DELTA DP300L 12-Inch, Good tool some small issues
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Good tool some small issues
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.
Update (2/9/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press Tools & Hardware, was written by E. Weber.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: April 6, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
C. Evans
March 6th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Delta 12″ Press Review
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.
E. Weber
March 7th, 2010 at 8:50 am
Good tool some small issues
Rated 4 stars.
Mark DIY
March 7th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Easy setup and works as advertised
Drilling arrived in a box that seems to have been abused during transport. I was initially concerned. However, packaging foam did its job and all componenents drilling have been reports of new brands. 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 cloth (but never really wash or clean up the oiled surfaces). The alignment laser operates announced Thanks to the pin alignment, which fits into the chuck. It is important (as another reviewer mentioned) to align each parallel to the axis laser alignment. After each laser is parallel, you can adjust where they meet for a perfect alignment below the forest regardless of the height adjustable table. For the money, it is an excellent drill. I did not yet widely used, but initial tests have been perfect.
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