I'm getting ready to purchase a new DP and would appreciate your input.
I am considering 3 models at the moment all in the $700-$800 range. The
models are the Delta 17-925, Delta 17-900X and the Delta 70-200. I
believe the 17-925 and the 17-990X are identicle based on the spec
sheets I've seen. Is this true. I contacted Tool King to ask them and
got a lame and rude response from someone named Ron telling me to check
they're website and it's spec sheets, end of conversation, click. (I've
already done this extensively as well as the Delta Website, Amazon,
etc.) I will probably still order from them but based on any warm and
fuzzy feeling.
I'm following the axiom of buying the best I can afford. I realize the
17-925 and 17-900X are variable speed models and the 70-200 is not. I'm
wondering if there is a significant difference in quality between these
models. The 70-200 has a larger motor (1hp) vs 3/4 hp for the other 2
models, but has a slower top RPM 2250 vs 3200. Does one table work
better than another, the chuck, etc.
I work predominantly in wood but have been known to fashion parts out
of aluminum from time to time...on a friends old...very old machine.
I plan on doing a little bit of everything so flexibility is a plus.
Thanks for your help.
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Matisse
Matisse wrote:
> I'm getting ready to purchase a new DP and would appreciate your input.
> I am considering 3 models at the moment all in the $700-$800 range. The
> models are the Delta 17-925, Delta 17-900X and the Delta 70-200.
If you don't mind changing the pullies, I would think a floor model
drill press in the 300-400 range would be more than adequate. I have
the delta 17-900 (I think). but it's about 7 years old. I've drilled
aluminum in it, no problem.
why do you need such a high end drill press? I'm all for buying the
best, but that seems a lot to spend on a DP.
Matisse <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
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> sheets I've seen. Is this true. I contacted Tool King to ask them and
> got a lame and rude response from someone named Ron telling me to check
> they're website and it's spec sheets, end of conversation, click. (I've
Bummer. I think everytime I've been in the store (which is alot) the folks
have been friendly and helpful. Busy as all get-out, but friendly.
Matisse wrote:
>
> I'm getting ready to purchase a new DP and would appreciate your input.
> I am considering 3 models at the moment all in the $700-$800 range. The
> models are the Delta 17-925, Delta 17-900X and the Delta 70-200. I
> believe the 17-925 and the 17-990X are identicle based on the spec
> sheets I've seen. Is this true. ...
If they were completely identical, I'm sure the would still have
different part numbers, sure... :(
What the specific difference is, I don't know. If you can't tell, call
Delta at their 800 number and ask.
For all reasonable arguments, the 17-900 is identical to the DP-400. The
17-900 and DP-400 have a larger chuck capacity than the 17-925 yet the
17-925 has more easily adjustable RPM rates...
Basically, they are about dead even. Personally, I'd choose the 17-925
because I HATE changing RPM rates every 10 minutes with belts and pulleys
and I never use a shank larger than .500"
If you choose the 17-900, try to find a DP-400 instead. It will be newer.
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Regards,
Joe Agro, Jr.
(800) 871-5022
http://www.AutoDrill.com
http://www.Multi-Drill.com
V8013-R
bf wrote in news:[email protected]:
>
> If you don't mind changing the pullies, I would think a floor model
> drill press in the 300-400 range would be more than adequate. I have
> the delta 17-900 (I think). but it's about 7 years old. I've drilled
> aluminum in it, no problem.
>
> why do you need such a high end drill press? I'm all for buying the
> best, but that seems a lot to spend on a DP.
>
I agree. I bought a Rigid DP a couple of years ago on sale for $215 and it
works great. Save the other 5-600 towards something really useful like a
bigger planer or a shaper or something. <grin>
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Michael Burton
mhburton at tbird-hardwoods dot com