05wrangler
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What do you guys think? Unfortunately I don't know the model number but I think it is a 50's, guy says its a half horse motor on it. Wants 75 bucks firm. Assuming it works well, worth it? This is the pick off craigslist.
Looking at buying this craftsman drill press
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classicJackets
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If it works well and there's not much play, $75 is a steal. Woulda been gone in an hour where I am.
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05wrangler
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Says it was listed 8 hrs ago and he still has it. But I can get to it till tomorrow after work
fasteddie313
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I payed 75 for mine with variable speed, works awesome, very smooth and solid, best DP ive ever had, that one looks cosmetically nicer..
Great deal..
Great deal..
jakemac
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$75 is a very good price if it doesn't have the speed reducer. It would be a steal if it included the speed reducer or a vari-slo.
Looks like it has the authentic Craftsman crowntop motor.
That is nice deal at $75. . . . . don't snooze on that one. I'd go get that over lunch hour so you don't get snookered out of deal by someone beating you to the punch !!
That is nice deal at $75. . . . . don't snooze on that one. I'd go get that over lunch hour so you don't get snookered out of deal by someone beating you to the punch !!
Bill Ramsey
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That is nice deal at $75. . . . . don't snooze on that one. I'd go get that over lunch hour so you don't get snookered out of deal by someone beating you to the punch !!
You might want to offer to meet him for breakfast.
Unless your local market sees these regularly, or unless there's something wrong with it, it won't last long at that price.
If that's the power bronze paint, the motor is slightly older than the DP but it's still period-appropriate. The DP is probably late 1950's.
Mark in Indiana
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Based on the picture and assuming that it works, I'd offer an extra 10$ to hold it.
In my area, 75$ is a wholesale price for a working DP.
bubinga
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This should be in your shop by now if it's not.
bubinga
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pay pal him a deposit.
firemanast
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I would be all over that in a heart beat ! I wish it was in my area ! 
A E Numan
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That's a nice looking drill press, I like the bench mount drill press because it places the table at a convenient height. My floor standing 100 is a little bit to low. You should jump on that drill press it looks like it is in good shape for the price! Heres mine with a Vari-Slo .
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pendragon1998
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I would already have it on my bench.
Bill Ramsey
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With a multi-speed attachment, the motor pulley needs the largest pulley on the bottom. FrankLee, you have the master eye for these DP's.
OP, is that thing in your garage yet?
bubinga
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A E Numan
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Yes it is a 100, it lived in a wood shop and was covered for many years. The only thing wrong with it is the original belts have taken a set so they run a little rough. I haven't replaced them.
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05wrangler
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Well she's mine guys. Picked her up tonight
Stuart in MN
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Outside of the one missing knob it looks to be in great condition.
bubinga
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05wrangler
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I'm hoping I can find another knob for it, I don't know if I can in that color
zeet
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Well she's mine guys. Picked her up tonight
WELL DONE, Sir!!
jakemac
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She's a beaut, Clark !
It looks like it's riding a little low on the post.
It looks like it's riding a little low on the post.
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05wrangler
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Thanks guys. It is set a little slow, I havnt had a chance to get it set all up just yet
bubinga
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theres one on e bay off a 150 don't know if it is the same or not, the knob part looks to be, maybe they un screw?
But it's $36.00 shipped. almost 1/2 of what the D/P was.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-m...031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234f679217
But it's $36.00 shipped. almost 1/2 of what the D/P was.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-m...031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234f679217
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bubinga
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set a few blocks and a bottle jack under it, probably best with the table all the way down, or better yet, swung to the side,
then release the lock and raise it,
unless you have a engine crane.
Model A Fan
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What was the method that Craftsman/King Seeley used to get such perfectly spaced and even depth and texture on the machined aluminum? Each piece seems to be so well done that its almost as if a machine did it.
fasteddie313
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That "jeweled" pattern like on rifle bolts is usually done by hand with a drill press, wire brush, and grinding compound..
But alas that pretty piece on the DP is just a thin wrap around purely for cosmetic trim.
But alas that pretty piece on the DP is just a thin wrap around purely for cosmetic trim.
1950mercury
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05wrangler
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Anyone know where I can get the manual for this drill press? I looked on vintagemachinery but can't seem to find one for this model
ndnchf
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Wow - that's a beauty. You ****!
Bill Ramsey
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Red Leader
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Good get. I'm glad it was still there for you. There is this saying in the old arn world - In the time it take you to decide whether or not you should buy an old machine, someone else will have come to the proper conclusion
In other words, the answer is always yes!
In other words, the answer is always yes!
Model A Fan
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I was hoping to find out how King Seeley did it, as theirs is always spaced so well. I know how its done in general, just not how they managed to crank out so many that seem to be so well done. Did they do it by hand?
bubinga
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did you get the knob on e bay, it went for $8.50?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cra...567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43dbccbbd7
