Recent content by Dorsey

Thanks FrankLee - You sure know your stuff. I took your advice and found a good used knob on Ebay. It was as simple as replacing the bolt with the knob - the bolt was the correct thread and had not damaged anything. Here is a pic of the dusty DP wondering why I had not started cleaning it up. I...

Clicked on your link and that may be the answer. Is that where the quill gasket goes?

Re: PSA: Check your feed stop bracket I bought my 150 a few years ago and have not cleaned it up although I did put a new cord on it and used it a few times. Your post got me thinking even though it is targeted at early 100s. Please see the pic - Am I missing a snap ring and if so where can...

Re: Craftsman Drill Press 150 (130.24500) If you have access to a MIG tack the hole of a fender washer to the stub, then tack a nut to the fender washer and use a wrench to screw it out. You may even be able to use epoxy if you dont have a MIG if the stub is not in too tight.

I bought this CM 150 a few months ago and am getting ready to start restoration. It is a 103. and is complete and working except I think that the Feed Return Adjustment Knob has been replaced with a bolt. In reading this thread, I see the quoted mention that the knob may have been eliminated...

Hi All - Picked up a 1/2 hp today off CL for $50 and hoping I can get inducted into the club. It works good and is complete except for one eye shield (see attached). Also got the blade sharpener with it. Thanks for all the great info on this thread. Two questions: 1) anyone have the...

I like it a lot. Very creative. Is that a Wilton C3 on top?

This is a great site. I just bought a Prentiss 20 marked New York and want to restore it to use in my home shop. It is rusty but no welds and so far no cracks. I have 2 questions (I am sure there will be more) and was hoping to get some answers from the experts. 1) The swivel pin on my vise...

bd - Great info. Long time lurker getting ready to do some upgrades to a four car detached garage. I am going to go with two, 30 inch, 7 foot tall cabinets with 2 one drawer, 2 door base units and a knee space on one side of them and 2 six drawer base cabinets on the other side. Five wall...