Delta Press- score and question

[marksd1]

I have been looking to replace my crappy little drill press that I have had since college days, and finally had a chance to get something I can enjoy- both the restoration and the use. I found this delta rockwell at a garage sale this weekend, and it followed me home for a $20 fee. Even though it is a bit stiff from being unused for decades, it still fires up and runs smooth as silk. Obviously I need to replace the cord, which brings me to my question: Can someone send me a photo of the original power switch for this tool?

I started with the basic clean up and lubrication, and it really looks like it will need only minimal restoration. I thought about shooting some new black paint on the motor, but I have decided I like the 'patina' so I just cleaned it up.

It also came with a small machine vice, but it has no makers marks, so I would like information on this as well if anyone recognizes it.

Cheers-
Dan

 

[Packard V8]

Nice little DP. I've got two of them in the basement shop. They're a small footprint and handy for light duty work. You did well for $20.

The original Delta motor had a toggle switch back on the motor and was actuated by a rod running forward beside the head.

The Wagner motor is not original. It would have been badged Delta.

The vise appears to be a common Chicom.

jack vines

 

[mikew13]

Thats the Homecraft lineup

 

[airbuff101]

Nice little Delta.

The DP vise appears to be an early Taiwanese Dynasty artifact...........from green hammered, loosy-goosy era.............

Find an old Palmgren/Craftsman at the next sale.

airbuff

 

[jcm44]

That's an 11" drill press. I am not sure Delta really supplied a switch with the drill press as it was often sold without a motor. That Wagner motor is not original, although I have one on my bandsaw and really like it. They make a bit of a fweeep sound when the brushes lift off.

 

[cnc-me]

That's an 11" drill press. I am not sure Delta really supplied a switch with the drill press as it was often sold without a motor. That Wagner motor is not original, although I have one on my bandsaw and really like it. They make a bit of a fweeep sound when the brushes lift off.

Repulsion start?