My New (Old) Delta DP

[netcaretaker]

I was hoping someone could school me on what the exact version of the drill press I just got today. I could not find any serial number or build number on the DP any place, and I have really looked.

Also, I have looked on the site and could not find a rebuild of something like this, does anyone know or have a link that shows the best way to rebuild/restore one of these DP? I would like to rebuild it and repaint it, but I was wondering like what paint to use, how to remove the paint, all that kind of stuff.

Any help would be great, thanks!

PS - works great and I paid 100 bucks, so I am very happy

 

[Outlawmws]

If that is the DP I think it is you ****...

Info that will help ID it:

Distance from the center of the chuck to the post edge (X2)
How many speeds?
Motor looks massive, is it 3 phase?

 

[netcaretaker]

That is the drill press, I have been looking for some time and got luck today.

It only has 5 speeds on it, but I was thinking I would try a center pulley on it to reduce the speed more, I already found that information, which was very cool.

The motor is huge, bit it is only 110 which surprised me and it works really well.

 

[skippy24]

Yep, you **** on that. Those don't come up around these parts. The ones that do are newer craftsman of HF models.

 

[yaidunno]

Thats a Delta 17, early 1940s model by the looks of it. Got a serial number? I can find you the exact age.

 

[gilbo]

this might help, DELTA DP , enjoy, and btw YOU **** !!!!

you can also goto owwm.org, and do a search there are plenty of resto's on that site

 

[zkling]

YOU ****, especially for the full CI belt guard, works and $100

Yep, yaidunno nailed it, that is an early 40's delta 17" drill press, standard table, MT2 taper spindle. Not sure on the pulley set, probably high speed. A great machine fort he home shop. Enjoy it Ask any questions you want, I have the same machine, minus the rear belt guard. (grumbles)

 

[WWIIjeep]

It only has 5 speeds on it, but I was thinking I would try a center pulley on it to reduce the speed more, I already found that information, which was very cool.

It's a 17" Delta drill press. The serial number plate would have been on the side where the spring return is located, to the left, and near the bottom of the head casting. The s/n plates were held on by small drive screws. If there's no evidence of those holes, and based on other features visible in your photos, your drill press was made in 1939. If it has the holes for the s/n plate but no plate, it dates from 1940-42.

Delta never offered a center pulley arrangement for that model. Are you confusing it with the 14" or 15" drill presses, for which they did offer a center pulley?

The motor is huge, bit it is only 110 which surprised me and it works really well.

It's a 1/2 horsepower repulsion-start, induction-run motor. Very high quality.

You scored big-time on that. If the rear belt guard sections are in good shape, with no cracks or breaks, they're worth substantially more than you paid for the whole drill press. Be careful with them. They're die-castings and easy to break, which is why complete ones are very valuable now. Take a look at the two posts where the guards mount. One side has tapered posts. That's the side from which you should open the belt guard from to change belt position.

Lots of information on those drill presses at vintagemachinery.org and at the owwm discussion forum, owwm.org

Here's the owner's manual closest to the vintage of your drill press:

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=1715

 

[lowbucktruck]

Holy smoke! Now that was a score on that DP! Definitely rates a YOU ****.

 

[netcaretaker]

Wow, thanks for all the info, I will need to check in the morning about the SN plate to see the year.

It also makes sense on the year/age, his grand father had it and gave it to his dad who gave it to him, and the man was in his mid fifties.

I will ping you guys for help, thanks again for the info, I can not wait for the before and after Picts after I get done restoring it!

 

[thundermug]

mercy

 

[netcaretaker]

mercy

Huh?

I take it you approve? LOL!

Have a good thanksgiving!

 

[Mavawreck]

Completely jealous, that is what I'd like to find. Congrats!

 

[netcaretaker]

Completely jealous, that is what I'd like to find. Congrats!

Honestly, I have been looking for over 2 years now and just finally found one. So I would say to you, keep looking something will fall out of the sky sometimes.

And I should say the guy was very cool about sending pictures and setting up a time, he told he thought he could get more but just wanted it gone before the holidays. So he got exactly what he wanted, he was surprised I did not haggle, and I told him 100 was more then fair, everyone went home happy!