Actually,I don’t use it for that. 1.The chuck has fell off twice. 2.It’s noisy for a press. 3.Good torque. 4.Easy to adjust. 5.Tends to vibrate to much. 6.Nice and heavy.Won’t have to worry about your teen walking off with this tool.
Rating: 3 / 5
I purchased this unit a few months ago, I’m not happy with it. Like so many recent reviews of Delta products, the quality just isn’t there any more. My biggest grip is the chuck. I followed the direction to the letter and the first time I use it, the chuck fell off. It destroyed the piece of wood I was working with as well as the bit before I could turn the drill off. I had to replace the chuck because it was bound up after. I spent the $$ (…) to buy a good one from another company. This is my last Delta product!
Rating: 2 / 5
I am impressed with this drill press. I think it operates very well. It is quite and smooth during operation. I agree with one review that the light is a good idea, but it slides and won’t stay in place. The others that commented and said that everything is loose, “You better check your manual” you must have done something wrong.
Rating: 4 / 5
based on the reviews, there seems to be two completely different schools of thought on this product. My vote goes with “junk”. Everything is very loose, the chuck is not true, so it turns in an eliptical motion (instead of a circle) and while I haven’t had problems with the chuck falling off, the method of installation called for in the instructions “pound it in with a rubber mallet” –seriously!– makes me certain it is only a matter of time. Also, you have to tighten the chuck with the key extremely hard and the bits still slip nearly every time.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought my Delta Model 11-990 for occassional project use. While using the handle the cheap brittle metal of the handle disintegrated in my hands. A fine example of taking a well engineered and well designed product but made with cheap materials. I now have to be suspicious of any Delta manufactured product that I would consider purchasing. I still haven’t ordered the replacement parts for the drill because I’m so mad….considering putting it on craigslist just to be done with this piece of junk.
Rating: 1 / 5
Actually,I don’t use it for that.
1.The chuck has fell off twice.
2.It’s noisy for a press.
3.Good torque.
4.Easy to adjust.
5.Tends to vibrate to much.
6.Nice and heavy.Won’t have to worry about your teen walking off with this tool.
Rating: 3 / 5
I purchased this unit a few months ago, I’m not happy with it. Like so many recent reviews of Delta products, the quality just isn’t there any more. My biggest grip is the chuck. I followed the direction to the letter and the first time I use it, the chuck fell off. It destroyed the piece of wood I was working with as well as the bit before I could turn the drill off. I had to replace the chuck because it was bound up after. I spent the $$ (…) to buy a good one from another company. This is my last Delta product!
Rating: 2 / 5
I am impressed with this drill press. I think it operates very well. It is quite and smooth during operation. I agree with one review that the light is a good idea, but it slides and won’t stay in place. The others that commented and said that everything is loose, “You better check your manual” you must have done something wrong.
Rating: 4 / 5
based on the reviews, there seems to be two completely different schools of thought on this product. My vote goes with “junk”. Everything is very loose, the chuck is not true, so it turns in an eliptical motion (instead of a circle) and while I haven’t had problems with the chuck falling off, the method of installation called for in the instructions “pound it in with a rubber mallet” –seriously!– makes me certain it is only a matter of time. Also, you have to tighten the chuck with the key extremely hard and the bits still slip nearly every time.
Rating: 2 / 5
I bought my Delta Model 11-990 for occassional project use. While using the handle the cheap brittle metal of the handle disintegrated in my hands. A fine example of taking a well engineered and well designed product but made with cheap materials. I now have to be suspicious of any Delta manufactured product that I would consider purchasing. I still haven’t ordered the replacement parts for the drill because I’m so mad….considering putting it on craigslist just to be done with this piece of junk.
Rating: 1 / 5