Delta 17-935 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 17-935 Specifications

General

Brand	Delta
Model	17-935
Category	Drill
Language	English

Summary

Overview and Package Contents

Introduction to Mortising Attachment

Describes the 17-924 Mortising Attachment and compatible drill presses.

Carton Contents Checklist

Lists all components included in the mortising attachment package.

Important Installation Notes

Key information regarding correct bushing usage for installation.

Chisel Holder Assembly and Attachment

Assembling the Chisel Holder

Step-by-step guide for assembling the chisel holder components.

Attaching to Radial Drill Presses

Instructions for attaching the chisel holder to 10", 12", 14", and 32" radial drill presses.

Chisel Holder Attachment for Specific Drill Presses

Attaching to 15" Utility Drill Presses

Specific instructions for attaching the chisel holder to 15" Delta Utility Drill Presses.

Attaching to 15" & 16-1/2" Variable Speed Presses

Instructions for attaching the chisel holder to 15" and 16-1/2" variable speed drill presses.

Fence and Hold-Down Attachment

Attaching to 17-900 16-1/2" Drill Press

Instructions for attaching the chisel holder to the 17-900 16-1/2" drill press.

Attaching the Fence to Drill Press Table

Guide for attaching the mortising attachment fence to the drill press table.

Workpiece Hold-Down and Chisel Setup

Attaching the Workpiece Hold-Down

Instructions for installing the workpiece hold-down assembly.

Installing the Chisel and Bit

Step-by-step guide for installing the mortising chisel and bit.

Operation and Performance

Spindle Speed Recommendations

Guidance on selecting appropriate spindle speeds for different bits and woods.

Mortising Operation Guide

Instructions on setting up the workpiece and performing mortising cuts.

Chisel Specifications and Maintenance

Mortising Chisel Specifications

Details on mortising chisel sizes and their corresponding depth capacities.

Sharpening Chisels and Bits Advice

Recommendations and warnings regarding the sharpening of mortising chisels and bits.