Photo Index - Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - 15in drill press, 15-008

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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:	15in
Submitted By:	Mark Wolf

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	15in drill press, 15-008
Date of Manufacturer:	1956
Serial Number:	118-6976
Last Updated	2/11/2022 9:22:40 PM

Comments:

Inherited this drill press, and other Delta machines of similar vintage, from my dad. He was the original owner. I believe the model number is 15-008. I was born in 1955, and all the Delta machines are among my earliest memories of my dad's shop. Estimated mfgr date of this drill press is 1956. I've been using it frequently until the spindle bearings started growling badly about year 2020.

My dad added a mid-pulley mechanism for more spindle speeds, a chain-style table lift mechanism, and a chuck key keeper.

I'm currently restoring this machine with new belts, bearings, electrical and paint.

[ADMIN NOTE JAJ 2022-01-10: Filled in date of manufacture based on serial number.]

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Comments: Delta Rockwell 15in drill press
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Comments: Delta Rockwell 15in drill press
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Comments: Mid-pulley dovetail attachment my dad designed and added to column to provide more spindle speeds. Been working great for over a half century.
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Comments: Top of table lift mechanism, rotates with table.
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Comments: Crank for 3rd party table lift mechanism. Was available from Craftsman I believe. My dad adapted it to the table knuckle.
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