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Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl.
Milwaukee, WI; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	11"
Submitted By:	Deven O'Shan

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	HDP125
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Serial Number:	C6508
Last Updated	2/26/2010 11:07:52 PM

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This was my first restoration project, and I really enjoyed working on this machine. I purchased the DP from Clist from a guy cleaning out his garage. Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures of it when I first got it home. The thing was coated in thick grease, and stunk up my small workshop so bad that I had to completely disassemble it and clean it with oven cleaner to get rid of the smell. While it was disassembled, I figured I should paint it too. The table had some pitting and I spent a couple of hours sanding the table, until I gave up and called it good. I might return to the table again at a latter date. I haven't had a chance to do much drilling yet, but it runs very smooth and the Montgomery Ward fully enclosed 1/2 hp motor is surprisingly quiet. I'm concerned that the chuck jaws are worn but I'll cross that bridge once Ive got a dial indicator to help me isolate the case of the run out. I'm looking forward to polishing the shinny metal parts as soon as I pickup a bench grinder/polisher. The motor on the drill press weights a ton, and seems to have a cast iron case.

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