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Hello again folks, Still working on my dp here and finally got the chuck off the shaft. See the photo on my makeshift method! Have a question at this point in the overhaul. 1. Just what color is this gray considered now days? I see a rustoleum machine gray is popular. Is that gloss, flat, dark...

Thanks for the quick response Frank! Yes, it’s in good shape since it’s always been in our family along with the Craftsman Band Saw and Sabre Saw. Both floor models. I only disassembled it to clean and re-lube it. All I’m missing is the collar and that big flat gasket (18417) that was laying on...

Hi all, Still working on the subject dp and have a few questions. Got it all disassembled for cleaning and found a few things: 1. Part no. 18428, Thrust Collar doesn’t seem to be there. I see threads but no collar? Should it be there? Actually, I never remember it being there. Is there one...

Thanks Frank, I’ll try that. I wanted to tell you that I went to the area of this site that has all the old Craftsman tool catalogs by year. I saw this drill press for about $69.00 or so and it looks like that “gap” is there so I don’t know what the deal is. The year I looked at was 1949 or 50...

Thanks Frank, I’ll try that. I wanted to tell you that I went to the area of this site that has all the old Craftsman tool catalogs by year. I saw this drill press for about $69.00 or so and it looks like that “gap” is there so I don’t know what the deal is. The year I looked at was 1949 or 50...

Thanks Mayer, Not sure where the “build thread” option is located. I tried to find a “go to your posts” option, like the Antique Radio site has. Ken

Thanks Mayer, Not sure where the “build thread” option is located. I tried to find a “go to your posts” option, like the Antique Radio site has. Ken

Thanks Frank, Let me ask you about that gap. What do I need to do to correct that? As I run it up and down, the noise is about the same. The last time this ran was probably 1999 and I don’t remember if that gap was there then but it was completely quiet then. Loosening the belt quite a bit...

Thanks for the above great tips. Hopefully, I’ll be ok when I get it disassembled. People talking about “pressing” on the new bearings has me somewhat concerned! Will see what happens...... Thanks again.....Ken. Here in South Jersey

Thanks, I’ve seen that site before and the three bearings. Don’t know which I need? I’m still not sure which drill press this is other than 103.23640? Distance from the pole to the center of the chuck is 6.75in and the handle diameter is .50in. Still looking for the correct replacement...

Hello all, Have the subject drill press that I began work on. Mainly clean up so far. Has a light grinding noise while running. I figure the bearings need replacing. Motor ok. Looks like it’s no newer that 1950, from what I’ve read, since the “panel” uses 6/32 screws and not rivets. Feed handle...

Thanks Frank, Yes, that’s the issue, getting the rod in there with the little metal disks and the fiber one with that spring behind them!! Good tip on the sharpie. I’ll have to buy one! Motor says 1829509 Looking at various web sites, it seems to be around 1955 per that model #103.23640. I was...

Hi Maui, Thanks Maui, that’s the manual I downloaded yesterday that I mention above. The single, two ended, handle shaft is perfectly smooth on both ends. Two small metal disks and a fiber disk of the same size came out of the hole as well! I just managed to get it back in the hole but can’t...

Hello all, First post after finding this site, looks like a great resource! Thanks for making it available. I have a Sears 103.23.23640. Serial No. 22214-103 which was purchased new by my grandfather, my mother’s father. Has the original motor which I’ll have reworked. My sister still lives in...