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I ended up taking it apart . I didn't really want to drive the pin out thats right next to the handle . The more I looked at it I thought if I was able to bend the end of the spring out a bit it would fit into the 2 prongs better. The end of the spring was bent (in) the opposite direction and...

Thanks Frank I will check it out now

Thanks Frank for the reply. Any directions to remove and dismantle the hub/pinion/spring assembly? I took a couple more pictures that have better clarity of the knob and the spring. So You might detect any problems . The spring sets flush with the outer gear. Is the spring supposed to stick...

I tried not to pull the knob out so It wouldn't slide out of the spring when turning

I was hoping some one could give me some advice as to why I am unable to adjust spring tension to hold the quill up , with this Tension adjustment. I loosened the tension bolt and turned it a quarter turn counter clock wise but it seems to disengage from the spring. I took a couple pictures of...

Smoke thanks for the tip on owwm.com I will look into it. Very helpful thanks

Thanks for the advice Frank Lee I will try and clean it up and keep the original color with the Grez Off I will check out the pinion screw and see if I can wrap my head around how its supposed to work.

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press Craptain the table is in perfect condition not a mark on it. thanks for Your post !

Here are a few more pictures of the drill press and the band saw for $170.00 The drill press works well . No run out at all. It does need some type of spring to bring the chuck back up when not pushing down. I need to learn allot about this 2 machines any add vice for both of these...

Went to the guys house and bought the Craftsman drill press next to it was a tool all covered in plastic . He asked me if I was interested in a band saw . I said maybe . he uncoverd it and it was a delta band saw . While I was looking at it he said would You give me 170 bucks for both ? I put...

Thats very clear advice. Thanks !

Thank You for Your advice . Asking price is $150.00 . He says its all there and works fine.

Thanks for Your opinion . I don't know much at all about these . Was hoping to get educated on this site about it. Before I make an offer.

Hi I spotted this on Craigs list was thinking of buying it can anyone give me information about this Drill Press . I really don't know anything about this older Craftsman but was thinking if I bought it I could clean it up and it would be a solid tool . Can You still get parts for these. Is...

Hi I want to sheetrock my ceiling . My Joists or 2x6s are about 48 inches apart. I searched around and many suggest strapping the joist with 1x3 on 16 inch centers. I am wondering if I should put another 2x6 in-between the 48 inch span to keep the strapping from flexing ? Or use 2x4s...