Delta just introduced a new 18″ Laser Drill Press.  Sadly this doesn’t mean it uses lasers for drilling, just that it has a pair of lasers that throw an X down on the work surface where the bit will land.  The drill press has a 3/4 hp motor, and a 6″ quill stroke (the distance the chuck will move down).  It features a nice large 20″ x14″ table, that can tilt forward, and left to right.  In addition a pair of T-slots allow the use of fixtures, and a removable center insert.  It has a three pulley system that allows for 16 speeds from 170 to 3000RPM.  The pulleys auto-tension, so changing speeds is fairly painless.  Although I like to bolt down a drill press as they are inherently top-heavy, the large cast iron base should make this more stable.  The retail price is $829, and it should be showing up in stores soon.

Source: Delta