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This review is from: DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)
I just unpacked and setup the Delta 12" drill press. Problems: The plastic power switch was broken off during shipping (once the plastic is cracked there is no easy way to re-attach it). So now I have a brand new drill press with a broken power switch! Be warned if you are having this item shipped! It is not packed well enough to survive UPS Ground.
Otherwise the quality of this tool is equal to the price. It's better than a hobby drill press but not quite as good as a professional "shop quality" drill press. The setup and assembly instructions were OK. But there were many opportunities for mistakes in assembly that could be more explicitly addressed. Specifically, I recommend assembling the drill press - but leave off the laser unit and the bracket for the tool tray. Leave the bolts a little loose. Then using the base plate as the reference point, use a carpenter's square to align the other components (so everything is aligned with the same centerline. Now tighten everything down and add the laser unit. The laser cross-hair unit is surprisingly not a gimmick! It's actually designed pretty well. But you must follow the instructions to calibrate it (take a moment to contemplate what you are doing and why!) You must first adjust the lasers so they are "exactly parallel" to each other. The next step is adjusting the lasers so they cross exactly where the drill bit touches. Getting the lasers parallel is essential because this is what allows you to move the drilling platform up and down without loosing proper laser alignment. I would not buy a drill press that is any lower in quality/cost than this Delta otherwise you'll end up with a piece of junk.
83 of 86 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good tool some small issues,
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This review is from: DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)
I am overall satisfied with the tool.
It is a little difficult to adjust precisely the depth stop. Same with the laser. I actually found that I need to recalibrate the lasers each time I change the table height slighty if I want them to be dead accurate. UPDATE: I now have used this drill press for almost a year and stick with my original review. The tool is still functionning properly. I had a chance to use the different speeds to bore bigger holes, it is a little annoying to have to move the belt but the operation is overall easy. The tool is working as it did the first time I powered it, there is no noticable play. Overall a good buy.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy setup and works as advertised,
This review is from: DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press (Tools & Home Improvement)
The drill arrived in a box that appeared to have been handled roughly during shipping. I was initially concerned. However, the foam packaging did its job and all drill componenents were in brand-new condition.
Assembly was easy and proceeded exactly as the manual specified. All metal parts have a healthy dose of protective oil. You can wipe the excess oil with a clean rag (but never actually wash or "clean" the oiled surfaces). The laser alignment process works as advertised thanks to the included alignment pin that fits into the drill chuck. It is important (as another reviewer has mentioned) to align each laser parallel to the alignment pin. Once each laser is parallel, you can adjust where they intersect for perfect alignment below the drill bit regardless of the height of the adjustable table. For the money, this is an excellent drill press. I haven't used it extensively yet, but initial tests have been perfect.
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