Delta 17-924 - User Manual

Part No. 1343761 - 12-16-04
DELTA ACCESSORY
MODEL 17-935 & MODEL 17-924
MORTISING ATTACHMENT
CARTON CONTENTS
Mortising Attachment Assembled
1. Fence
2. Locking Levers (2)
3. Flat washers (2)
4. T-Nuts
5. Guides
6. Hold-Down Assembly
7. Hold-Down Shaft
8. 5/32" Hex Wrench
9. Quill Alignment Pin
10. Chisel Holder
11. Small ID Split-Ring Bushings - for 10", 12", and 32" Radial Drill Presses
12. Intermediate Split-Ring Bushings - for 14" Drill Presses
13. Large ID Split-Ring Bushings - for 15" and 16-1/2" Drill Presses
14. Carrying Case (For Model 17-924 Mortising Attachment ONLY)
15. Set of Chisels and Bits (4) - 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 1/2"
(Furnished with Model 17-924 Mortising Attachment ONLY)
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Use the correct bushings as indicated in the carton contents for your machine. Any others will not
work. The 16-1/2" drill press (Model 17-900) does not require bushings.
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")
14-070 Drill Press (14")
17-925 Drill Press (16-1/2")
11-990 Drill Press (12")
11-090 Radial Drill Press (32")
Delta Utility Drill Presses (15")
14-040 Drill Press (14")
17-900 Drill Press (16-1/2")
61962
RTD10000125AA

Delta 17-924 Specifications

General

Brand	Delta
Model	17-924
Category	Drill
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Carton Contents

Installation Procedures

Assembling the Chisel Holder

Step-by-step guide to assembling the chisel holder mechanism for the mortising attachment.

Attaching Chisel Holder to Drill Press

Instructions for fitting the chisel holder onto various Delta drill press models.

Attaching Fence and Hold-Down

Steps for attaching the fence to the table and installing the workpiece hold-down.

Installing Chisel and Bit

Procedure for correctly installing the mortising chisel and bit into the holder.

Spindle Speeds and Operation

Spindle Speeds

Guidance on selecting appropriate spindle speeds based on bit size and wood hardness.

Mortising Chisel and Bit Combinations

Overview of available mortising chisel and bit sets for the attachment.

Operation Guide

Instructions on setting up and performing mortising cuts with the attachment.

Chisel Sharpening