Delta DP220 Drill press advice

[marubadu]

Hey guys, I've been looking for a drill press for a while and posted an ad on my local craigslist for the type of DP I was looking for.

A guy contacted me about his Delta DP220 which is the type I'm looking for. He wants $300 for it which I think is kind of high but am not really sure.

Also the drill only has the production base and no table. These always came with tables right? I mean how do you clamp your work down without a table.

So I guess my question is, Is this a good price and doesn't it have a table?
What's it worth as is?

Thanks

 

[jakemac]

I'd be inclined to pass, but that's me. It seems a little high, but with the cover on its hard to tell the speed range.

One of the Delta guys will have to give you more info.

 

[Cahark]

I would love to have that drill press, but I'm a cheapskate. I think a good price for that would be 100 or under. Not to say 300 is absolutely out of line, but in my area of the country, you should be able to find something cheaper.


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[driftpin]

I just sold one in good shape needing nothing, w/the table for $90 & w/some other tools he also bought so I gave him a bit of a break. W/o the table I would keep looking as you can buy a decent unit here for $300. I turned down a Powermatic because I had nowhere to keep it even to flip.

CL should give you some good deals for that $. Keep looking.

 

[Carla]

Hey guys, I've been looking for a drill press for a while and posted an ad on my local craigslist for the type of DP I was looking for.

A guy contacted me about his Delta DP220 which is the type I'm looking for. He wants $300 for it which I think is kind of high but am not really sure.

Also the drill only has the production base and no table. These always came with tables right? I mean how do you clamp your work down without a table.

So I guess my question is, Is this a good price and doesn't it have a table?
What's it worth as is?

Thanks

Yes, the price seems high, but it does seem to be in very well-preserved condition, at least as may be seen from a photo (and that's 'looks' which don't take the place of careful inspection, to be sure)

That one is a desirable version of the DP220, with the slow speed pulley, the original cast iron belt guard, and the heavy 'coolant table'. It is the version meant for serious industrial use, on small-part jig-drilling operations. I have one like it, but if I didn't, I'd be tempted to offer $200-ish, maybe $250 if it really is as pristine as it appears.

The use of that style of base, and elevating the drill head itself on the column provides for much greater rigidity, compared to the common version with the light base and light table, which is meant to be a woodworking tool.

There are a couple of caveats, tho.......an option was the 'safety drill head spring counterbalance', which....in my opinion...should be fitted to all drill presses of that configuration. This holds the weight of the drill head in balance when raising or lowering it on the column. These were available from Delta as a refit part, and may be found on ebay, or in the adverts on the OWWM internet board. Using wooden blocks of various heights to raise a drill head on the column, with the quill feed, is a common practice, to be sure, and does work alright if one is careful to use the clamp-collar under the head correctly.

The table should be provided with a pattern of 1/2-13 tapped holes, to use common light (Bridgeport class) mill furniture for work-holding. This...again, in my opinion....is a necessary practical safety practice. Injury accidents with light drill presses, from improperly secured workpieces, are a serious issue.

cheers

Carla

 

[marubadu]

I would love to have that drill press, but I'm a cheapskate. I think a good price for that would be 100 or under. Not to say 300 is absolutely out of line, but in my area of the country, you should be able to find something cheaper.


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Yeah, I'm from Detroit. Not far from you.

 

[Davefr]

I'd pass. That's too high for a table DP with concern about missing original parts.

 

[marubadu]

Yes, the price seems high, but it does seem to be in very well-preserved condition, at least as may be seen from a photo (and that's 'looks' which don't take the place of careful inspection, to be sure)

That one is a desirable version of the DP220, with the slow speed pulley, the original cast iron belt guard, and the heavy 'coolant table'. It is the version meant for serious industrial use, on small-part jig-drilling operations. I have one like it, but if I didn't, I'd be tempted to offer $200-ish, maybe $250 if it really is as pristine as it appears.

The use of that style of base, and elevating the drill head itself on the column provides for much greater rigidity, compared to the common version with the light base and light table, which is meant to be a woodworking tool.

There are a couple of caveats, tho.......an option was the 'safety drill head spring counterbalance', which....in my opinion...should be fitted to all drill presses of that configuration. This holds the weight of the drill head in balance when raising or lowering it on the column. These were available from Delta as a refit part, and may be found on ebay, or in the adverts on the OWWM internet board. Using wooden blocks of various heights to raise a drill head on the column, with the quill feed, is a common practice, to be sure, and does work alright if one is careful to use the clamp-collar under the head correctly.

The table should be provided with a pattern of 1/2-13 tapped holes, to use common light (Bridgeport class) mill furniture for work-holding. This...again, in my opinion....is a necessary practical safety practice. Injury accidents with light drill presses, from improperly secured workpieces, are a serious issue.

cheers

Carla

WOW! Thank you Carla for the well thought out and informative post. I'll go take a look and ask about the spring (he said he removed it) and any work holding furniture.

 

[dw1]

Hey guys, I've been looking for a drill press for a while and posted an ad on my local craigslist for the type of DP I was looking for.

A guy contacted me about his Delta DP220 which is the type I'm looking for. He wants $300 for it which I think is kind of high but am not really sure.

Also the drill only has the production base and no table. These always came with tables right? I mean how do you clamp your work down without a table.

So I guess my question is, Is this a good price and doesn't it have a table?
What's it worth as is?

Thanks

I bought a DP220 about a year ago, I found it on CL also. I sanded all the paint and rust off, repainted, put new bearings and retainer lock rings on. I just installed a 1 HP 3 phase motor and vfd, I am now playing with that. I do need to replace my "Return Spring" and have ordered something that I am going to try, will see how that works. Here are a few pics of mine. I gave $100 for mine

 

[454ragtop]

I bought a DP220 about a year ago, I found it on CL also. I sanded all the paint and rust off, repainted, put new bearings and retainer lock rings on. I just installed a 1 HP 3 phase motor and vfd, I am now playing with that. I do need to replace my "Return Spring" and have ordered something that I am going to try, will see how that works. Here are a few pics of mine. I gave $100 for mine

By "Return Spring" do you mean the one in the column that lifts the head, or the one on the side that retracts the quill? I have both from a couple drill presses I'm parting out if you need them.

 

[dw1]

By "Return Spring" do you mean the one in the column that lifts the head, or the one on the side that retracts the quill? I have both from a couple drill presses I'm parting out if you need them.

The one inside this that retracts the quill, mine was broken in a couple of places, I tried to fix but only seemed to make it worse!!

 

[dw1]

Moved vfd to other side, my light was blocking/hitting it:

 

[vintage nut]

Two of those here, both my dad's. I have a beaver and a Canadian blower and forge
Those deltas are great, but that's overpriced. The last one he bought was $20
My bigger beaver was $90

Keep looking, you'll find a deal eventually

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[vintage nut]

Those return springs can be a nightmare to sort out.... Took nearly a week of evenings to get the one on my Canadian working properly

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