Need to find a new motor for my Delta drillpress

There are several places to get a replacement motor that will work. Grizzly carries motors. Some are pricey, some not. Also http://www.surpluscenter.com has a good selection of motors. I have bought a few motors from them and I’m going to order another for my under powered Grizzly drill press. Beware, though, they have a lot of neat stuff.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

I tried as well but couldn’t find a motor. Mine died just like yours. I just set it out in the trash and it disappeared during the night. If someone else made it work that is ok with me. I went out and bought another one. At $179 (Lowe’s) these are really designed to be tossed rather than repaired which is why I suspect the motor is hard to find.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Which stinks, I really don’t want to pitch it.

-- I love woodworking. Except sanding, gluing, cutting long stock, finishing, detail work, sawdust, the cost and loss of time. :)

Grainger has motors for most applications at a fair price

-- I'm not slowing down,everythings just going by faster!

If as I suspect, your drill press is powered with a universal type electric motor, repair and replacement is a big problem. Universal motors are not a good choice for stationary power tools. They have brushes, are very noisy, and have a much shorter life than the Induction type motor. Universal motors are not standardized, greatly complicating replacement. Induction motors are standardized by NEMA and virtually any electric motor repair shop can repair or replace the motor.

When shopping for tools, it is a good idea to take the type of motor into strong consideration.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"