Well as the title states i just picked up my 1st vintage tool a delta drill press dp220 and for some odd reason i dont think its going to be my last. Kinda started with my odd attraction to old wilton vises expecially after seeing some of your guys post here now i have about 5 LOL.
Anyway i just picked up this dp220 local off craigslist and love the old cast look. It is in working condition just needs some TLC. I plan to do mostly metal work so i need the slow speed. I plan on doing a full resto if indeed this drill would be a good option for that if not then its back to searching.
I did use it for a 2" hole saw in 3/16 steel and the slightest bit of pressure and the motor would stop i can pretty much stop it with your pinky which makes me think the brushes are **** or just needs a new motor.
I ordered a 3 ball handle lever because even though it has the foot pedal im not a fan of the straight through bar. And a new chuck would be next since this one isnt perfectly true while its spinning.
Could someone tell me how you find out the year from the serial number. #45-1654
Anyway i just picked up this dp220 local off craigslist and love the old cast look. It is in working condition just needs some TLC. I plan to do mostly metal work so i need the slow speed. I plan on doing a full resto if indeed this drill would be a good option for that if not then its back to searching.
I did use it for a 2" hole saw in 3/16 steel and the slightest bit of pressure and the motor would stop i can pretty much stop it with your pinky which makes me think the brushes are **** or just needs a new motor.
I ordered a 3 ball handle lever because even though it has the foot pedal im not a fan of the straight through bar. And a new chuck would be next since this one isnt perfectly true while its spinning.
Could someone tell me how you find out the year from the serial number. #45-1654
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