Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - DP 17-210

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Manufactured/Badged by:
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:	17 in
Submitted By:	Matt Miller

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	DP 17-210
Date of Manufacturer:	1940 to 1942?
Serial Number:	5-10955
Last Updated	1/11/2011 7:30:25 AM

Comments:

I found this in the back of a warehouse of a local machine reseller. The place turns over many old machines and a few, like this one, seemed destined to just rot away in favor of larger, high dollar equipment. Anyway, I thought it looked like a good project and a way to upgrade my own modern Delta drill press (bought at Lowe's 1 yr ago). It was badged with a US Navy bureau of ships tag. That metal tag was only paint, no raised letters or anything, so it did not survive the clean up very well. I don't have any concrete information on the date other than between 1939 and 1947, although I have received some feedback that suggest between 1940 and 1942. Rest assured I paid a lot more than most would have for this tool, but I thoroughly enjoyed renovating it (not restored to original, but renovated to good working condition). Interestingly, it came with a very heavy t-slot plate on the production table that protected the table. I kept the t-slot and will bolt it on when I need to clamp something tight.

Currently wired 220V 3-phase running off an Hitachi vfd.

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Comments: As found, like many others on this site.
Source: Me and my camera

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Comments: After a week or so of labor.
Source: me and my camera

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Comments: Backside of the press showing off the motor badge...this was the only badge that had not been painted over many times over the drill press life.
Source: me and my camera

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Comments: crud on the windings
Source: me

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Comments: image of stator winding of this frame 176 motor...~70 years old
Source: me

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Comments: this mark was underneath the us navy bureau of ships badge. Anybody with information on what it might mean?
Source: me

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