Delta Rockwell 17-600

[Macrosill]

6PT,
I got the motor working properly. The switch was not closing. All is well now. Thanks for the info though.

Made some more progress on the press. Almost all the hardware is cleaned and ready to go. Everything is painted minus the table, base and head. I got head and bas stripped and cleaned today. Things were going a little to smoothly so I decided to add some excitement. I hit my leg with the twisted wire cup wheel on the grinder at 13k rpm.

The base got a coat of primer on the bottom. Paint tomorrow and then prime the head.

On the table I am at a stand still right now. I stripped as much as I could with the 4" wire cup. But not sure how to get to the coolant trough around the top of the table and in the T slots. I am awaiting a twisted wire wheel but are there any other ideas?






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[OccupantRJ]

I do a LOT or refurb work, every day. I rarely use a twisted wire brush due to a little too stiff and grabby for me. I use cheap HF wire brushes to chuck into a corded drill to use in places like the coolant trough. End brushes for the drill in various sizes are great for places like the trough and in tight corners. My best restore tools are my round and triangular carbide tipped paint scrapers, about $20 apiece. I use them to get to metal, then use the wire brushes, or either I will cabinet blast after scraping.

 

[OccupantRJ]

This is a lathe carriage before and after. All surfaces were first scraped, then wire brushed, followed up by maroon color scotchbrite.

 

[Macrosill]

RJ,
Thanks for the info. The lathe carriage came out great. I guess I have some hand work in my future.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Something along this line is what I use in general. The HF brushes have held up rather well for me, and can be obtained for a couple dollars a set on their sales. A knotted brush has it’s place, but can be dangerous under the right conditions. One of these might bounce off your pants.

I also use both loose and knotted 3” brushes on a 4-1/2” grinder on larger areas. The reason I hand scrape is in the case of precision parts to protect them from damage, and I have found that when I scrape I spend less time standing in front of the cabinet.

I have bad knees, so I can sit in an office chair and do quite a bit of prep just as easily as I can stand for long periods. A carbide tipped paint scraper will make paint FLY off an old machine, especially when it has had several coats of paint over the years. I refurb daily for a hobby, and have equipment lined up waiting.

I am working on a 20” Walker Turner drill press at this time, and am scraping before I even take it apart. I will go to a certain level, then blow it apart for more detail. This keeps a project from clogging the shop until it has to.

 

[Macrosill]

More progress today. Actually started reassembly. Motor attached to its mount and ready to slide onto the head. Both the upper and lower spindles have their bearings installed. The quill is ready to go in. Table column and lift clamp assembled. Tomorrow I can paint the base and head. Hopefully I can get this finished next week.

Here are a couple pictures.










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[dogzbody1]

I love this build! The paintwork looks great - I've made note of the color, it will look new when done. I'm doing the same at a slower pace with a smaller 14" Delta (DP 220). I'm in need of a spindle pulley, is there a reliable source for used parts for these machines?

 

[454ragtop]

I love this build! The paintwork looks great - I've made note of the color, it will look new when done. I'm doing the same at a slower pace with a smaller 14" Delta (DP 220). I'm in need of a spindle pulley, is there a reliable source for used parts for these machines?

Do you need the high speed or low speed spindle pulley? Do you have the bearing and sleeve, etc.? I may be able to help.

 

[dogzbody1]

Hi, I need the pulley on the spindle (vs the motor) and the bearing.
Thanks
Steve

 

[454ragtop]

Yes, I got that, there are 2 different ones, a high speed and a low speed.

 

[dogzbody1]

Awesome! Would a 14" have one of each of those or were there different models. Mine both look to be the same size but the one I want to replace is a craftsman with a bearing glued into it. I'll measure mine in the morning and come back to you. (I'd check tonight but my mobility is a bit limited following surgery). Thanks!, Steve

 

[dogzbody1]

Hi again
I just measured the pulley on mine at it is the smaller one of the two at just over 5 inches (high speed?). While we are talking parts I am also looking for the belt guard (the larger rear section). Please le me know if you have the suitable pulley and what you are asking for it. Thanks so much, Steve

 

[Packard V8]

Awesome! Would a 14" have one of each of those or were there different models. Thanks!, Steve

No, the 14" came as either a high speed or slow speed, but never seen one come with both.

There were several different motors, spindles and pulleys as accessories.

jack vines

 

[dogzbody1]

Thanks for the clarification. I've googled around a little but and it seems the low speed is preferred for metal work while the high speed is preferred for woodwork.
It was suggested on one forum that the nose piece and belt cover might be bigger on the low speed presses. I don't have a belt guard but the nose piece on mine measures about 9 inches (inside to inside) so it might accommodate either.
I'll use this thread as an inspiration to restore mine to a higher standard that I had in mind!
Thanks again
Steve

 

[Macrosill]

Made a littlel more progress yesterday. One coat of paint on the base and head. Another day of paint and drying and then full reassembly can start. I am hoping to get this done this week.

 

[dogzbody1]

I can't wait to see pictures of the completed machine!

 

[Macrosill]

Paint is finished, minus the hood and table. I will do those after the rest is assembled.

Here is a picture of the base. I hope to start assembly tomorrow.




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[dogzbody1]

Nice finish!

 

[OccupantRJ]

Yes, looking good. My Walker Turner is at this stage right now.

 

[larry4406]

I like your gray color you chose.

 

[Macrosill]

As of this afternoon. Still have to do the table and belt cover. When completed I will do a side by side photo.

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[quattro_sinko]

looks great!

 

[dogzbody1]

Agreed, awesome finish!

 

[OccupantRJ]

You got her looking real nice there.

 

[Macrosill]

Thanks guys. I got the table primed late yesterday. I hope to get it painted and installed over the weekend.

 

[Davefr]

Excellent work!! Thanks for posting the images.

 

[Macrosill]

As of this morning. Only thing left is the hood.























Here are a couple of the hood in the condition I received it in.





I will post a side by side image once the hood is refinished and installed.


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[Macrosill]

After some cold rain and snow, fun filled weekends, work and family errands I had some time today to continue on this project. The final step is in progress. I stripped the hood and all its hardware this morning. It is hanging in the garage after a coat of primer. I have something to do tomorrow and will not be home until late afternoon. If there is not enough daylight left to get 2 coats of paint sprayed then it will have to wait until Wednesday, weather permitting.

 

[tombell572]

Macrosill--coming along nicely! A decent repair for the drill holes in the table is JB Weld or a similar product. Clean the holes to degrease, then fill a bit proud of the table surface. Level when it dries with a file, scraper or whatever. Its durable and color match is good. Similar repairs I made to my Buffalo D/P are fine after 30+ years.


Tom B.

 

[Macrosill]

Tom,
Thank you for the JB Weld suggestion.

I did get the remaining parts painted over the weekend. I hope to get the press finished this week.

 

[Macrosill]

Finally finished!. Only 1 minor issue. The top cover seems to be about 1/4" too far forward. See below.





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[ScottsGT]

Looks great!!

 

[Macrosill]

Used it for the first time yesterday. Man, what a difference from that little piece of **** I had before. This one is so smooth and so quiet. I drilled a 3/8" hole through the 3 1/2" side of 6 2x4s for a project for my RV.

 

[Davefr]

Well done, thanks for sharing!!

 

[Packard V8]

Nice job and yes they're a pleasure to use.

Delta/Rockwell used at least three different covers on those DPs. The hinged mechanism you have is somewhat fragile and it could be the original links were bent or even replaced with shop made pieces.

jack vines

 

[Macrosill]

Thanks Dave and Packard

 

[Zamzet]

Hey Guys. This is my first post. I just bought an old delta drill press model 17-600. The machine is on very rough shape and came without the starting capacitor. Could some of you tell me which is the correct capacitance?

 

[11b30b4]

Macroslll, that thing came out real nice. Great rebuild on an outstanding drill press.

 

[454ragtop]

Welcome Zamzet, best to ask in the electrical forum over at owwm.org, your resource for all things Delta.

 

[Roberts210]

Electrolysis does produce H, and O also. I do mine in a shed next to my barn. Do you have a garage you can work in that doesn't have a water heater w/ pilot light in it?