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    Craftsman Drill Press

    Much obliged, Frank
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    Is this Craftsman 12.5" DP Taper salvageable

    Thanks Cleave... interesting idea. Unfortunately I have space for only one DP, so it will need to do everything ;-)
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    Is this Craftsman 12.5" DP Taper salvageable

    I removed the collar as part of my dismantling. It is there… thanks. Mike
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    Is this Craftsman 12.5" DP Taper salvageable

    Thanks Fellas.... much obliged. I found a NOS quill on eBay this morning and it is on the way. Y'all are great. Mike
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    Is this Craftsman 12.5" DP Taper salvageable

    Howdy Folks... first time posting. I am mostly a lurker. I am restoring a Craftsman Industrial DP (circa 1971), and the chuck fought me all the way but I eventually got it off and the 33 taper on the spindle looks like it spun sometime in its life. The chuck's taper looks OK so it must have...
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    Help date-ing new to me Body Hammers

    This looks like a 1994 "4" so one hammer dated. thanks for the tip on the date codes.
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    Help date-ing new to me Body Hammers

    Scratch that dumb response... a quick google check found the chart. There is a symbol after USA on the head, but I can't read it on the photo... will check when I get home tonight. Much obliged...
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    Help date-ing new to me Body Hammers

    Oh Cool... where would I look for that? I don't recall there being any more script on the other side.
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    Help date-ing new to me Body Hammers

    Greetings... Recently purchased several body hammers from an old hot rodder, who claimed to have purchased them from a retiring body man 40 years ago. He cleaned them up and dang... they looked good and I couldn't resist. I realize there are a few of you who are expert and I'd love help...
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