The Delta Homecraft Drill Press Model No. 11-100 was a must tool for any workshop. The drill press performed dozens of operations including basic jobs such as drilling, routing, mortising, shaping, sanding and plug cutting.
It featured interchangeable spindles, an all purpose work table with side ledges and slots to facilitate clamping of work. It had a full selection of speeds for drilling all kinds of materials. The pulleys were dynamically balanced which was just one of the quality features found on Delta tools of this vintage.
The Homecraft drill press featured interchangeable spindles that allowed the operator to quickly and easily change over to the various cutting tools. The standard equipment was a geared chuck spindle.
The standard quill lock and adjustable stop permitted precise accurate adjustment for depth drilling, repeat drilling operations, routing, mortising, etc.
The basic machine consisted of the No. 11-100 11″ Drill Press complete with a 1/2″ capacity geared chuck spindle and key and arbor pulley.
Owners Manuals – Delta Homecraft 11″ Drill Press
Delta Homecraft 11″ Drill Press No. 11-100 Manual (10 MB Pdf) Click to download PDF file.
Basic Machine Accessories & Parts
| No. 62-413 1/3 H.P. Motor. Capacitor start, 115v., 1725 r.p.m., 1/2″ diameter single shaft, ball bearing. With switch, cord and plug. | |
| No. 50-821 Stand | |
| No. 49-362 retractable Caster Set | |
| No. 972 Geared Chuck Spindle. With key, 1/2″ capacity. | |
| No. 882 Lamp Attachment. Includes shade, socket, cord and attachment parts. Used 15 or 25 watt bulb. | |
 | Delta Homecraft 11″ Drill Press Specifications Speeds with 1725 r.p.m. motr… 700, 1250, 2400, 4700 r.p.m. Table size – 8 1/2″ x 9″ Base – 8″ x 9 3/4″ Column diameter – 1 7/8″ Capacity: Spindle to table – 11″ Spindle to base – 3 5/8″ Capacity in cast iron – 1/2″ Overall Dimensions Depth – 19″ Width – 11 3/4″ Height – 33 1/2″ |
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