They are asking 25$ for this Delta Drill Press but

[supperfly17]

it is missing a "retracting spring". What is a retracting spring, and how hard is it to obtain? Otherwise the drill press works fine.

Thanks.

 

[Doug Arthurs]

Its probably the spring that rewinds the handle to draw the spindle back up. Should be easy to get from a Delta dealer or online.

 

[supperfly17]

So i cant go wrong for 25$ then? Thanks

 

[toomanytoyzz]

It's probably worth that in scrap especially if you opened up that motor. AKA: hell yeah it's worth $25!!

Oh yeah, please do not scrap that thing. I was just trying to put your question into perspective for you. A replacement spring is not going to be too difficult to get if that's all it needs. Post the model # when you get it. I guarantee someone on the site has the same one.

 

[zkling]

Are you freaking serious? $25? Go get that. Figure out the problems later. I have the smaller version of that (12", that one is a 17"). Same VS mechanism. Even though it is china made, it is a good press. Especially for $25

 

[BigSteve63]

Looks like the cover for the spring is there, so you should be able to replace easily. Where are you? I might still have one I would be happy to send you for the cost of the postage. PM me if interested. Ordered from Sears for a full size Craftsman.

Mine had a similar problem, which is why I have the one in my toolbox. the cover was too small and the spring a little too heavy for my Galaxy benchtop model. I wound up cutting the teeth off an old hole saw that fit, cutting a spring slot in it, and using a return spring for a lawn mower to get mine going.

 

[supperfly17]

Thanks Steve, ill contact the seller and well see where it goes. Cheers

 

[Steevo]

You do realize that is a variable speed Delta drill press, right?
I'd pay $250 for it without a quill, much less with just a return spring missing.

 

[rsanter]

Go buy the thing or get it for me......now

Bob

 

[ajchien]

Agreed! $25 is an absolute steal of a price.

Although I wonder how you lose a retracting spring. (I guess it broke, they took it out and then lost it?)

 

[Justanoldguy]

25$ or $25.

Maybe they are not the same.

Runs off to investigate this anomaly.

 

[4BT]

Holy hell...


I would be posting on GJ ........AFTER I bought that drillpress.

 

[kythri]

You do realize that is a variable speed Delta drill press, right?

Just out of curiosity, is that different than other drill presses that change speed with the belts?

Or does Delta sell a lower-end line/model that is a single fixed-speed?

 

[lametec]

Just out of curiosity, is that different than other drill presses that change speed with the belts?

Yes. This press uses a Reeves drive. Variable size pulleys. Just crank the handle to change speed.

Here's a video showing how it works:

 

[CNGsaves]

OP . . . lots of GJers will MAIL You Cash . . . . RACE down there to buy that Drill Press !!

Please Help Yourself and BUY That Bargain and post up picture when you got it !