Vintage Drill Press Restoration

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

Now that a good look drill press crazy what it does beautiful

[@Marandal]

The extra additions you added blend perfectly with the 50's style. really appreciate the attention to style my dude. 👌

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thanks! Tried to keep the original look and style even with adding a new VFD

[@robertlaveyra9940]

Nice job, I particularly like the machine tooled placard and the new control bracket. Mine is of a similar vintage but a floor model. It’s big and heavy. I may just paint mine, it runs true and works well. My dad was a machinist and he added 2 new handles making it like the one you bought.

[@sonofthunder.]

I have dads dp220, added a lite,thanks for the video,that speed control is nice

[@_Shanespencer_]

@@sonofthunder. thanks !

[@randynorris6598]

Very cool, they don't make equipment like this anymore. Great job and would love to see the build on this. I am currently restoring an old Sears craftsman from the late 1940's. And I also just finished my 1977 shovelhead as well.

[@_Shanespencer_]

@@randynorris6598 nice! Its hard to beat these old tools man. They were built to last and be serviceable

[@morganplatt6762]

That's a fantastic restoration of a fantastic tool. Well done. Would love to see your restoration process.👍

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thank you!

[@sergeanj]

That is beautiful. Amazing work.

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thank you!

[@91rattoyota]

Dude, I gotta say sweet machine! That is an amazing find, and I'm glad to see someone restore it and make it a little more modern without losing its original taste. I also restored a 1953 Atlas No. 9325 bench top drill press that not a lot of other people seem to have. Plus the original owner built a custom stand for it complete with custom drawers and finished it in a mint green paint fitted with some brass hardware. I picked it up, restored it, and I love using it every chance that I can. Great video from a machine enthusiast.

[@siriustraveler7083]

That’s a very cool 😎 restoration the variable speed is off the chain great job 👍

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thanks ! I appreciate it

[@gnoub51]

My vote for restore videos of these old tools!

[@_Shanespencer_]

Should have a few more soon! Just picked up a beverly shear and a 20” disc sander !

[@GeorgeLowrey]

A very impressive restoration and upgrade!

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thank you !

[@dirtbagd89]

Great work! It looks like a fantastic piece of machinery.

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thanks! Its a treat to use

[@13thworker45]

Great look , your sound is perfect. The quality of your video is perfect to. You do have a piece of machinery that will last a life time. It’s to bad you could not save the original motor. Thank You

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thank you! I tried to save it but the original motor was toast haha

[@migo-migo9503]

Very nice DP. Sweet work on the restoration. Looks amazing!

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thanks!

[@KUGW]

That is a nice drill press, I need to rebuild mine and make a video for my channel. I have an old 1946 Atlas so I'm told, just simple drill press but I love the old Delta/Atlas Drill Presses, very cool, keep making videos this is cool

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thank you! I shoulc have a few more videos coming on tools sometime soon

[@whitestang65]

I recently picked up a dp600, the thing is a beast. You have done an outstanding job on that cleanup. It turned out beautiful. Hoping mine will look this sharp when I get to it. I would love to see a restoration video one day.

[@_Shanespencer_]

Thanks man i love this thing. Use it all the time. Its a tank

[@michaelhallas6450]

What I can see you got reverse on that drill press , what brand VFD do you have ? Thanks

[@_Shanespencer_]

KB electronics

[@S30Build]

does the head swivel on that bearing that the height adjustment track is sitting on?

[@_Shanespencer_]

Yessir

[@fredholmes1122]

Hi Shane… I love your restoration… It’s beautiful! Who was the EBay guy that fabricated your necessary piece???

[@michaelolaughlin2121]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful in restoring the delta drill press I found. One question, where did you get the cap on top of the post? Thanks

[@_Shanespencer_]

@@michaelolaughlin2121 just an aluminum fence post cap from home depot that i shined up a bit

[@spencd6599]

Excellent restoration! What paint did you use for the project?

[@_Shanespencer_]

It was just rustoleum, i beleive its called smoke gray

[@diyhgg8674]

How did you restore the scale on the left dial

[@_Shanespencer_]

I just used some mothers aluminum polish to remove the crud and left it as is

[@michaelolaughlin2121]

what color paint did you use?

[@_Shanespencer_]

@@michaelolaughlin2121 rustoleum smoke gray

[@doch9292]

I have been looking for one like that is there a mode number or any info that might be on it . That set up is the cleanest and well done restoration I have seen in a very long time ! A true craftsman

[@_Shanespencer_]

Its a Delta Rockwell DP-600. Theyre not that rare or hard to find in a floor model. The gang tables like you see here are hard to find though. Theres no part number or model number on the table unfortunately

[@doch9292]

@@_Shanespencer_Thank you you have a skill set that is truly a gift great job!!!!!

[@WadeWatson-q8i]

Please show the restoration video.

[@_Shanespencer_]

I dont have one, didnt think to film the restoration process

[@JakeStrange]

What’s the eBay shop?

[@_Shanespencer_]

I think he actually quit making the parts shortly after i rebuilt this

[@CaptJames-jx8zz]

I have the feed unit if you want it.

[@_Shanespencer_]

No worries, this thing has been awesome for me as is. I appreciate it though! I just picked up a bridgeport mill for more serious stuff going forward