Delta Machinery 15-231 15 inch 6 Speed Drill Press w/Tilting Table Single Phase

Extra-long spindle bearing "6 PLUS 6" and "VS6" spindle and spindle pulley are supported by four over-sized, pre-loaded, lubricated-for-life ball bearings. Massive quill is a full 2" diameter. "VS6" ahs the same excellent construction, PLUS and extra bearing below the spindle pulley. This fine combination of features assures freedom from chatter, long, maintenance-free life and maximum pressure at the drill point; Wide, test-proven speed range gives you a true 10-to-1 speed ratio. You get the exact speed you need for every drilling job on any material - 450 to 4700 rpm with a 1725 rpm motor and 300 to 3100 with an 1140 rpm motor; Quick belt tension release is provided by the pivoting motor mounting plate which has a reverse, self-locking taper on the spring-loaded, rubber-tipped plunger that quickly restores correct belt tension; Extra-long quill travel gives the extra depth you need for deep-hole jobs like skip and gang drilling.... PLUS, the extra stroke required for clearing jigs and fixtures; Six speeds offers unbelievably wide range of speeds with a low-cost 1725 rpm motor 11.8 to 1 speed ratio. You can choose an extra-slow speed for drilling very hard materials an extra-fast speed for working soft materials or an optimum speed for any size bit and material; Efficient variable -speed drive lets you select any spindle speed instantly while machine is running. A self-locking cam, plus a "snubber" feature, holds speed settings constant under all load conditions. Proper belt tension is automatically maintained for full power transmission