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Manufactured/Badged by:
Penncraft
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True Manufacturer:
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:	Bill McDougal

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Penncraft Drill Press 4300 (Delta Homecraft 11-100)
Date of Manufacturer:	1960's
Serial Number:	P868
Last Updated	11/5/2016 5:58:46 PM

Comments:

This is a J.C. Penney's 4300 drill press which is a re-branded Delta Homecraft 11-100. I came across this one on Craigslist. The paint is in great shape and looks original. The original 1/3hp motor has been replaced with a 3/4hp Westinghouse, which is a nice upgrade. It is a fairly heavy machine with very little runout. It also has a 1/2" Supreme drill chuck Model H5733 which appears to be original as well. I did add a goose neck lamp that is not original equipment, but bolted right up like it was. I ended up adding an intermediate pulley (DP 260) to drop the lowest RPM from 725 to 275. It made a huge improvement with metal and hole saws.

Photo 1:

Comments: After a couple of hours of polishing
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Comments: One ding in the table, but does not affect functionality at all.
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Comments: Next to it's much younger cousin
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Comments: Model and serial number
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Comments: Added a slow speed pulley and found a period correct motor. A Delta/Rockwell 1/2hp.
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Comments: Also got the original band saw switch rod that was with the motor. Fabricated a bracket out of cherry that also functions as a chuck key holder.
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