DRILL PRESS IS SOLD
This is a recently completed rebuild – it is a Delta 17” floor model drill press from the early 1940’s. It came to me with no serial number plate and no indication that there had ever been one – so likely a pre-serial number build. It has been completely disassembled, cleaned and painted. The drive system is a 3/4 HP 3 Phase 1725 RPM 230/460 volt motor. The asking price includes a VFD that requires 220 single phase input. It has high speed 5 step pulleys that generate speeds of Published (measured by optical tachometer) – 700 (737), 1150 (1177), 1750 (1801), 2750 (2765) and 4400 (4347). With the VFD you will have theoretically infinite speed ranges but from a practical sense there is a limit. The VFD is not shown in the pictures and is not mounted to the machine – I decided the new owner should choose their desired mounting configuration. I can demonstrate the drill press running. The VFD programming guide and parameters document is included.
I have replaced both motor bearings, the two quill bearings and the two spindle pulley bearings. I also replaced the drive belt. The spindle has an MT 2 nose and an appropriate MT 2 chuck is included. Run out measured on a ½” rod in the chuck is less than .002”. Also included is the standard Delta depth stop assembly and quill return spring mechanism.
This machine has a table raiser and head raiser. The head can be rotated 360 degrees. The table also rotates and tilts – positive tilt stops at 90, -45 and +45 degrees are available. The table can be locked in place at any position between the positive stops. The table has an arc of shame but all holes have been filled – they are not invisible but will provide a smooth working surface and will not collect debris. There table, quill and head locks included.. The base and column are both in good condition. The power cord and plug are also new.
If you would prefer the low speed pulleys I do have a set available. Low speed pulleys generate published speeds of 386, 60,0, 925, 1450 and 2240 RPM’s. Again with the VFD you can obtain any speed in between the standard range. I prefer not to change out the pulleys but would be willing to sell a set at an additional cost beyond the asking price. We can discuss.
I am looking to get $925 for the drill press – you may think I am proud of this machine – and I am – it is a step above the run of the mill drill presses available today but is priced competitively with them. More importantly, the asking price is more of a reflection of how much has been invested to bring it back to life. I am willing to entertain offers but, as I said, there is a lot invested so I only have limited flexibility on price. To keep things in perspective – take a look at the current prices of imported 17” machines before you walk away. Feel free to ask for more information or pictures. Thanks for looking.
More pictures here https://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=250811
Rick
Rick