Craftsman Pedestal-Type Power Tool Stands

[FrankLee]

What spraypaint colors have you found that most closely resemble the original for these three? I have one soaking in Simple Green now. I’m going to paint one black but another grey.

And has it been determined which color is period correct for approximately which years?

For the early WWII to 1956 blue-gray, Krylon Matte Dark Pearl is an excellent match. Check this post:

Craftsman Drill Press

@Outlawmws I'll let Frank speak for himself, I know he's had a couple vari-slo's as I have had, both solid bar and I-beam type models. The kindest word I can come up with for the vari-slo is finicky. Others may have better experiences, but the MSA is so much more practical and low maintenance. I...

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For the 1957 to early '60s Power Bronze, Rustoleum Champagne Mist is not bad, but I'm not fond of the gloss finish though. I have top coated RCM with Rustoleum Dead Flat Clear a couple times.

11b30b4's Craftsman 103.24521 15.5" Drill Press (King Seeley 150) Rebuild

I purchased this 1958-1964 Craftsman King Seeley (150) 15.5” Bench Top Drill Press to document the rebuild process I use. Before After I made a 14-part YouTube Series showing everything including disassembly, cleaning, de-rusting, polishing, replacing bearings, striping, priming...

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Rustoleum Hammered Gold has also been used. It may be slightly darker though.

11b30b4’s Craftsman 103.23070 (100 series) 9” x 30” Wood Lathe

Back in October 2021 I purchased a Craftsman 113.23802C 12” x 37” Wood Lathe off FBMP. I did not really want the lathe and only purchased it because the previous owner had the pedestal stand with it. This lathe was never mounted to this stand and I actually did have a need for wood lathe...

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For the later dark gray, I dunno.
I painted this with Rustoleum High Performance Wheel Spray Paint Metallic Graphite. It was OK, but not too close to the Craftsman . darker gray

 

[Tom Graham]

@FrankLee , Thanks for the two color recommendations.

I’ve just checked the dates of manufacture on my three Craftsman block bench grinders and they are 1965, 1967 and 1975. (I knew that none were pre-block Power Bronze.) So, it appears that all three grinder pedestal stands will be finished in “I dunno” dark gray.

I haven’t decided yet whether to match the dark gray used on the grinder — or to contrast with it.

Personally, I like the looks of the minimalist grinder stands, but for safety sake, will be anchoring the base in some substantial way. (Likely a thick circular steel drop (as soon as I source it.))

Finally, if anyone thinks we should add the casting numbers from the base and top plates to the inventory spreadsheet, it would be very easy for me to check and contribute the three that I just obtained.

 

[Leviton]

There is an "interesting" discussion on the WW Machines site regarding the use of ball casters on the grinder stands.

I'd like to check that out. What is the "WW Machines site"?

 

[RTM]

I'd like to check that out. What is the "WW Machines site"?

I’m guessing OWWM. Maybe here?

Obscure craftsman pedestal stand roller question - Page 2 - Old Woodworking Machines

 

[CKS1955]

That’s the correct link.

Jay

 

[Stoney Burk]

Howdy,

This has been an incredibly helpful thread, but I've come across a couple of pedestal stands with casting numbers that don't match the above list on eBay.

One is a table saw stand (unsure if 8" or 10") with a bracket casting number of 35248-103, and the other appears to be a pedestal stand unique to the Craftsman "40" model 4-3/8 jointer with a bracket casting number of 35244-103. Anyone have any more information on these?

I just got a stand that I believe is for a 4 3/8 jointer. 35244-103. I found a 4 3/8 inch jointer in a 1959 catalog that matches the Mounting dimensions 5 3/8 x 25 13/16 inches. Can't seem to find the catalog number for the pedestal in the catalog. Curious if I'm correct about this or if I'm totally off base.

 

[Stoney Burk]

I just got a stand that I believe is for a 4 3/8 jointer. 35244-103. I found a 4 3/8 inch jointer in a 1959 catalog that matches the Mounting dimensions 5 3/8 x 25 13/16 inches. Can't seem to find the catalog number for the pedestal in the catalog. Curious if I'm correct about this or if I'm totally off base.

Adding one more photo.

 

[CKS1955]

Here’s the information for the above jointer pedestal.

Jay