Delta Milwaukee 17″ Drill Press
July 2, 2007 – 10:36 pmCirca Oct. 1945
Model 17-206
After searching for many months I was beginning to wonder when I’d find one that wasn’t either on the east coast or priced way above my budget. Finally one night this beautiful machine popped up on craigslist and I was able to get it for a fair price.
It came complete and in good condition with a 1hp RI motor, slo-speed gear reduction unit, and the foot lever attachment. I’m very happy with it. My poor Craftsman/Atlas is now dwarfed next to it’s much larger gray brother.
17-860 Slow Speed Attachment
2 Responses to “Delta Milwaukee 17″ Drill Press”
i have a drill press same as yours. im in process of restoring it to working condition. i wonder if you do have copy of a manual and parts list regarding to this type of drill press. i can provide you more information and pics if you like. thank you!
By Adam Walter on Aug 19, 2007
I too have a similar machine, surplus from Douglas Aircraft - parts list is on line here: http://www.mikestools.com/download/Delta-Parts-Lists/17-213-17-Inch-Drill-Press-Old-Style-with-DP-600-Z-Head-Casting-DP10.pdf
but I haven’t found an owners manual. And I want to know what the handle and gear assembly (#21-24 and 67-69 on the parts list) are for - My compound gear (# 111 on the callout) is stripped, so I need a replacement, or will have to make one - if you or anyone else needs (or has) them, let me know. It is a 2 part gear, so replacing only the cast iron part (wiht bronze) seems practical.
By bill on Feb 4, 2008