Recent content by f18shack

Yeah, true, a table lift would have been really nice. That said, the table isn't that terribly heavy, and with a better polish on the column it should move easier.

Here's mine, a fresh CL find with original paint. It's a 15" Craftsman 101.03662 floor model, built circa 1938-1941.

Yeah, I might, especially if it fixes the poor mounting location. I tried flipping the engine bracket today, but it didn't work out. The motor pulley is real tight to the motor, and the engine mount on the new motor results in the motor sitting too low. Only the top two pulley rings could...

I read somewhere that the wing type full pulley cover was an $3 option, so some floor models came with the front only cover like mine. The catalog was trying to sell the full covers apparently!

I'll try out flipping the mount. The rear belt is definitely too long and needs replacing. 1937, huh? That's even cooler.

I've been lurking here doing research whenever an interesting drill press showed up on Craigslist. This one popped up on Saturday and I jumped on it. It's a Craftsman (Atlas) 101.03662, 15" floor model, and most likely a 1941 based on the design and the oval switch plate. The optional slow...