Delta Drill Press "Clausing" DP-600 x 2?

[cweigand]

My previous bench top craftsman decided to stop playing in my shop so I went shopping. I picked up 2 Delta DP-600 17 inch drill "clausing" presses out of a local aluminum shop for $350. I don't know a lot about them. I have intentions of restoring these two and just wanted to hear if anyone had any thoughts about these 2. Serial numbers are 33-4204 for the tapping head and 33-4205 for the drilling head. (Do the serial numbers mean anything to anyone?) The tapping head has a variable speed attached to it but its kinda touchy (both are 110v motors.) I noticed one of the presses (tapping head) was missing a clamp on the end of it that held the stop and actually i was going to purchase it on ebay. But for $50 more a standing model became available for $200 in my area so i bought that just for parts its in a bit rougher shape. I plan to completely disassemble the three and keep the best parts into 2 of them but wasn't sure if there were any reasons this would be a bad idea. I definitely want to change the paint so there aren't 2 dudes in hard hats hanging out in my shop when im not there. Also any advice on v-belts? versus traditional grooved or flat belts? Finally the stand up model number 9346 is this mostly compatible for swapping parts? i have a cheap electronic micrometer and will obviously check before i do anything crazy just thought id put this out there before i dove in head first. Lastly couple of small drill holes in the table what is best way to fill (filler or welding?)

 

[jmarkwolf]

If you're unaware, http://www.vintagemachinery.org/ will likely have a lot of info on these DP's.

 

[cweigand]

If you're unaware, http://www.vintagemachinery.org/ will likely have a lot of info on these DP's.

thank you for this.

 

[EngineerNate]

Nice find. Those look like the classic Delta 17" to me, with a really nice table for the dual head setup to boot.

I paid $350 for a single version with the big table. I think this is a strong "You ****" candidate.

 

[toolmiser]

Don't have any answers to your questions, but not only do I like the drills, but I like the table also. I personally would have to paint the guards though.

 

[EngineerNate]

I've got a bright yellow guard I bought from an OWWM member for mine. It came sans guard.

Machines that aren't knackered are rare in my area, lots of stuff left out to rust and then listed for hundreds online. Jealous of those near big industrial centers where stuff like this pops up.

 

[slowtwitch73]

Good dp's.. parts are out there.

 

[mbdslpwr]

This popped up outside of Richmond, VA a week ago... No personal interest / investment here. Just posting FYI and because it seems related.

Gang Drill Clausing - general for sale - by owner

Clausing Gang drill machine. 240v 3 phase motors. Make me an offer and come get it. Joe

richmond.craigslist.org

 

[seber]

Damn. That is a serious piece of equipment.

 

[mikegt4]

You could make 4 arcs of shame at one time!

 

[dscheidt]

This popped up outside of Richmond, VA a week ago... No personal interest / investment here. Just posting FYI and because it seems related.

Gang Drill Clausing - general for sale - by owner

Clausing Gang drill machine. 240v 3 phase motors. Make me an offer and come get it. Joe

richmond.craigslist.org

There was a six headed one for sale around here a couple years ago.
I don't understand what these were for. Are they for multiple simultaneous operations (drill N holes at the same time) or for N related ops (Drill, counterbore, tap,) where the workpiece moves across the table? They seem to be common enough there must be standard usage.

 

[Catcher1984]

There was a six headed one for sale around here a couple years ago.
I don't understand what these were for. Are they for multiple simultaneous operations (drill N holes at the same time) or for N related ops (Drill, counterbore, tap,) where the workpiece moves across the table? They seem to be common enough there must be standard usage.

That’s exactly what it’s for. Production where they had one guy drill there holes pass it off to the next guy tapping it or whatever on to the next etc. Called Gang Head Drill Presses or Multiple Spindle Drill Presses they came with a single head up to 8 or so. You sometimes see people parting them out and the tables seem to be more sought after over the drill presses.

If you check out old brochures all the manufacturers had this option at one point or another but most seemed to have phased out around the 60’s for quicker cheaper more precise technology.