Is the Delta 18-900 Drill Press being discontinued?

[Rick Saunders]

It suddenly seems to have disappeared from almost all of the principal retail sellers--Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, etc.--after several of them offered "special purchase" discounts on existing stock. Some are available from smaller outlets, but often at close to full MSRP rather than the usual $1,500 or so.

I've messaged Delta's customer service but haven't heard anything back.

Just wondering. I'm in the market for a drill press and want to know if Delta is still an option.

[Frank Pratt]

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting to hear back from Delta customer service, nor would I even consider buying any new Delta machine.

[Jamie Buxton]

I have a Delta 18-900. If it walked off in the middle of the night, I'd go buy a Nova DVR drill press. You change speeds with a knob, instead of wrestling with belts.

[Mike Wilkins]

Another vote here for the Nova DVR. The technology in this machine must have come from some visiting aliens. Sure beats moving some belts around. Check your local Woodcraft.