Let's Restore a 75 Year Olde Delta Drill Press. Perhaps the greatest drill press ever?

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In this video I restore a 75 year old Delta drill press. It's very rewarding to complete a project like this. There are always challenges along the way, but its fun to overcome them, and I always have a great sense of satisfaction when I'm done. Also, its great to have a high quality tool to use as well. I am slowly working on a few other tool restorations at the moment. If you enjoyed this video, well there will be more to come.
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[@larryfisher7056]

My uncle John was an engineer at Delta tools about the time this drill press was made. I have a full page newspaper ad by Delta showing him at his drawing board. He was very proud of the tools that Delta produced.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is really cool to hear. Back then Delta made some really great tools.

[@jeffjones2449]

I have this exact same drillpress i absolutely love it a great piece of equipment

[@countrycraftsman5110]

As a oldER guy i so very much appreciate when the older things are restored. To many of these beautiful old pieces of equipment ended up in landfills to never be seen again. You hit the nail on the head when you said "too labor intensive for today" that is why we will never see the great art work that went into the casting of equipment. Thats a huge reasone to restore equipment from a generation that will all to soon be gone into the history books that collect dust. THANKS FOR BREATHING LIFE BACK INTO HER! GREAT JOB!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. It was a fun project, and now I have a super high quality tool to use for many years to come.

[@EvoKeremidarov]

Great restoration... Thank you for not painting it white like everyone else seems to be doing with this old drills lately... Great video... Thank you

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Derekwemet]

“Ace-Tone” :)my new way to pronounce acetone!

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha! Wait, thats not how its pronounced...

[@peterjoseph8974]

@@MikeFarrington Nope lol Ass-a-tone ;-) love your videos Mike

[@scottgates601]

I thought he was joking.... Clearly just didnt know LOL

[@craigandresen2456]

Don’t forget “ka-nob” for knob 😀

[@Derekwemet]

Mike Farrington no, but keep pronouncing it that way! It’s much better.

[@johnwhite7831]

The metallurgy of old machinery is under appreciated and absent in many machines made today.

[@MikeFarrington]

I couldn't agree more.

[@joseywales6146]

I agree, but this was a high-end, industrial unit when sold (...I'm guessing '60s, '70s?). A comparable modern unit -and I hate to use the word "comparable" as this thing is built like a tank- would run about $4K. I have a similar, unrestored machine in my shop and it's still making money after sixty years in service. Great work!

[@shawnmann9491]

The quality of the metals that were used during the production of these fine machines will NEVER ( and are long gone) be seen again.

[@montewoods4766]

And to think i was alive and well when this machine was made and that I’m still functioning without a major rebuild Truly amazing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Well done you.

[@carnibucle]

I got one recently and dang can it works great and original

[@chrishand259]

You look all business when you’re working but your personality comes out in the deadpan delivery of wisecracks during the voiceovers. Always entertaining. Great video as always. 🤣👌👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats actually why I do videos the way that I do. It allows me to work hard and focused, then goof around a little as I edit the video.

[@chrishand259]

Mike Farrington you’ve found what works best for you. That’s what I love about the different content creators I follow (JKM, Diresta, Bob Clagett, Dave picciuto, Stumpy, Malecki, you, etc.). They’re all different but it works for them. When people try to copy others’ styles it just doesn’t work. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@chrishand259 Thank you very much. I too like the huge variety of makers on KZbin. This is the golden age of entertainment.

[@danapeck5382]

Thanks! Love your content.

[@jeffliou]

your narration earned my subscription.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you. Great to have you onboard.

[@JRBardown]

So cool. Honestly, while I’m impressed with the restoration... I’m astounded you kept all the parts organized and remembered how to put it back together! 🤣

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats actually one of my favorite things, I like to mix up all the parts during disassembly, clean them, then reassembly is a more of a challenge. Kinda like putting a puzzle together. The only exception would be if there are parts that need to go together in a certain way and its not obvious when looking at the parts.

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

Also as I was thinking, “I wonder why he seems like someone I’d know/be friends with?” You mention you grew up in OC... lol I live in Yorba Linda, work in Anaheim , and grew up in Fullerton and surfed I’m Huntington/Newport many times a week... OC throughout! Love your stuff! Wish I had a friend with your skills to mentor me. I’m an RN but am learning woodworking and want to one day be able to build awesome built-ins!

[@JRBardown]

🙄

[@MikeFarrington]

@@ryderscustomcreations3665 I grew up a little south of there in Mission Viejo. I did plenty of surfing up and down the coast as well. That all stopped when we moved to Denver.

[@jockellis]

What you called the worm gear is actually the worm. The circular gear that connects to it and is usually softer than the expensive worm is the worm gear. Great work. I’m trying to get the crappy chuck off my Taiwanese DP. So far, no luck.

[@miketrissel5494]

I've got it's 82 year old brother in my garage - Identical WWII military issue. Has a few more holes in the table, but everybody comes over to use it. Nice job. I took a HF magnetic parts bowl and stuck it sideways above the recoil spring on the left, to throw the chuck key and favorite drill bits onto.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

That's a really good idea. I have a several of those. No idea why I hadn't thought of that.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a really good idea. Thank you.

[@normgraham6658]

My wife submitted a work order for several of these shelves recently.... finally getting cool enough here in Arizona to get them done.

[@MikeFarrington]

Time to get to work!

[@Godzilla2k69]

I love the over engineered American drill presses of old. Excellent restoration. And adding the VFD and light breathes new life into an American classic shop tool. A real tribute to the proud men and women who manufactured it. Restored an old Atlas similarly. Nice video, professional production. Well done.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@PappyfromtheKeys]

I have one of these left to me by my Dad! Love this and will be watching this again when I restore mine. I had no intention of doing it but your video has inspired me to. Thanks! and.....Merry Christmas!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jcsrst]

Beautiful! I love a good restoration video! That is a wonderful drill press that will last another 75 years or more. They just don't build em like they used to! Looking forward to seeing it in use and maybe a vid on making the table...... Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

The thought that this thing is still running in another 75 years is really cool. Though, it will be someone else using it at that point.

[@ronitsingh85]

man your narrations are pleasure to listen to. The drill press is an industrial press and includes all the perks that we wish we had in our domestic bench or floor models. Many of the older ones from this same time period had accessories that added these useful features and made ones domestic models better. Great restore and a pleasure to watch. Old machines are beautifully and masterfully built. We as Americans must have this passion for quality and nice looking tools and machinery re-ignited.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@georgespangler1517]

I did a 1938 delta/ Rockwell bench top drill press,,, has solid steel column,,and so precise I added a xy vise and use it for a milling machine and added a treadmill motor with speed control.

[@MikeFarrington]

Totally cool. These are really solid machines.

[@MaydaysCustomWoodworks]

I literally burst out laughing when you said "kanob" Thanks for the content as always

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

That is SO MUCH better than a new one. Beautiful job. Only the truest craftsmen/ artists appreciate the dated heavy duty machinery. Us that appreciate vintage machinery...give you a complete thumbs up for breathing new life into that beauty.. New subscriber as of now.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, welcome onboard.

[@treepop1550]

I used one of these drill presses in a shop years ago. The styling,construction, and functionality is top notch. A most versatile and easy machine to use. I wish i could have taken it with me! These delta machine power tools of the 1930's through the 1960's are certainly worthy of being refurbished to their original glory!! Great job !!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rickhamby8882]

I have a Delta Drill Press like this one and planning to rebuild it this year. This video was a GREAT help.

[@MikeFarrington]

Great to hear!

[@SeaDadLife]

The spindle was designed to use angular contact bearings. This type of ball bearing is perfect for supporting both axial and radial loads. They are still available today, and no one has thought of a better alternative.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, good to know.

[@bryanduxbury]

I would guess that those "protrusions" on the spindle bearings suggests that they are angular contact bearings. Regular bearings are designed mostly to take load perpendicular to shaft, but in a drill press, bearings need to take substantial load in line with shaft, too. McMaster sells AC bearings, but still no guarantee you can find exact replacement.

[@elanman608]

I was just about to post the same advice.

[@markbeiser]

I was about to post the same thing too, lol. The bearings may have even been installed opposed to each other to minimize both axial and radial play.

[@MikeFarrington]

I did way too much research on that very subject. It seemed that the consensus was they were good old fashioned ball bearings. I ended up buying the bearings from a company that specializes in restoring old delta tools. According to them, these bearings were the closest to the originals that I could get.

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

@@MikeFarrington was that Accurate Bearing in Wisconsin?

[@MikeFarrington]

@@NBCRGraphicDesign No I used these guys. www.hammerscale.com

[@tomcrotty1498]

Video is over a year old I know but still interesting. I have a Druid press just like it had to restore some of it and found that Rockwell/Delta still has some parts for it . Same with my ancient belt/disc sander. On the drill press I installed a 2hp Doerr motor made in USA. It’s a real animal. Nice work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Very cool!

[@davidhofman4341]

I rebuilt a Delta 6+6 with machine bed. It was 3 phase 1hp. It has NO hole in the table. I installed a friction cam and micro switch on the spring end of the quill spindle that is used as a tapping reverse system input to the VFD. Works great..

[@MikeFarrington]

That sounds amazing. Well done.

[@coffeebuzzz]

Use more grease when assembling gears. Lay it on thick.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Will do.

[@jamescameron3564]

Laughed so hard on your last comment, you're the best Mike! Thanks for sharing

[@AlainPilon]

Same. Was about to comment on it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Trying to keep the mood light.

[@AlainPilon]

@@MikeFarrington In french we have an expression for this "pince sans rire". Which literally translates to "pinch without laugh", basically saying something funny without giving any hint that you just told a joke. You are pretty good at it. :-)

[@MikeFarrington]

@@AlainPilon Yeah, thats pretty much my method of delivery.

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

I bought the same drill press in 1982, but a bench-top version. I was able to find a base, column & table at a local scrapyard and performed a "transplant". Once done I was also frustrated with the height of the machine-- for many years I just assumed that the column had been cut off in its previous life-- the scrapyard was a ship or marine salvage yard, and we know what can happen when out to sea or too long. Anywho, I fixed this with the construction of a heavy duty dolly-- probably 7" tall. If I were to do it over I'd make a specialized "pallet" for the machine--one that would be sturdy, but allow a pallet-jack to slip under it and relocate the drill when needed. Wonderful video. Don't soak your kanob in the Ace-Tone!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I really like the pallet idea, I may have to do that.

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

@@MikeFarrington thanks for the thanks.... Let me also say that I enjoyed your contributions to the FWW podcast a few weeks ago. Great listening experience while "holed-up" in the shop.... Such a life! Also.... There are "short" pallet jacks-- ones that do not use up acres of floor space when turning or storing. That would be where I'd set my compass.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@NBCRGraphicDesign Thank you very much. That was a lot of fun to be on with them.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Thanks, Mike, Love the play by play with your added humor. I always enjoy watching some skilled enough to take them apart and refinish and reassemble machinery. Thanks again for sharing. Felix

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I was just in Nebraska on Friday.

[@skippylippy547]

Just as the Covid Lockdown was preparing to do me in . . . Here comes Mike into The Boardroom! I'm saved! :) Wonderful video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@ryderscustomcreations3665]

Right as you were saying it, I was thinking “Rocketeer helmet!”

[@MikeFarrington]

Nice!

[@jerrystark3587]

Excellent rebuild. I love this drill! I rebuilt a 1952 Rockwell/Delta table saw that had been used /abused in a manufacturing plant for over forty years. It was a mess. Nonetheless, the castings and machining on that saw were excellent, just as you found with your drill. And heavy. OMG. I was able to salvage everything except the original electric motor, which by that time was just a housing full of loose parts and pieces. After adding a new motor and switch, I have used it routinely for a decade. I enjoy it every time I use it. The drill you now have is a masterpiece that will last generations. I will wager that anyone who appreciates tools will walk by, stop to look at it, and then reach out to touch it. I know I would. Great work. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Thats totally cool, thanks for sharing.

[@imjimimack]

8:41 The decision to eliminate the adjustment for the drill prevents this from being an "excellent rebuild". He would have been better off putting it back like it was, or hey what about actually replacing the gear with a good one.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@imjimimack Feel free to send me one, and I'll put it in there. If I find a gear on eBay, I would certainly reinstall it, but I wanted to get this thing up and running rather than in pieces hunting for parts. To me a good usable tool is more important than a perfect restoration.

I know narration on restorations can be a point of contention for KZbinrs but I for one greatly appreciate the insight. I have a much better understanding of what to watch out for in buying one of these bad boys for myself. Excellent work, Mike, thanks for the knowledges.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the good feedback.

[@tatjoni]

For that "Ace-Tone gag" alone I'd buy you a pint, sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Nice, thank you.

[@hebierob]

Me too

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Ace-tone? That's a new one. Everyone I know pronounces it Ass-a-tone. 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Everyone I know pronounces it ass-a-tone as well.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

@@MikeFarrington You are a trailblazer...a thought leader. Don't let anyone hold you down.

[@mdrk4950]

Well it is a 'family channel'

[@vorpalbits7720]

Because we all laugh at ass... thats the way to say it

[@deejaywon]

Ace Ventura would have a field day

[@billwebster759]

I have the same model drill press. I also put a VFD and gooseneck LED light on it. I put a larger motor on it for better low end torque. With the VFD programed to run at up to 50% overspeed (90 hz), I almost never change change belt steps. The cooling fan on the TEFC motor was removed to run quieter. It has never gotten warm so far. If it does, I could put a little muffin fan on it. Mine sits on a custom skid so that it can be moved with a mini pallet jack. I highly recommend that for this drill press and other machines in the shop that can be raised a few inches without a problem.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Great tip.

[@CarvedTop]

I'm restoring my 1937 DP220, and found your video. The part I needed was how to remove the bearing lock ring, and your fabrication of the removal tool is brilliant! I'm going to make one today.👍🏻😁

[@mdrk4950]

"She's a beaut', Clark!"

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I'm takin her with me when I leave next month...

[@williamwinder3466]

If I woke up tomorrow with my head sown to the carpet I wouldn't be anymore surprised then I am right now.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@williamwinder3466 Such a great movie!

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

DUDE! I was just listening to Talk Talk yesterday for the first time in years! Crazy coincidence.

[@MikeFarrington]

I think you and I are pretty close on our tastes in music. Talk Talk is a cool, underrated band.

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

@@MikeFarrington Covers have always interested me in different ways. It's very easy to say that the original is always better because, for most people, it's the first version they've heard and it's difficult to 'unhear' it. More often than not, I tend to say the original is best too, but I can't help but think that there's some sort of bias that I can't control. I actually didn't know of Talk Talk before hearing the No Doubt version of 'It's My Life', probably because of my age and location. It's pretty amazing that No Doubt didn't change much of the original. Even some of the background 'sfx' are very similar, like the bird-like noises during the verses. My favourite part of the cover is the slide guitar in the second verse - sounds cooler than the original synth. The bass lines in the chorus' are identical. I think I like both versions equally, even though I've never been a huge fan of the whole New Wave/Reggae/Ska/Punk thing. There are a handful of covers that I think are superior to the original, but I think it depends on genre too. Some genres, like singer-songwriter, rely heavily on the connection between the performance and the lyrical content that can only be conveyed by the person who wrote it. This authenticity is usually lost by a different performer who might think they know what the lyrics mean, but cannot capture the original intent of the writer. But for pop genres, this authenticity is usually not the primary focus.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@ScottWalshWoodworking I agree with your thoughts on people liking which ever they heard first, I think the same can be said for live vs studio to some extent. I also agree, No Doubt, did a nearly identical cover, I thought it worked ok.

[@jbw9070]

Awesome video Mr Farrington. The drill press came out great. Love how you keep the audience captivated. One of my favorite channels!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@Myrkskog]

As a not-so-proud owner of a (now) not-so-new drill press of far eastern provenance, I think an old fashioned machine of robust fabrication and assembly is on my wishlist. I really like the variable drive motor, I guess that's a similar box to what's on my lathe...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yes, VFDs are common these days on lathes.

[@redneckdoc1991]

When i saw the sandblasted top, I too thought of Rocketeer!

[@MikeFarrington]

Nice, that was a great movie.

[@zekecorder8226]

Why rebuild this rather than buy a new one? As you stated during disassembly, no one (that i know of) puts in the care that was used in the castings and overall quality of this machine that was practiced in those days. I once restored an old, old Delta radial arm saw. Then a few years later restored a Craftsman radial arm saw. There was about 40 years different in manufacturing date. True, by the time I finished the second rebuild radial arm saw were surplus in most shops, however, the notable difference in the quality of castings and quality of workmanship between a Delta built in the 40s and a Craftsman built in the 70s was absolutely remarkable. I have rebuilt many old table saws, as well. While a new table saw has often a better fence system, splitters and other enhanced features, it is d___ difficult to come close to the quality of build in old machines. I would always rather have rebuilt old tool with "jury-rigged" workable modern features than a brand new Saw stop brand table saw.. Just my opinion. Thanks for your work on rescuing great old tools.

[@MikeFarrington]

Well said, I agree.

[@georgespangler1517]

I restored a 1938 Delta Rockwell bench drill press 6 months ago solid steel mast and still better then my 1500 dollar new Delta, so good I use it as a mill..

[@MikeFarrington]

Good stuff for sure.

[@gridleycountryfordinc.4790]

Nice job. We share the same passion. I just finished restoring a 1930’s Cincinnati drill press. The castings and attention to detail was incredible.

[@MikeFarrington]

Right on

[@MrGtownjake]

"PB Blaster and a torch, not at the same time..." C'mon.....Live a little. ;)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Hold my beer....

[@bubbakav]

I was getting more "Alien" vibe than "Rocketeer".

[@MikeFarrington]

I like that too. It has something of an Alien feel to it.

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome you gave it a make over! Light & variable speed is great addition. Many more years of use to come...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I hope you are right.

[@CVCceo]

Excellent restoration and I love the addition of the VFD. I do not enjoy mechanical projects, but certainly learned a lot through this video and I gained confidence that anything is possible. Great job, superb teaching and commentary.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@lothissen]

'Nightswimming' playing in the background? Did you work your way through the whole of 'Automatic for the people'?

[@MikeFarrington]

Thats a really great song/album.

[@lothissen]

@@MikeFarrington One of the first albums i ever bought, wow i'm old

[@MikeFarrington]

@@lothissen Time seems to just fly by.

[@triblemusic]

You can always take that part in to a welder for repairing the teeth on the gear ⚙

[@MikeFarrington]

I thought about that, I also looked on eBay, in the end it just seemed like a feature that I wouldn't use enough to make the time and money worth it.

[@jeffbabski]

@@MikeFarrington time to reach out to YT @Abom79 for a collaboration to repair or machine that part for the motor head!

[@MJ-nb1qn]

I believe it would still need to be machined anyway. ??

[@microlling3582]

bought a 1962 Delta last year. It still has the cardboard around the main shaft. It is virtually brand new. It was owned by a guy who did wood work as a hobby and only used it a handful of times. You cannot beat these old machines.

[@MikeFarrington]

Sounds like a great deal.

[@ronitsingh85]

It’s hard to find these, let alone find them in almost mint condition (zero miles)

[@bob_frazier]

Beautiful! I put a piece of heavy rubber from a conveyor belt under freestanding powertools in an effort to reduce noise and vibration. Especially planers.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a good idea. Thank you.

[@mikejrivera]

Hey love your videos, I am Orange County born, raised and still live. Went to Anaheim High School, class of 82, Loara High where Gwen Stafani went was our rival

[@MikeFarrington]

I grew up a little south of you, Mission Viejo. Went to Capistrano High, class of 99. It really was a great place to grow up.

[@MrJruta]

Wow what a beautiful job. Wonderful thing bringing a machine, that was NOT built for obsolescence, back to its glory. Amazing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@stevem268]

i've restored 5 drill presses over the past 20 years includinga a similar delta. my favorite though is my 1940's Beaver 3700. beautiful casting everywhere including cast aluminum belt covers. the 3700 also has tapered roller bearings and a locking collar for the chuck

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Yeah, tapered roller bearings will be something I look for in my next drill press.

[@paultomich6800]

Absolutely beautiful, that machine is so much better than anything that you can buy today , you did the right thing in acquiring and restoring an old classic !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@manuelcalvillo4660]

Great build! Love seeing old machines come back to life with a little care.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, me too.

[@mauriceryton]

That was impressive. Seventy-five years old and not that dirty internally and with little wear on it too. Other than the one gear with the broken teeth, man what a find. Quality rebuild of a well-made tool that will perform well for decades to come. Enjoy it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@rustednutworkshop]

I really appreciate this type of project and great job showing how you pulled it off! Nice job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@MLFranklin]

My grandpa had a Delta a lot like this one. Someday I plan to find one like it and restore it. This video will be my guide.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@illuminant1129]

Really solid job. Top marks. Really like the additional improvements, on belt change and the LED light !

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@berendlucasvanderweide]

Great work Mike! It got the attention it deserves from the right person.. I'm a sucker for the typical >1920

[@MikeFarrington]

Oddly enough, I'm right there with ya. For no good reason, I am totally drawn to this aesthetic/time period.

[@marting.7564]

😆😂🤣 I’m laughing at your sarcasm and witty remarks. I also enjoy your woodworking skills and very detailed descriptions of the work that we’re seeing on video. 👍🏽

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@troybayham5723]

Mike, been through almost all your videos. Love your methods (and patience). Please keep up the great work.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@kpostudios-dioramabuilding2676]

Hello Mike, I'm a little late to this post but it was a perfect find for me. I have a 1965-67 Craftsman, 1/2 Hp, floor standing, drill press that I want to restore. I feel older machines were built better then the general use machines available today. They were designed with a little style back then, which is not present today. At location 14:13 in your video I realized your machine table does not have any holes, not even apprentice holes in the surface or T-slots. Apparently the table is intended to be compatible with constant coolant system, I've just never seen such a clean surface on old equipment. Over all you have a much more robust drill press then my old Craftsman, enjoy.

[@kpostudios-dioramabuilding2676]

Oopps, I did not finish watching the video, apparently there are apprentice holes in the table and in a nice swing radius. Still love it, I'm sure you'll get another 75 years out of it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, there were 3 holes drilled and tapped for some reason. Then there is another area drill out that was used for drill through stuff.

[@mandyleeson1]

Really enjoyed this. Great to see something old being restored and not being cast out. I would expect this press will go on for another 100 years. Thanks. 🙏

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. If science really improves, I may even be around to see the drill press in 100 years.

[@jeffcowden7079]

Absolutely love your videos and commentary, thanks for making them and keep up the good work!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, will do.

[@XCF33t]

Nice job! Love watching these kinds of videos. Makes me want to go out and bring to life an oldie too!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its a lot of fun.

[@parkwayconcepts8758]

Holy cow! That is gorgeous. I love a new looking old tool.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@rce2553]

Dude... I caught the planar and now the drill press restoration. Wow, I still appreciate my Dewalt planer and Wen bench top drill press I use in my own 15’ x 28’ shop but I have to admit those older solidly made machines have a real appeal to them. The rest of the world may be in utter chaos but Mike’s shop is the center of Zen of the universe. Purchasing old machinery that may have hidden issues or that require parts no longer available is a little intimidating, I commend you for your bravery. I can say now days when you do purchase something with forged steel, cast iron and heavy metal and it works out and fits into your routine, that’s something that is worth more than the dollars you paid for it and definitely will be in the future. Industrial gold. Heirlooms to pass down to young shop apprentice someday. Great video, Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Nothing quite like old tools.

[@robertdavis4336]

Once again you have provided me with inspiration, a beautiful restoration.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to hear that!

[@kenthomas1109]

Love your restorations - and the brilliant narration is an added bonus. Damn… now I want a classic drill press…

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Ken.

[@raymondlegare7584]

Incredible work!!! Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏻

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure!

[@bradgrozdanich7416]

Nice to see you rescue an old tool, I too enjoy restoring an old tool to purchasing new. Good Job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, its a lot of fun.

[@steveklinck526]

Nice work Mike. It's nice to see old tools brought back into the light and put to use.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yes, thanks

[@pajomaximus]

Wow nice project Mike. Love seeing old tool being restored and given new lust for life

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@MrTuggins]

No, it's because you appreciate craftsmanship and attention to detail in cast iron parts and can appreciate something that has the capability of being rebuilt. Top that with the loving care when it was originally built here in the good ol US of A. I would put money on the same being said of what you could buy today from some big box store made of scribed plastic and phenalic parts designed to wear out in 10 years. I think not. Back then they weren't concerned about consumerism and a global market, just fine craftmanship and an appreciation of these finer things. Fantastic job my friend. The shop apprentice will appreciate your effort when he passes it along to his shop apprentice one day.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree, its funny how culture changes. I hope you are right about my little guy passing it on, that would be totally cool.

[@tvacchino]

PB Blaster + Torch = “good times” 🤣🤣

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@rayleder3705]

Awesome renovation. Your talents know no bounds! That was a fun one to watch

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@stephend3961]

Very Cool -- I have a Delta drill press just like yours; Restoration looks like fun and this information will come in handy when I get ready to clean mine up , I also like your additions; Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@jameshodgins1937]

Nice job restoring the drill press. I think it is great that you took the time to restor it. To many people throw things away and buy new.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Saving something old is lots of fun, and way better than just throwing it out.

[@vitesseguy]

Great video. Thank you very much. I'm in the reassembly phase of re-doing a WWII Era Delta just like you have done. By coincidence I'm using Rustoleum "Smoke Gray". I've used it on other machines and like color. I agree. The quality and precision of the castings is second to none. A second answer to the "why not buy a new...?" Is: When I'm done with this machine I will be far better than anything I can buy. Thanks again.

[@MikeFarrington]

I agree, if you can do a good job with the restoration, an older tool will be leaps and bounds above the new options on todays market.

[@ryandury]

Well that was thoroughly enjoyable. Kudos to you for keeping a fine piece of machinery out of the trash.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Always great to breath new life into an old tool.

[@marty-bird]

Nicely done. I enjoy your patience and tenacity.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Marty.

[@thefirstlayer350]

Very cool, I have a Delta drill press even older than that one, it was my Grandfather's. I hope to add a cross slide vice for a very crude mill. I will use it for plastics and soft metal.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Good stuff.

[@seekidea]

Absolutely loved the commentary and the thoroughness.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Beautifully done. The VFD is the "Peace of Resistance".

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. The VFD is really nice for sure.

[@tonycook2347]

Brilliant! original manufacturer would be stoked to see it still powering on.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I hope you are right, thats a really neat way to look at it.

[@Bigrigjeff]

Wow, great video! Amazing! Quality rebuilds like this just don’t exist anymore!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@aramirez8427]

I have the same drill press and am about to do the same as you.........Thanks for the lesson.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to help

[@roscreadsmroscreadsu5720]

Great job and a beautiful drill press. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@georgespangler1517]

I restored a 1938 delta/Rockwell bench top model has solid steel bar stock mast,, and still more precise then my new Delta drill press,, so precise I use it for a mill,, l mounted a automotive sissor jack under table,, works great and triangle design keeps table in line..

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Sounds really neat.

[@jimw544]

That is a beautiful piece of equipment. I remember working for a Ford dealer and doing a LOT of valve jobs. I would sort the nuts and bolts by the component they came from. It was painful. After 2-4 valve jobs I would just toss all into a large GoJo can (hand cleaner). The job went a lot faster when I could just remember where all the nuts and bolts went.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Being able to remember where things go is certainly a time saver.

[@christopherholder3138]

Nice work Mike. Dang it, you've inspired me yet again. I was just about to half-ass a restoration on an old pallet jack I'm breaking down. Now I intend to whole to whole-ass it.

[@MikeFarrington]

To quote Nick Offerman, never half ass two things, whole ass one thing.

[@christianjanes]

Magnificent work as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, my pleasure.

[@high_aspect]

Hi Mike, I just stumbled across this video and have to say you are a true craftsman! Very inspiring!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Ray.

[@piyushjoshi5379]

Your kids are lucky to have a dad with such a soothing voice! I bet story time is the greatest, best voice over out of all the woodworkers on KZbin by far

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. We do story time almost every night.

[@garynancymeyer4900]

Enjoyed this. I just completed restoring an older drill press, not nearly as old as yours though. Mine was dated 1981. It was a fun project.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Agreed drill press restorations are fun.

[@Wilett614]

I Own this Exact Model Delta Drill Press .Except mine has a Double reduction Drive for Very slow spindle Speeds used with a tapping Head . I have used it in my shop for about 48 years and it was "Used " when I got it ! It still Runs and works PERFECTLY They Don't make em like these any more , sadly ... Love the Video Thanks for sharing

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnelaschat2462]

I restored a very similar model to this years back. But it was a delta benchtop drill press. Very very cool

[@MikeFarrington]

Good stuff, they are a darn good drill press.