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Speed ratios by: Kevin Shellman Just got my drill press working again. Replaced the v-belt and noticed that on the front and rear spindles there are 4 different size pulleys. Can anyone tell me the speeds for each set of pulleys? Currently the belt is on the bottom set of pulleys and I’d like to know the speed of the chuck.

Drill Press Quill return by: Andrew Sorry to get back to you all so late. Thanks for the advice, I haven't taken it apart yet - from the manual - the pinion shaft looks like it is all one piece. If it separates and a threaded rod is all that is needed - that would be easy to fix.

Quil return gear by: Jeston Actually I made a while return gear, not the spring, from an acme threaded rod. eBay is probably your best bet. If you can spec out the coil spring you may be able to just find one close enough.

Make your own quick return spring by: Anonymous I made one out of a piece of acme thread rod. Worked great. I still have some rod I could send you a chunk

Quill Return Spring by: Andrew I see that someone was looking for a quill return spring for their drill... did you ever find this? I too have the same drill (recently purchased) and it needs the same. Please post if you did or if someone knows of where to find a replacement.

Owners Manual by: Pau Looking for an Owners Manual. Links in comments below no longer work.

Quill Adjustment Screw by: Jeston Can anyone tell me the diameter and thread of the quill adjustment screw P/N DP-527? Just grabbed one of these drill presses and it is the only functional part that is missing. Is also missing the original switch plate so if anyone is parting one out I would be interested. Thanks, Jeston

missing table email rpfa2604@gmail.com by: Richard I purchased this when I worked at Woolco in sporting goods and we used it to drill bowling balls..if anyone remembers wool o you know that was a long time ago......so it never had a regular table......anyway I have held on to this for almost 50 years and still want a table anyone got one.

Rockwell 15-017 Drill press spindle thread by: John I’m replacing old chuck with Jacobs 44-33C33 chuck. Had a terrible time getting the old chuck off. Damaged threads on spindle. Will have to use die or thread file to clean up threads. What is the thread size on spindle? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Quill replacement spring by: Anonymous Does any know the length of the quill return spring for this drill press. Need to replace mine and haven't been able to locate a replacement spring. Where can I purchase a new spring and housing? Thanks, Dean

Missing manual by: Andrew in Portland Comments here going back 10 years indicate that there is a PDF of the manual floating around. I would love it if someone would send it to me! Better still, is it not possible to post it here? Please text me on 203 903 1669. I just bought one of these presses. After 50 years, the runout is less than .002. I just wish that there was a rock and pinion on the table; mine has a clamp and a smooth post. I’m going to add an up-front magnetic switch with a big STOP button. Right now the only switch is a tiny toggle on the motor.

new to me 15-069 by: MIke I just got this drill press from a friend and have to d some maintannce. Does anyone have the link or can email me the pdf manual. Thank you belairmike@hotmail.com

Urgent part by: Kelli I am looking for the collar and/or table assembly for the 15-017. If you can help me please let me know ASAP. I will take pricing on new and used. Thank you, Kelli

15-017 manual by: Jason Hi folks, I recently purchased this drill press. Looking to get it taken apart and fixed up. I'm having zero luck finding a manual though. If anyone has a manual for sale or would be willing to sell me a pdf, please email jasonsoderquist@hotmail.com Thanks! Jason

Quill Tension screw by: John Since I posted the question i bought a tension screw. The gentlemen sent me two. If you need one let me know. John

Quill tension by: Anonymous Mine is missing the adjusting screw that mounts up through the bottom of the housing that would turn the spring tension housing using the gear teeth on the outer rim. The jam nuts do not do anything but prevent the housing from working loose. Bob

mechanism for raising drill by: John I bought this drill press and tried to adjust the spring tension for the handle. When I loosen the double nut arrangement, it just binds. It seems like the spring adjustment mechanism should connect to the housing to work properly. Does any one have ant pictures of how this should work? John

Answer to Phil's Request for a Wiring Diagram 15-017 by: Clay Dear Phil, why would you need a wiring diagram for a 15-017 drill press? Well, OK. Let me just give you a verbal on it, because all it is is this. The three wires in the cord, white, black and green go to the switch. The black wire goes to one side of the switch. The green wire is grounded to the metal of the press. The white wire is wired direct to the white wire that it in the same kind of rubber cord that goes to the motor connections. The black wire in the motor cable goes to the OTHER SIDE of the Single Pole Single Throw switch. The green wire in the motor cable goes to the grounded connection on the press to the motor grounded connection, usually a free screw in the motor connection box. Man, that's all there is to it unless you are dealing with something I can't figure out.

inquiry on 15-017 rockwell drill press by: Somer Hey everyone, I came across this thread the other day while trying To find the owners manual for my newly purchased, vintage, rockwell 15-017 drill press. I was wondering if any of you guys still had the pdf file and would be willing to send it to me? My email is somer_63@yahoo.com Thanks in advance for any help!

Chuk removal/replacement by: pjmanley56@gmail.com Can anyone tell me how to remove and replace the chuck.

Need a part by: Chaz Where can we get parts? I need a gear that is driven by the pulley with the arbor going thru it. Thanks!!

Help with replacing chuck by: Snoopydad Could someone emsil me at snoopydad@sbcglobal.net instructions on how to change the chuck on the rocklwell model 15-017? Also if anyone has a PDF of the instruction manual that we be very helpful. Thanks

Spindle RPM by: San Gab woodworker Does any one know the Spindle RPM for the Rockwell 15-017 drill press? Also where can I buy the manual? Many thanks, San Gabriel, Ca woodworker

Drill press repair by: Jerry Thank you for all of your help in making repairs to my Rockwell drill press. I would not have been successful without your assistance. You guys are wonderful,Thanks again jbr

Parts by: Greg Where can I get replacement parts please parts greggotch@verizon.net

Thank You to all by: Anonymousjbr Thanks so much for your help in repairing my drill press. You guy's were so helpful and I really appreciate the professionalism of all the people on this board. You were great. Thank you to all.

Remove chuck by: Rod Healey Can any one explain to me how to remove the chuck on my 15-017 drill press Please E-mail me with this info Thanks a million Rod

15-017 by: Randy R I acquired one of these within a house I bought. What is a ballpark price for one of these. The one I found is in nice shape and works great.

Wiring by: Jbr I had repair to motor and the person removed wiring tags on wiring I need help reworking the motor to the switch and power cord. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Help please

Have one of these by: Rudolph I have a drill like this one. I'm looking for more info on using it and restoring it. Where do I get matching paint like the one posted? Is there a source as to maintenance? How and where to lube it, etc.

15-017 drillpress by: mike k looking for work table driven gear? any ideas who mite have 1?

Rockwell 15-017 Drill Press For Sale - What's it Worth? by: Gerry I have one of these for sale, but don't know what they may be worth today. It's in excellent shape and working like a dream.

Owners Manual Rockwell 15-017 Drill Press by: Bobby The link provided by Phil on March 23, 2010 will take you to a copy of the owners manual. http://www.owwm.com/mfgindex/pubdetail.aspx?id=2548

Need Copy of Owner's Manual Rockwell 15-017 Drill Press by: Don I inherited this drill press from my late father's estate, and wish now (like so many sons) that I had paid more attention to the old man's ramblings about learning to use and maintain it while he was still alive. In short: does anyone have a copy of an Owner's Manual for it?

Need Spindle for Rockwell 15-017 Drill Press by: Bobby I need to locate a replacement spindle. Does anyone know where I can find parts? I have tried several websites but none include this model. If I can't locate a spindle then I am willing to sell the rest of the press. Thank you. bobbyfriedel@earthlink.net

Need Parts by: Big Daddy I have this drill press and need to locate the on/off switch and a table w/clamp. Any help on were to find parts would be great. Thank you.

removing speed pully by: Jeff Dose anyone know how to remove the pully from the spindle have losened set screw under it but it will not come off dont want to break any thing. If you can help could you email me at fire_lt_408@yahoo.com thanks for your help

delta rockwell 15-017 by: boilermaker I cracked the collar on the table. lost piece,do you now where I can find a table to replace it? thanks

Rockwell Drill Press by: Anonymous Thank you so much. That will be a huge help.

Rockwell 15-017 Drill Press Manual by: Anonymous The manual can be found here http://www.owwm.com/mfgindex/pubdetail.aspx?id=2548 Good Luck. Also try Acetoolrepair.com for parts and manual. -Phil

Rockwell No. 15-017 Drill Press by: Phil Anybody have a wiring diagram?

remove and replace existing chuck by: wayne My goal is to rebuild an old rockwell 15-017. I need any information that will help me to that end. The dial indicator shows the shank of a drill bit to be out by .006 . I hope to find a parts catolog and owners manual. Please email me at nhayner@hotmail.com. Thank you

Replacement parts? by: Mary Does anyone know where we can get replacement parts for this model? Thanks, Mary

removing the chuck by: patrick o'dea i recently purchased this drill press. all other drill presses i've owned simply required the tapping of a forked wedge between the spindle and the chuck, to remove the chuck. this one doesn't want to come off and i'm afraid to use too much force. is this one different? if so, what do i do to remove the chuck? please email odeaone@cox.net thank you.

PARTS by: TONYA EBLING Do you know where we can find replacement parts for this model? Thank You

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