Help ID Drill Press

[Ridge Runner]

My boss got this a while back, but has never used it since it's 3 phase. I'm tempted to ask if he wants to sell it, but the emblems are gone off of it and I don't know who made it or what it's worth. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[zkling]

Early 1940's Delta 17" Standard table with slow speed (~350 RPM min) and a MT2 spindle.

Really good machine. I have one. If you need a drill press and can get this one cheap I would go for it. Not much it can't do that you would encounter in a home shop. Very beefy machine. Looks like the table is free of any extra holes, which is really nice. Shows that whom ever operated it, knew what they were doing.

It will put a 5/8" hole in steel with a twist drill without sweating.

 

[rusty65]

Looks like a delta/Rockwell to me?

 

[uniballer]

Yup, old delta!

 

[Ridge Runner]

Cool. Thanks, guys! I figured it had to be pretty old. Any idea about what a good to fair price would be for it?

 

[zkling]

See what he wants. I personally wouldn't go over $175-200. $100 or less would probably make me grab it.

Negatives....

-Multiple paint coats, some rust
-Missing a few parts
-3 phase (really a killer unless you have a converter at your house). A 3/4HP 1725 motor is going to set you back some. Or a VFD is going to be ~$125. But you don't know if that motor works or not.
-Homemade belt guard

Positives....

Good drill press
No extra marks in table
Parts are available used, but can be expensive. Some folks collect those machines.
MT2 spindle with chuck
Low speed pulley model

Word of caution, the spring housings on those presses are pretty fragile, use care when adjusting.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Roger that. Any online resources I can go to to see a manual for it or if I need to rebuild anything? I'm actually starting up a shop and will probably be getting a 3 phase compressor, so it's not as big of a deal as it would be if this were for home use.

 

[zkling]

Here is a manual for a 1950's model. Same press. Only thing they changed is the belt guard.

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/486.pdf

If you want the original 1940's manual, send me a PM with your email address. I have it saved as a PDF on my computer.

For parts go or how to, go to OWWM.com or ebay.com

Feel free to ask any questions on it. I have been through mine completely. They are pretty simple machines.

It will probably need new bearings all around. Might want to double check the spindle with an indicator to make sure it isn't bent, but it takes a good wrap to bend a MT2 spindle so I would be socked on that.

 

[Packard V8]

A good used 1/2 or 3/4hp single-phase motor isn't that difficult to find.

Personally, I'd be all over it and add a VFD to the existing three-phase motor.

jack vines

 

[Ridge Runner]

Thanks, guys.

VFD? Variable Something Something?

 

[1982fxr]

if the 3 phase isn't a problem for you i would jump on that!! just my opinion, but if it runs smooth I think anything under $300 is a hot deal

 

[930dreamer]

VFD= variable frequency drive. Let use know how it works out.

 

[WWIIjeep]

Yes, VFD = variable frequency drive.

Allows you to operate a 230V 3-phase motor on regular 120V single-phase house current, and also gives you the ablitly to vary the speed of the 3-phase motor.