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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: 14"
Submitted By: Steve Churman
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: DP-225
Date of Manufacturer: 1954
Serial Number: 113.6702
Last Updated 12/20/2008 12:30:25 PM

Comments:
Finally the DP is finished, except the painting of the headstock and table. Earlier, I said I soaked the Jacob chuck so it would be free to turn. Yeah if I hold the driven pulley. So I took the chuck apart and really scrubbed off all the hardened grease. Now it spins nicely like brand new. Also found the right chuck key, a K3.

I didn't like to reach back to the motor switch to turn it on or off. So as I was looking around for some inspirational idea, I noticed the switch rod assembly on the Delta 6" jointer. I thought to myself, why not? I had some 3/16" round stock and went to work. It works beautifully!

The wooden table was originally made for the Jet 10" DP, but it looks and fits better on the Delta. Now I can get rid of the Chiwanese DP. Planning on some ideas of attaching the fence to the table without the uses of c-clamps.

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Comments: Cleaned chuck with the K3 key.
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Comments: Home made switch rod assembly
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Comments: Working on ideas on attaching the fence without c-clamps.
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