Old Craftsman Drill Press

[Burning]

Hello,

Long time lurker here. I've been browsing the threads for around 6 months while i slowly piece together a workshop while i'm in college. I picked up an 1970's Delta Rockwell 37-220 a couple months ago and during the restoration process i have noticed that i like the whole bringing back to life thing. So i put an alert on a Craigslist searching app and after a couple weeks of hunting i have pulled the trigger on a early model craftsman bench drill press.

Its in rougher shape that i thought, and i only picked it up for $60 bucks. What i know about the piece is that it has a Jacobs Chuck, has the original motor that does not run and thats about it. The model plate is missing off the stand so i do not know what specific model this is...if anyone can help with that it would be much appreciated.

I do know that ill need a new pulley for the motor side, as the top groove is broken off.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Craftsman 101.03622
Very similar to the Atlas 62, 63, 64, 72, 73, & 74 drill presses.
The springs on the motor mount are not stock, but an interesting ad-on.

 

[nine4gmc]

Hey Burning, I just picked up a Delta 37-220 as well, I started a "show your Delta" thread, be sure to post it there if you get a chance!

 

[Burning]

Craftsman 101.03622
Very similar to the Atlas 62, 63, 64, 72, 73, & 74 drill presses.
The springs on the motor mount are not stock, but an interesting ad-on.

Sweet! I thought that was it but didnt want to assume anything especially with the model plate missing. Now i need to hunt a new pulley for the motor along with some other misc items i notice are missing. More importantly i need to figure out whats wrong with the motor.

Hey Burning, I just picked up a Delta 37-220 as well, I started a "show your Delta" thread, be sure to post it there if you get a chance!

Awsome! Right now mine is completely disassembled waiting on my tables, and base to get back from sandblasting. Mine was in pretty bad shape, did a vinegar bath for 3 days and most of the rust just wiped right off the cutter-head, and other misc. parts..

 

[Burning]

Craftsman 101.03622
Very similar to the Atlas 62, 63, 64, 72, 73, & 74 drill presses.
The springs on the motor mount are not stock, but an interesting ad-on.

Do you know if the depth gauges are interchangeable throughout these models? I want one, and found one on eBay for a Atlas 73.


Also today I hooked up a power cord I bought from Home Depot praying that maybe the motor does work. Plugged it in and what would ya know runs smooth and quiet. Tempted to just strip the case and paint it, don't know if I should tear into the case much. Also quick question for you guys, can I use an aftermarket stepper pulley for the motor since my top stepper is completely broken off.

 

[jakemac]

A generic step pulley for the motor is fine as long as it matches the size of the step pulley on the spindle.
Spindle pulleys are harder to find because they are splined to fit the spindle.

 

[jywilli69]

Very cool drill press.

 

[Burning]

A generic step pulley for the motor is fine as long as it matches the size of the step pulley on the spindle.
Spindle pulleys are harder to find because they are splined to fit the spindle.

This is my first drill press so can you direct me to where or how I can determine the size of the step pulley?

Very cool drill press.

Thanks. I haven't decided if I want to completely tear it down or not. I want to hook the motor up and see how well the spindle turns. If it's loud or not smooth I may do a complete tear down.

 

[jakemac]

This is my first drill press so can you direct me to where or how I can determine the size of the step pulley?

Measure the dia. of the large step on the pulley, the dia. of the small step on the pulley, measure the height of the pulley. Match the number of steps (4 or 5 IIRC) and the size of the arbor on the motor (1/2" or 5/8").

You should be able to find a match at McMaster-Carr, Grainger, Zoro, or any other industrial supply catalog. You might even get lucky and find an original on eBay.

Keep us informed of your progress. For sentimental reasons, this is my favorite model and I'd love to see the ol' gal back in service again.

 

[jakemac]

Here's a recent thread about wiring the motor to the switch on the DP that you might want to check out. Same model.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352740&highlight=03622

 

[jywilli69]

This is my first drill press so can you direct me to where or how I can determine the size of the step pulley?



Thanks. I haven't decided if I want to completely tear it down or not. I want to hook the motor up and see how well the spindle turns. If it's loud or not smooth I may do a complete tear down.

I would do a complete tear down and replace the bearings and clean it up. I would leave the paint alone myself. I would put a four step pulley on it. I would also post it on OWWM.org site. A lot of knowledgeable folks over there that are helpful. Plus another good site to find parts if needed.

 

[bmw57isetta]

Burning:

I've bought two of these four-step pulleys off of Amazon for a couple of vintage drill press restos. DP's tend to be top-heavy and the two I've gotten, both smaller benchtop models, were knocked over out of carelessness and had the motor pulleys broken in one way or another. The pulleys come with a sleeve and set screw which will allow you to use it on either a 3/8" or 1/2" motor shaft. Works like a champ.

 

[Burning]

Measure the dia. of the large step on the pulley, the dia. of the small step on the pulley, measure the height of the pulley. Match the number of steps (4 or 5 IIRC) and the size of the arbor on the motor (1/2" or 5/8").

You should be able to find a match at McMaster-Carr, Grainger, Zoro, or any other industrial supply catalog. You might even get lucky and find an original on eBay.

Keep us informed of your progress. For sentimental reasons, this is my favorite model and I'd love to see the ol' gal back in service again.

Thanks! Yeah I'm eager to see what it will do. Never had a drill press and always had a project or two that required precise holes or plumbness that is otherwise hard to get via corded or cordless drill.

Here's a recent thread about wiring the motor to the switch on the DP that you might want to check out. Same model.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352740&highlight=03622

Hmm interesting. I do have a wire that is coming from the head of the DP that was cut off. It has a black (live) and white (neutral) wore coming out of that. I am not an electrical guy so these things may seem easy to you guys but confusing for me. Maybe it's time for me to brush up on my electrical knowledge.

I would do a complete tear down and replace the bearings and clean it up. I would leave the paint alone myself. I would put a four step pulley on it. I would also post it on OWWM.org site. A lot of knowledgeable folks over there that are helpful. Plus another good site to find parts if needed.

Thank you I will check them out over there. I want to tear this down so bad but my girlfriend isn't too keen on the idea especially since I have the jointer in pieces on our dining room table (oops).

Burning:

I've bought two of these four-step pulleys off of Amazon for a couple of vintage drill press restos. DP's tend to be top-heavy and the two I've gotten, both smaller benchtop models, were knocked over out of carelessness and had the motor pulleys broken in one way or another. The pulleys come with a sleeve and set screw which will allow you to use it on either a 3/8" or 1/2" motor shaft. Works like a champ.

Nice! I'll check them out thank you for the pic!

 

[tool_scrounge]

Do you know if the depth gauges are interchangeable throughout these models? I want one, and found one on eBay for a Atlas 73.


Also today I hooked up a power cord I bought from Home Depot praying that maybe the motor does work. Plugged it in and what would ya know runs smooth and quiet. Tempted to just strip the case and paint it, don't know if I should tear into the case much. Also quick question for you guys, can I use an aftermarket stepper pulley for the motor since my top stepper is completely broken off.

The Atlas 73 drill press depth stop clamps to the spindle. The Craftsman's I h have seen use a bracket with two screws that attach to the spindle. Check and see if there are two screw holes on the side of your spindle near the bottom. Technically, the clamp on version is more sturdy IMHO.

 

[Burning]

The Atlas 73 drill press depth stop clamps to the spindle. The Craftsman's I h have seen use a bracket with two screws that attach to the spindle. Check and see if there are two screw holes on the side of your spindle near the bottom. Technically, the clamp on version is more sturdy IMHO.

There is two screws in the bottom of the spindle, still in the spindle actually. Couldnt i always just use the clamp type and just remove the screws from the original craftsmen depth gauge?