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[Alchymist]

Jpar63 - if you have access to a lathe you can make one. Failing that, get 2 inch long bushings of the correct id/od and us them (if the housing is solid).
Should work as good as one longer one.

 

[jakemac]

........... get 2 inch long bushings of the correct id/od and us them .........

You just told him to go out and buy bushings that he told you he can't find. He's looking for help finding a source. Not a statement of the obvious.



Jpar-
Have you tried McMaster-Carr online ? They may have what you're looking for in their catalog.

 

[schor]

I'm wondering why you couldn't use 2 bushings of shorter length to come up to 2". I can't see why that wouldn't work. Where are you located? I could make one up for you on my lathe. Maybe there is someone close to you that can make one for you.

Hey All! I'm new here and must say, I like what I see. Amazing how many of us are into these incredible old machines, my wife thinks I'm crazy LOL. I have a great 1940's Delta 11" tabletop drill press, model 10-050. It came from my grandfather years ago and is in absolutely gorgeous condition. I have one problem, I need to replace the top Bronze bushing. It has the following dimensions ID-15/16", OD 1 1/16" and is 2" long. In searching the web, all I can find for powdered bronze bushings in that size are only 1 1/4" long at maximum. Does anyone know of a source for these bushings? I am dying to find a replacement for it, the rest of the machine is in near perfect condition, paint and everything. I will post some pics when I get an opportunity. Thanks for your help.

 

[Tarnished]

I have a great 1940's Delta 11" tabletop drill press, model 10-050. It came from my grandfather years ago and is in absolutely gorgeous condition. I need to replace the top Bronze bushing. Does anyone know of a source for these bushings? I am dying to find a replacement for it, the rest of the machine is in near perfect condition, paint and everything. I will post some pics when I get an opportunity. Thanks for your help.

Jpar63, Take a look around at "Vintagemachinery.org Vintagemachinery.org for your Delta drill press info.
Fine folks over at "old wood working machines" owwm.org do a fine job of keeping the old machines running, and they do have a listing of vintage parts for sale. You might get lucky. Even if you don't find the parts you need, there is a world of info about these old machines. Enjoy!

 

[Alchymist]

Jpar63 - if you have access to a lathe you can make one. Failing that, get 2 inch long bushings of the correct id/od and us them (if the housing is solid).
Should work as good as one longer one.

You just told him to go out and buy bushings that he told you he can't find. He's looking for help finding a source. Not a statement of the obvious.
Jpar-
Have you tried McMaster-Carr online ? They may have what you're looking for in their catalog.

Not really, it's a matter of semantics - I should have put a dash between the 2 and the inch. See the word "them"? Basically what schor suggested.

 

[softailgarage]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...925&&clkid=4372030637606154951&_qi=RTM1562570

Anyone seen a press like that one before? Slide bar on the lowering wheel, friction clamp table = lower end model?

I have the benchtop model, it's a '42. Production for resale stopped shortly after it came out due to the war effort. Sears didnt resume normal tool sales until '46 or '47. By that time the "Seeleys" were upon us.

 

[softailgarage]

Whoops! Found it! I was wrong it IS 40's Good guess 9Four! in the 1943 catalog as a bench model, but the war years were often hit or miss due to materials rationing, and a longer post is an easy thing to get...

Edit: Catalog pic, and it's a 13" so not a big one... It does have 4 ball bearings, and the tilting table and I
I'd guess an Early KS... (hard to tell without a mod #)

Man, I'm really off it today, quess I'm gettin old

 

[Jpar63]

Jpar63 - if you have access to a lathe you can make one. Failing that, get 2 inch long bushings of the correct id/od and us them (if the housing is solid).
Should work as good as one longer one.

Yes, I have thought of both those solutions. I was just hoping to stay as true to stock original as possible. The only problem with using 2, 1" bushings is that there is an oil resavoir in the bushing housing, I'm worried about the oil leaking out through the gap (or what little there would be) between the two bushings and the oil may also not get down to the second bushing. Check out the diagram to see what I mean.

 

[Jpar63]

I'm wondering why you couldn't use 2 bushings of shorter length to come up to 2". I can't see why that wouldn't work. Where are you located? I could make one up for you on my lathe. Maybe there is someone close to you that can make one for you.

I do not have a working lathe at the moment, that's a discussion for a whole other time, LOL. I really appreciate the offer and may take you up on that. I'm located in MA, so it's not real far to ship anything. Let me explore a few options and get back to you. Thanks. On another note, does anybody know of or have the same model drill press as this, (Early 40's Delta 10-050, 11" High Speed Drill Press. Has the HDP-100 Head). It seems to be super rare, I can't really find much info on it anywhere, just on or two manuals posted online. Most from this era have the DP-220 Head. Just curious how rare, or ordinary, this thing actually is.

 

[Outlawmws]

Jpar, if the Oil reservoir is in the upper half as it appears in the diagram I don't think using 2 @ 1" long is an issue Gravity will take care of it for you...

Does the original sleeve have mating oil holes? That would be a more significant concern. simple to fix, but don't miss it...

 

[Jpar63]

Jpar, if the Oil reservoir is in the upper half as it appears in the diagram I don't think using 2 @ 1" long is an issue Gravity will take care of it for you...

Does the original sleeve have mating oil holes? That would be a more significant concern. simple to fix, but don't miss it...

No, the original one does not have any holes or ports in it. The one question I have is, are the Bronze bushings supposed to be press fit or are they supposed to freely rotate within the bushing housing?

 

[Alchymist]

No, the original one does not have any holes or ports in it. The one question I have is, are the Bronze bushings supposed to be press fit or are they supposed to freely rotate within the bushing housing?

Most bronze bushings (oilite or whatever) are usually a light press fit.

 

[Outlawmws]

This ^^^

 

[schor]

My 40's Beaver drill press. It is original, never been restored only new bearings.

A vid of the table lift I am working on.

 

[janbuick]

I have a w.f.j barns&co
found in a old blacksmith shop
it is in working order

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Just picked up this Canadian Blower and Forge pole mount drill press made in Kitchener, Ont.
I paid $20 for this and a Webster compressor head. The DP needs all new bushings.

My FIL happened to give me a bunch of drill bits with a flat on the shank, I never knew what they were for until now.

The Webster;

Richard

 

[Jpar63]

Most bronze bushings (oilite or whatever) are usually a light press fit.

Yeah, that's what I figured. Just making sure. Thanks

 

[Outlawmws]

I have a w.f.j barns&co
found in a old blacksmith shop
it is in working order

Holy Cow! That is some elaborate jack shaft system!

 

[jakemac]

If there is anyone in the Boston or SE NH area looking for a small benchtop DP, there is one listed in Danvers MA for $50 (not mine). It looks like it may be a late 30's or early 40's model #64. The table looks like there is no arc of shame, but the return spring may be shot judging by the way the spindle is hanging down. It is also missing all but one handle and the spindle cover (they're always missing). Other than that, it may be a nice little project.

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/4311015963.html

Up for sale is a vintage Craftsman drill press in working condition. Has some light surface rust. The pics make it look worse than it actually is. $50

(pics from ad)
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[yo-1]

I like this thread, so I feel obligated to share my drill press.

I am soon finished with my restoration of a Swedish Arboga bench drill press.
Before:

After:

 

[bisley45]

That's too cool. But one question were is the motor?

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[yo-1]

That's too cool. But one question were is the motor?

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The motor is in the bulb looking top piece. Two electrical speeds no gearbox. I am putting a frequency converter to it to be able to adjust the speed from zero rpm to about 2 krpm


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[69supercj]

Looks to me like the motor is up top. Nice sleek design.

 

[schor]

I like this thread, so I feel obligated to share my drill press.

I am soon finished with my restoration of a Swedish Arboga bench drill press.
Before:

After:

Nice drill press. Do you have any larger pictures of it?

 

[Hephaestus29]

Nice drill press. Do you have any larger pictures of it?

x2 I was going to say the same thing. I like it but cant see it good enough.

 

[yo-1]

Sure I have a larger picture but the forum forbid me to upload it. Did I do something wrong? I'll try again tonight.


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[yo-1]

Did this work?


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[nine4gmc]

That's almost like a bench mill, never saw one like that. Thanks for posting!

 

[Jim Johnstone]

I worked at a machine shop that had a pair of arboga gear head drills. They were hands down the nicest drill presses I have ever used.

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[Outlawmws]

Nice DP Yo-1!

 

[jakemac]

It reminds me of a baking blender.


mmmmmmm ................. cookie dough ..........

 

[Hephaestus29]

Did this work?


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Yes that's a lot better.

 

[Trey T]

Wow. That's is one awesome DP; the coolest one I've seen. Where did you get it?

Did this work?


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[yo-1]

It's a quite rare arboga DP, most of them have gearboxes and those are quite common here in Sweden but they are pricey. I got this from a friend to a friend of mine. It was in good condition in terms of functionallity but was disgustingly dirty with some surface rust so I got it fairly cheep.

I disassembled it and sprayed all part individually with epoxy paint.
For some reason the spindle speed can only be chosen between very high and extremly high. That is ok for aluminium and soft material but I can't drill stainless steel for instance. Do you guys have any idea what it was used for when new? I'm putting a frequency converter to it which will make it both adjustable in speed and much more quiet than one with a gearbox.

The spindle is very stable and I am sure it can handle some milling in softer materials. Maybe I will put a coordinate table to it

Ps. Sorry for my poor english ds.




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[drivesitfar]

your English is a lot better than my Swedish that is for certain.

Nice drill press and I hope you are able to slow it down a bit to be more versatile for your needs.

 

[454ragtop]

Yo-1, that's what is known as a sensitive drill press, made for use with small drills, typically less than 1/8". Often used for drilling circuit boards and the like. Nice Job.
Jim

 

[navymech]

Lord knows I don't need one, but you know how it is. It looks cool and I could find a use for it.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/tls/4316420576.html

Any idea on model? What would be a price I'd be crazy to let it go?

 

[nine4gmc]

Lord knows I don't need one, but you know how it is. It looks cool and I could find a use for it.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/tls/4316420576.html

Any idea on model? What would be a price I'd be crazy to let it go?

That's a model 80, personally I would not pay more than $50 or so due to size. It has a 2" pole and shorter range than the model 100 with a 2-3/4" pole and much heavier duty. That said, the model 80 is better than any $100 new drill press you can find so if you don't want/need a heavy duty drill press, this one will be great.

 

[navymech]

That's a model 80, personally I would not pay more than $50 or so due to size. It has a 2" pole and shorter range than the model 100 with a 2-3/4" pole and much heavier duty. That said, the model 80 is better than any $100 new drill press you can find so if you don't want/need a heavy duty drill press, this one will be great.

Thanks for the ID. I messaged him to go see it after work tomorrow and I'll see how much he's willing to deal. Like I said, I could walk away pretty easily, so if not then oh well.

 

[dominus]

Hello everyone
Here's my contribution to this great thread.
It's an old Nider gear head drill press MT3 with bonus XY table.
It was in great shape with little use but never cleaned... waiting for me.
So after a week with wire wheels and paint the result was a new drill press for a lifetime.

Glad to be here and please excuse my English.
Regards
Kyriakos