Recent content by tmaterman

cleaned the switch up, sprayed a bit of WD40 on it, wiped it down good and it works like a top now!

I've been searching...and it looks like you may be right. I have found a couple of toggle switches with a flat post that could be drilled through. I will go out and try cleaning the contacts and see if that works first. Thanks!

Here's my old Delta that needs a little TLC...once I finish the shop remodel, I'm onto this.... the switch that connects to the pull rod is bad, need to locate a replacement for it.

http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/DeltaSerialNumbers.ashx This site listed serial numbers and description for Delta saws...wondering if the same dates would apply for the Drill press? IF so, mine indicates a 1951 model... Any plate with a Milwaukee address indicates a machine made prior to...

Looked under the table for the date, but all I see is a stamped DP part number, can't locate a date on it at all

tinkered around with it a little bit today and discovered that the actual switch that the pull rod attaches to is bad. Are there any makers of this replacement part that anyone knows of? Searched endlessly for electric motor pull rod switches...etc and every combo relatively close but can't find...

yes, it appears that the original switch was modified somewhat and inside the cover of the switch needs some work. Push/pull rod is held in place by a bent nail...

it appears to be missing the on/off switch and a power cord. There are issues there that I need to get situated to determine if the motor still works...

Thanks for the info! I'll look more into it over the next few days!

Thanks! I'll check it out!

Hi all, new member here, I have received an old drill press that used to belong to my great uncle who passed in the 70's. It's missing some things and I was wondering where is the best place to get info and or parts to refurbish this thing. Thanks for any info!