Delta shopmaster series 16" floor model drill press model dp400 instruction manual (22 pages)
Summary of Contents for Delta 17-935
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61962 Part No. 1343761 - 12-16-04 DELTA ACCESSORY MODEL 17-935 & MODEL 17-924 MORTISING ATTACHMENT INTRODUCTION The 17-924 Mortising Attachment converts your drill press into an accurate mortising machine and can be used with the following units: 11-980 Drill Press (10") 11-990 Drill Press (12")
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ASSEMBLING THE CHISEL HOLDER 1. Loosely thread the knob (A) Fig. 1 into the bottom of the hole of the chisel holder (B) (See Fig. 2). 2. Install the special screw (C) in either side of the chisel holder (B). 3.
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR THE DELTA 15" UTILITY DRILL PRESSES AND DELTA 16-1/2" VARIABLE SPEED DRILL PRESS. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 1. Install and lock the smaller diameter end of the alignment pin (H) in the spindle (A) Fig. 10.
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THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR THE DELTA 17-900 16-1/2" DRILL PRESS. Disconnect the machine from the power source. NOTE: This unit requires NO bushings for attaching the chisel holder to the quill. 1. Insert and lock the smaller diameter end of the alignment pin (A) Fig.
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ATTACHING THE WORKPIECE HOLD-DOWN - ALL UNITS Disconnect the machine from the power source. 1. Attach the vertical shaft (X) Fig. 15 to the fence, using the supplied wrench (H). NOTE: Place the flat on the shaft (X) toward the rear of the drill press. 2.
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SPINDLE SPEEDS The correct spindle speed depends on the size of the bit and the hardness of the wood. Your best cuts are generally in the range of 650 to 1800 RPM. Use a slower speed for larger bits and harder woods and faster speeds for smaller bits and softer woods.
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MORTISING CHISELS WITH 5/8" X 1-1/2" SHANK Depth Capacity Size Cat. No. 17-912 1/4" x 1/4" 1-7/8" 17-913 5/16" x 5/16" 1-7/8" 17-914 3/8" x 3/8" 3" 17-915 1/2" x 1/2" 3" Fig. 22 SHARPENING CHISELS AND MORTISING BITS Sharpening these chisels requires considerable skill and practice. An improperly-sharpened hollow chisel can easily split in operation, and an old bit will cause excessive strain on the hollow chisel, causing breakage.
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