12-15-2015, 07:22 AM
Was casually looking for a drill press when one appeared locally. Older Delta, which according to serial number dates to 1958 or so. Bench top model, seemed to work pretty well, outside of needing a new belt. Stopped by Woodcraft last night, and picked up a link belt. Installed and fired it up, whhhhiiiiirrrrrrrrrrr. Nice n quiet.
I think it is a runner, but for kicks I may go ahead and pull it apart and do a full restoration this winter.
Since I know y'all want pics, here ya go.
Head of unit:
Side View:
Base - a bit of rust on underside, but just patina here
Serial plate
Switch - anyone know about these:
There are a couple of things missing and/or replaced, including one of the nuts on the depth adjuster, and the bolt controlling the recoil spring.
Head unit is still frozen to the pipe, but I'll take a run at it with PB Blaster in the coming weeks to free it up.
For $150 I feel like it is a good deal, certainly light years better (and heavier) than what is made today.
I think it is a runner, but for kicks I may go ahead and pull it apart and do a full restoration this winter.
Since I know y'all want pics, here ya go.
Head of unit:
Side View:
Base - a bit of rust on underside, but just patina here
Serial plate
Switch - anyone know about these:
There are a couple of things missing and/or replaced, including one of the nuts on the depth adjuster, and the bolt controlling the recoil spring.
Head unit is still frozen to the pipe, but I'll take a run at it with PB Blaster in the coming weeks to free it up.
For $150 I feel like it is a good deal, certainly light years better (and heavier) than what is made today.