1930's Delta Double Duty motor Restoration for the DP 220

In this restoration video we have a 1930's delta double duty motor that we are going to restore and add the the 1937 Delta DP220 drill press. its a pretty straight forward restoration, take it apart, clean it, check all parts for functionality, throw some paint at it and reassemble it. Nothing to crazy, it was a fun process and i decided to go all flat black and forgo the machinery gray that you usually see these motors done with. In the end i think it looks great on the Delta drill press. hope yall enjoy the video and finally get to see the DP220 fully restored and working.

[@thomascagle8904]

Nice! Don't you just hate getting your newly restored project covered with wood chips? Fantastic job.

[@geneinman4488]

Nice Job ! You left off bracket under capacitor and your pulley is upside down on motor. But you did a real Nice Job.

[@ChristopherTrybus]

great video. im in the process of restoring a 50's delta lathe. im trying to rebuild the motor now. do you have any links to old delta motor parts like bearings or capacitors and switches?

[@SeanKelleher-j2m]

Greetings, nice work on the restoration. I have completed one similar for an old table saw but mine was wired with a reversing switch. I bought a replacement switch with 4 terminals and a replacement power cord with 3 conduits like yours. I have four conduits coming from the motor. I know the green ground goes to the shell of the motor, but I was wondering if you know where the other wires should be connected to the switch terminal? There are 2 wires coming off the wire winding and 2 coming off the front of the motor in the little access panel for the capacitor and then the 3 for the power cord. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@stecy802]

Your attention to detail is noteworthy. However I believe that 5/16 carriage bolts were originally used to mount the motor. Also it appeared that you installed coupling nuts on the motor draw bolts for no clear reason.

[@dredthis9473]

Looks amazing, well done. Glad it worked out so nicely. Did you apply any lubricant to the shaft above the chuck?? If so what kind? I don't want to add any if its not recommended, dust may adhere to the lubricant.

[@vintagerevival391]

Thanks! I didnt add any lubricate, once you get the end caps lined up correctly the bearings do there job great.

[@Matt-pe7ty]

Well done on the DP220 restoration. I’ll be starting a restoration on my own that’s a floor model soon and will use your videos for reference. Can you tell me the HP of this motor? The one that came with mine is a GE and I’ve found an old Delta 1/3 HP motor I’d like to replace it with. My concern is if 1/3 HP will be enough. Wondering if I should hold off and look for a 1/2 or 3/4 instead. Thanks in advance and again, great job on the restorations. Looking forward to future videos. Matt

[@vintagerevival391]

Hey Matt, thanks for the compliments, glad you enjoyed the videos. Mine is a 1/3 hp motor and to me does the job just fine.

[@Matt-pe7ty]

That’s all I needed to hear. You’ll probably hear from me again as soon as I start the restoration on mine. Take care and have a good one. Thanks again.

[@michaelwilliams2593]

Did you do anything to the identification plate before the video? It looked so good before you even started

[@vintagerevival391]

I didnt, The motor had be repainted by someone in the past so maybe they polished it up.