Can anyone identify this Drill press? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Lmpymilk · 09-22-2005, 07:15 PM

I am trying to find out who made it and what the model is
It looks like there was a tag on the right had side of the lower stand.

Thanks
Chris

Kartracer55 · 09-22-2005, 07:26 PM

No, Its oldschool though, so Id imagine its pretty well built.. but it looks like you may be missing a few pieces

Wherd ya get it?

Jim

Lmpymilk · 09-22-2005, 07:54 PM

I found it on the side of the road with a free sign on it

I fired it up last week and it was working but the chuck was rusted shut.
The chuck isn't shown in the pic. I took it off right before I took the pics.

scott-885 · 09-22-2005, 08:26 PM

That is cool and likely ver well built and should give you many years of good service. Get ya a good 3/4" chuck and youll be tearin up some shat with that machine.

WideBody · 09-23-2005, 06:47 AM

Awsome find.
Those style of radial arm drills, have a 100 uses. Bolt it to a solid bench and you can swing the arm around for drilling on larger items clamped next to the drill. Not as portable as a magnetic base drill set up, but with a little creativity applied for mounting just as usefull.
Find a flat surface on the drill head, use an angle finder for keeping the drill head at 0*. Those clamp style mounts tend to creep.

PTSchram · 09-23-2005, 07:09 AM

Looks like one I put out in the trash last spring! Mine had the most awful bearings in the head.

fabcam · 09-23-2005, 07:20 AM

Is there a reason to why you need to know the make and model?

Lmpymilk · 09-23-2005, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabcam

Is there a reason to why you need to know the make and model?

Well I think it would be nice to know what I have. Another reason is I would like to see the availability of parts for it. I would also like to find a diagram for it if I possible.

Chris

ScoutIITD · 09-23-2005, 08:00 AM

Looks like an old Rockwell / Delta.

In fact the front part (Quill????) is just like my Rockwell / Delta, but mine does not have the pivot at the main tube.

cbrogers · 09-23-2005, 09:51 AM

With the rusted chuck you might try electolysis (sp?) to get a lot of the rust out. I have seen some amazing stuff get grought back to life with this process.

Do a search for electric rust removal on the web. Also think there is a thread on here too.

From what I have seen arround here it looks like a Delta. Looks pretty good and heavy too. Great find.

Carl

Phonedoc · 09-23-2005, 12:17 PM

It's nearly identical to mine. I'll compare the two over the weekend and see if I can figure it out.

mike · 09-23-2005, 12:57 PM

My bet is on it being a Delta from right after their walker-turner purchase. If it is.. parts are still available.. too bad you just tossed it Paul

Lmpymilk · 09-24-2005, 08:43 AM

OK - I found it. It's a 1974 Rockwell 11-280 32" radial drill press.
here is the manual. it has a date of 06/01/1974.

***Edit*** Here is where I found the manual. Looks like a very good site for finding old machine manuals.

Thanks for the input.
Chris

CrustyJeep · 09-24-2005, 12:51 PM

How slow will it spin?

Lmpymilk · 09-24-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrustyJeep

How slow will it spin?

RPM

4700
2400
1250
700

CrustyJeep · 09-24-2005, 02:03 PM

Mmmm useless for most metal work then... Unless you can add an idler pulley in the middle.

SeaBass44 · 09-24-2005, 03:31 PM

COOL find!
I have an old Rockwell, guessing 50s got for $100 at a yard sale
been using it for work last 2 years, speed is a bit high, but I drill mostly thin aluminum, I also use it as a light duty mill with a vise that moves in-out/left-right
yours looks most versatile!

09-22-2005, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lmpymilk ultra newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12487 Location: Chico, ca Posts: 341	Can anyone identify this Drill press? I am trying to find out who made it and what the model is It looks like there was a tag on the right had side of the lower stand. Thanks Chris

09-22-2005, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lmpymilk ultra newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12487 Location: Chico, ca Posts: 341	I found it on the side of the road with a free sign on it I fired it up last week and it was working but the chuck was rusted shut. The chuck isn't shown in the pic. I took it off right before I took the pics. Last edited by Lmpymilk; 09-22-2005 at 07:55 PM.

09-23-2005, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
WideBody Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13439 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 38	super find!! Awsome find. Those style of radial arm drills, have a 100 uses. Bolt it to a solid bench and you can swing the arm around for drilling on larger items clamped next to the drill. Not as portable as a magnetic base drill set up, but with a little creativity applied for mounting just as usefull. Find a flat surface on the drill head, use an angle finder for keeping the drill head at 0*. Those clamp style mounts tend to creep. __________________ Free Beer Tomorrow

09-23-2005, 07:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,560	Looks like one I put out in the trash last spring! Mine had the most awful bearings in the head. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

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09-22-2005, 07:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kartracer55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50092 Location: NJ Posts: 501	No, Its oldschool though, so Id imagine its pretty well built.. but it looks like you may be missing a few pieces Wherd ya get it? Jim

09-22-2005, 08:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	That is cool and likely ver well built and should give you many years of good service. Get ya a good 3/4" chuck and youll be tearin up some shat with that machine.

09-23-2005, 08:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
ScoutIITD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14887 Location: Hopkins, SC Posts: 526	Looks like an old Rockwell / Delta. In fact the front part (Quill????) is just like my Rockwell / Delta, but mine does not have the pivot at the main tube. __________________ Carey

09-23-2005, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
cbrogers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27362 Location: Yorktown Va. Posts: 154	With the rusted chuck you might try electolysis (sp?) to get a lot of the rust out. I have seen some amazing stuff get grought back to life with this process. Do a search for electric rust removal on the web. Also think there is a thread on here too. From what I have seen arround here it looks like a Delta. Looks pretty good and heavy too. Great find. Carl

09-23-2005, 12:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phonedoc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35320 Location: Hartsburg, MO Posts: 473	It's nearly identical to mine. I'll compare the two over the weekend and see if I can figure it out.

09-23-2005, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 144 Location: Northern Mexico... er.. AriDzona Posts: 6,867	My bet is on it being a Delta from right after their walker-turner purchase. If it is.. parts are still available.. too bad you just tossed it Paul __________________ That's because you're a pinko fascist. - Haole I know what antidisestablishmentarianist means

09-24-2005, 08:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lmpymilk ultra newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12487 Location: Chico, ca Posts: 341	OK - I found it. It's a 1974 Rockwell 11-280 32" radial drill press. here is the manual. it has a date of 06/01/1974. *Edit* Here is where I found the manual. Looks like a very good site for finding old machine manuals. Thanks for the input. Chris Last edited by Lmpymilk; 09-24-2005 at 08:48 AM.

09-24-2005, 03:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
SeaBass44 www.12voltguy.com Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 40 Location: 80 miles n-sac in Oroville, CA Posts: 30,719	COOL find! I have an old Rockwell, guessing 50s got for $100 at a yard sale been using it for work last 2 years, speed is a bit high, but I drill mostly thin aluminum, I also use it as a light duty mill with a vise that moves in-out/left-right yours looks most versatile! __________________ 12voltguy info@12voltguy.com--davezoffroadperformance.com # 530.532.4529 TTC 2010 1989 BRONCO -Awesome web development for your business. www.mudnworks.com mud@mudnworks.com Pat's W I D E TOYOTA Front Axle --07 KTM 450XC----with "stuff"

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