I got my hands on a old floor model Delta drill press and I have started restoring it. So in the process I have been reading about the history of the drill press. One thing that I can't figure out is all the ones I"ve seen online have DP 220 head style where mine says DP 400. I am unable to find any more information on this type. Does anyone knows what model would this be?
Vintage Delta Drill Press
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sailah
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Did you spin through here?
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1141&tab=4&sort=3&th=false&fl=Drill Press
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=1141&tab=4&sort=3&th=false&fl=Drill Press
It is a 11-12" or 14" machine? IIRC those were smaller than the DP220 (14") and overall model 645.:
It is 14"
Yes I looked through the listings and not a single DP 400 head style.
Is there any way to get some more info based on the serial number?
If it is a 14" machine, measuring 7" from the center of the chuck/spindle to the edge of the column then it is a DP220. Although the DP400 head was for 11" machines, so something is not matching up. Does it actually have DP400 cast into the head?
I thought I was 14" but you're right it is 11", I just measured it. And it has DP400 cast in the head.
Wm.Richardson
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You can discuss your Delta dp further here: http://owwm.org/index.php
Choose between the wood working and metal working forums, they both get a lot of traffic. I'm sure that this dp has been discussed or that someone has one like it to help you. From your photo, I can see that it has a lot going for it, for example, it has the depth gauge and at least one knob to adjust the stop depth, it has the pulley guard complete with badge, it hasn't been painted and the quill lock handle is present. It also has the mortise attachment installed. I can't see much below the mortise bracket, do you have the drills/bits? Looks like a keeper to me.
Choose between the wood working and metal working forums, they both get a lot of traffic. I'm sure that this dp has been discussed or that someone has one like it to help you. From your photo, I can see that it has a lot going for it, for example, it has the depth gauge and at least one knob to adjust the stop depth, it has the pulley guard complete with badge, it hasn't been painted and the quill lock handle is present. It also has the mortise attachment installed. I can't see much below the mortise bracket, do you have the drills/bits? Looks like a keeper to me.
Thanks for the advice. The drill is in very nice shape indeed. I didn't see anything missing or broken. The motor is running but in rough shape. I am working on restoring it. Drill came with mortising attachment, chisel, bit, guard, guide and some other whatchamaycallem parts.
Table had two small dimples from a bit but I've already fill those with my MIG and sanded them flat. They are barely visible now. After some cleaning and fresh coat of paint it will look as new.
Table had two small dimples from a bit but I've already fill those with my MIG and sanded them flat. They are barely visible now. After some cleaning and fresh coat of paint it will look as new.
So I finally located some documentation on this drill press. Apparently it's Triple-Duty 11" Drill Press PM-1530.
Here is the document
Here is the document
454ragtop
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Those switches look like momentary switches to run a mag starter, are they, and do you have a mag starter? Originally that would have used a basic toggle switch more than likely, often controlled by a steel push/pull rod. Or there is a common art deco 2 button maintained contact switch that was typically used on the larger drill presses, made by Cutler Hammer if I remember correct.
Jim
Jim
beltdrive
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I'm not sure which model this is that I just acquired a couple days ago...it has DP400 cast in the head...it has what I think is the 1930s patent number yellow label, and the 1/3 HP repulsion motor that I think is original. The thing is in great shape! I cleaned it up a little tonight and lubed it...runs great. Anyone know for sure what model or year it is from!? It is really heavy and the quality is kick-***....very clean example too. I gave 65.00 for it at the Colchester Connecticut swap meet (Allis Chalmers tractor show, tools, etc).
