A Delta DP220 14” bench model drill press. My 93 year old uncle passed away last year and my Aunt felt it was better that I take it home and use it. Rather than a stranger paying a few bucks for it. I’m not sure of the age; but I can remember it in his basement in the 50”s. There is no serial number and the newest US Patten number is 1936. I would guess its’ age between 1936 and 1950.
It has the original Delta ½ HP motor, a revering switch mounted on the motor along with an on-off foot petal switch that my Uncle rigged. It has an interesting belt drive setup using an idler pulley for slower RPM spindle speeds. And a 5/8” Jacobs ball bearing chuck.
My Uncle replaced the original work table with a fabricated table to his likings. I think I’ll put a 1” hole through it on center. Along with an number of ½-13 tapped holes for clamping.
It’s a nice old piece of iron that will compliment the rest of my machinery. And its’ presence will bring fond memories of my beloved Uncle.
It has the original Delta ½ HP motor, a revering switch mounted on the motor along with an on-off foot petal switch that my Uncle rigged. It has an interesting belt drive setup using an idler pulley for slower RPM spindle speeds. And a 5/8” Jacobs ball bearing chuck.
My Uncle replaced the original work table with a fabricated table to his likings. I think I’ll put a 1” hole through it on center. Along with an number of ½-13 tapped holes for clamping.
It’s a nice old piece of iron that will compliment the rest of my machinery. And its’ presence will bring fond memories of my beloved Uncle.
