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So after a couple of weeks of scouring and posting on CL I finally got a hit from a guy fairly close by, I scored a Powermatic 1150 with variable speed for $400, it's in really nice condition although the motor is not original and it desperately needs to be cleaned and is screaming for a repaint.
Does anyone know a resource for stripping down these old machines and repainting them?
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Just tear it apart and take a lot of pictures as you go along so you know how it goes back together. Zip lock bags are great to keep parts together. OWWM IS A good resource. I have a ton of pictures when I tore apart my vs 1200. I might be able to help you
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(08-02-2017, 08:17 AM)UpstateNYdude Wrote: So after a couple of weeks of scouring and posting on CL I finally got a hit from a guy fairly close by, I scored a Powermatic 1150 with variable speed for $400, it's in really nice condition although the motor is not original and it desperately needs to be cleaned and is screaming for a repaint.
Does anyone know a resource for stripping down these old machines and repainting them?
Owwm is the place to go, search on 1150 and you will find a bunch of threads. If you haven't joined yet, by all means do. Good group of folks, just dont ask anything about what a machine is worth, they have a rule against appraisals.
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(07-26-2017, 03:19 PM)UpstateNYdude Wrote: Very noble of you to contribute lol
Laugh out loud all you want - "correct is correct" never changes.
FWIW, I bought a new Delta 17-965 drill press 12-15 years ago. At the time it was between it, the comparable Jet and a Grizzly model with similar specs. I later upgraded the chuck with a more hefty one and have been completely pleased with this tool. Granted, my drill press needs tend to be pretty straight forward and not very exotic, but I have no complaints. May be a different matter later if I have a need for parts, considering the state of availability from Delta.
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Whats a good MT2 shank capable drill chuck with at least 1/2" capability? Folks prefer keyless? Albrecht?
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08-07-2017, 09:40 PM
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Its no Clausing or 1200/1150 but I like the steel city 17. Also a fellow from here or smc gave me that 48x18 alum table a long time ago. Its back in action. I still owe him!
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Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.
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08-07-2017, 10:21 PM
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Quote:Laugh out loud all you want - "correct is correct" never changes.
OMG now I really am LMAO
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Actually I should be impressed you actually deciphered an Acronym
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as the proud owner of a Delta drill press from '94 or so, I have wondered if there really is any part on there that can't be reproduced. Or rather, one that's likely to fail.
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(08-07-2017, 10:21 PM)JGrout Wrote: OMG now I really am LMAO
The latest and greatest grammar cop is in the house
Actually I should be impressed you actually deciphered an Acronym
Don't worry yourself
"your majesty", the last thing I'll ever try to do is impress you. "Impression" is for those that comprehend.
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I've never heard a hole complain what drill press was used to create it. But then sometimes I don't listen well.
