OT--Antique Drill Press

[Sixgun]

Well, I "think" its an antique. I don't know these things. I'm guessing the 1940's, maybe 50's.

I currently have been using a Craftsman thats really not too bad. Although I have a biggie floor model Grizzly in the garage, I wanted a bigger, stronger, bench model for my gunroom.

This baby weighs at least 150 pounds while the 10 cent Crafsman weighs about 40 pounds.

Anyway, a buddy of mine drops this rusted pile of junk in my garage the other day. I started work on it almost immediately and finished her up tonight. I took it all apart, put a new motor (had it laying around) on it, wire brushed all the rust off and painted it in my scheme of colors instead of the proper ugly gray. Here she is and that baby hums as quiet as a church mouse

Sure was fun trying to figure out how to reinstall the quill return spring. --------Sixgun

Oh, cost? $20 for the machine, three cans of spray paint @ $4 a can---$32?

[pwl44m]

WOW !! that looks nice.Was the motor U took off no good ? Watch Your hair in that belt !!

[Sixgun]

WOW !! that looks nice.Was the motor U took off no good ? Watch Your hair in that belt !!

Thanks! The motor was OK, but it started slow. It was just a matter of time before it was smoked. I had a near identical replacement but I had to change the wires because it rotated the wrong way. She's fine now.-----Sixgun

[Bridger]

Looks like an old Delta DP-220. I have some experience with one of those, well the floor version anyway, and all I can say is, oh boy are parts of those things expensive. There is a little spindle sleeve that goes up and down the shaft in side the bearing and the pulley with teeth on it. Break that and you may as well throw that press out. The only, and I mean only replacement ones you can find on the internet run about $500. Once in awhile one pops up on ebay for cheap but I believe if someone gave me one just like that I would part it out and make money on the deal.

[Ysabel Kid]

Cool looking tool Sixgun!

[Bridger]

http://www.mikestools.com/402-02-051-50 ... leeve.aspx

[Sixgun]

Bridger,
Thanks for the info. I know the part you are talking about but I guess mines OK as she runs fine. As I run my machines on "slow" and use it on guns and related stuff, I don't plan to break anything (I hope!).
My buddy, who I got it from, must have had this outside in his yard for 20 years.--------Sixgun

[Bridger]

Heck, as I reread my posts, I was kinda sounding a little like a buzzkill lol. Congrats on the press, actually the point I was trying to express was be kinda careful with it. They do work nicely when running properly without a doubt.

[adirondakjack]

If the spindle ain't sloppy it'll probably outlive us all. Good stuff.

[damienph]

I like that! I have an old floor model out in the barn, I'll have to drag it into the shop and see if I can salvage it.

[claybob86]

Very nice! I like nothing better than to restore a piece of neglected machinery to service.

[geobru]

Thanks! The motor was OK, but it started slow. It was just a matter of time before it was smoked. I had a near identical replacement but I had to change the wires because it rotated the wrong way. She's fine now.-----Sixgun

Brushes?? Those are pretty cheap. Good score anyway!

[olyinaz]

VERY nice! I've lived without one for years and have recently decided I'm sick and tired of it. When I get a spot cleared on in the garage for one it's next on the "tools I need" list and I hope that I can find a nice old one like yours. Great job on the resto.

Best,
Oly

[J Miller]

I've got four gun projects I could do if I had a drill press. Why or why can't I get some luck around here?

Congrats on the find. I like your color scheme better than the urban camouflage.

Joe

[marlinman93]

I've got the twin to your new drill press on my work bench in the garage. Mine IS a Craftsman, so I guess whoever built them also marked them for Craftsman.

[kimwcook]

Looking good.

[Rimfire McNutjob]

Wow, a lot of cast iron there. Not like they build them today. Great find and a great job bringing her back.

[COSteve]

A drillpress, bench sander, and band saw to go along with a table saw are absolutely required home shop items. Mine are in the garage so it gets a bit 'cool' in the winter but they are indispensable.

[Chuck 100 yd]

Nice little drill press there. You could trim a lot of brass fast with that and a few simple tools.

[.45colt]

I found the same machine about a mile from home all dusty in a corner at a sale.$15.00 .mine doesn't have that front belt guard but does have a foot pedel to turn it off and on. good find.

[marlin shooter]

Nice drill press for 32.00 dollars. I'll give you 50!! I went downstairs and looked at our's and it appears to be the same. ( I have used mine to drill 3 guns for receiver sights ) Good find and good job bringing it back to life.
Karl

[Hobie]

I have one of those...

[Sixgun]

Thanks guys While playing with it today, I have noticed a slight problem. The chuck spins true, even at high speed, but when I chuck a drill bit in, I noticed there is a slight wobble towards the end of the drill bit. I tried many bits and even stuck a perfect straight rod in and it wobbles a bit also.

I dilled a few holes and it appears to cut round but when putting a mike on the hole, there was a couple of thousandths larger than the drill bit, so........it look like I am going to need a new chuck.

On another note, my brother-in-law told me he could make a new gear very easily if mine broke. He's a mechanical genius with CNC machinery.

Sometimes fooling with old junk is just that, junk. --------Sixgun

[pwl44m]

Sixgun, did U take the chuck apart and clean it ? I mean completely apart.The way that press looked at first maybe the teeth in the chuck r a little rusty and not moving in unison. just a thought

[Sixgun]

Sixgun, did U take the chuck apart and clean it ? I mean completely apart.The way that press looked at first maybe the teeth in the chuck r a little rusty and not moving in unison. just a thought

Hey! Thats a good idea. I did spray the mechanical parts (including the chuck) with penetrating oil, let it sit for a couple of hours and then hit it with my 2800 psi pressure washer--------but like you suggested, I did not take the chuck completely apart. In fact, I'm not even sure how to get it off. Do they tap out? I "think" its a pressure fit.----Thanks!----Sixgun

[markinalpine]

Hey! Thats a good idea. I did spray the mechanical parts (including the chuck) with penetrating oil, let it sit for a couple of hours and then hit it with my 2800 psi pressure washer--------but like you suggested, I did not take the chuck completely apart. In fact, I'm not even sure how to get it off. Do they tap out? I "think" its a pressure fit.----Thanks!----Sixgun

I chuck up a L-shaped bolt in mine and hit the L with a soft faced hammer. I cut the threads off the L-bolt because it was too long, and I didn't want to chance dinging up the inside of the chuck.
Mark

[Sixgun]

I chuck up a L-shaped bolt in mine and hit the L with a soft faced hammer. I cut the threads off the L-bolt because it was too long, and I didn't want to chance dinging up the inside of the chuck.
Mark

Thanks Mark, Gonna try that out tomorrow. My butt is draggin' right now and I need to get some shut eye. I'll report tomorrow pm.-------Sixgun

[Old Time Hunter]

I have one of those...

I do too....never considered it an antique though! Congrats on your "used" drill press sixgun.

[pwl44m]

The chuck should either be a tapered fit or it might have a screw in it.