Another Delta 17-600 Thread

[gjohnson]

I recently picked up a 1944 delta 17-600 and I am going through it making things right for now. At a later point I will completely tear down, strip, replace the quill bearings, and re-paint. As of now I have replaced the improper motor drive pulley with the correct 5 step slow speed and belt, replaced shaft collar bearing, fixed wiring, welded up the holes in the cover and replaced a missing bracket on the lower cover.

I have also replaced multiple improper fasteners throughout and done some cleaning. It came with a VFD and has a 1 HP motor. Does anyone know what steps would be best to use with this combination ?

I am missing a couple of parts to make it correct: The 795-s knob screw for the cover and a feed handle ball. If anyone has these pieces and is willing to sell let me know. I would also like to replace the tag or restore if possible. It is the Milwaukee not Rockwell.

The table is horrible and has a base plate bolted to it. I am debating tigging up the holes with ni/cu rod. Or finding a decent used table to replace it. Kinda hard to find and this is already turning into a money pit (seems to be the story of my life). It has the production table and the rack works great.

I have also picked up an 882 light that cleaned up nicely and would like to see how it could be mounted. I have some ideas but would like additional opinions. I am thinking about making the original style L bracket and mounting it using the bottom cover or quill return spring fastener.

 

[gjohnson]

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[tarbellb]

Nice looking machine, good job on the progress so far.

As for the table, sure, they are out there, but big money typically. I think you are better off just repairing what you got.

Keep us posted on progress.

 

[slowtwitch73]

I have the same drill and put a drilled and tapped aluminum table over the original. I use a small milling vise on it and it accepts standard milling hold downs. I can hold down the vise if I want or clamp down whatever needs drilling, put dog in to prevent parts from spinning, etc.

 

[gjohnson]

Nice looking machine, good job on the progress so far.

As for the table, sure, they are out there, but big money typically. I think you are better off just repairing what you got.

Keep us posted on progress.

When I get the base plate removed I’ll show some pics. It is really bad, I can fix it no problem but time vs cost is becoming more important to me as I get older. There are giant holes in it, would definitely take a chunk of the day to fix. Then convince my neighbor to re cut the surface.

 

[gjohnson]

I have the same drill and put a drilled and tapped aluminum table over the original. I use a small milling vise on it and it accepts standard milling hold downs. I can hold down the vise if I want or clamp down whatever needs drilling, put dog in to prevent parts from spinning, etc.

I like this idea, do you have any pics ? I’m scratching my head wondering how to clamp down on a flat table. 1/2” thick ?

 

[slowtwitch73]

I added a pic to post above. It's held on by bolts from underside at all 4 corners.

 

[gjohnson]

I added a pic to post above. It's held on by bolts from underside at all 4 corners.

Thanks that’s perfect.