Recent content by Moonshine78

Does anyone have any experience with the Craftsman DP collet chuck (PN 2467)? I ordered one, hoping to do some very light milling, like finishing/squaring off the ends of thin aluminum bars. I've done a good amount of milling work on a bridgeport in the past, so I know this is not a...

So back to my multispeed spindle bearing replacement. I got the replacement bearings and installed them last night. It did not go as smoothly as I had hoped, but it got done. First, I measured the distance from the bearing set to each end of the shaft, then I removed the old bearings with a...

I think there are mushroom switches that would work. McMaster has a large selection (https://www.mcmaster.com/mushroom-switches/) but might find something cheaper elsewhere. Depending on amperage, you might need to use a 120vac coil relay.

Thanks Frank and Hoorn. Hoorn— that is a very good match. I had actually decided on champagne mist after finding some other threads on the topic. It’s great you have an original motor. Frank — I really like your work light solution.

Does anyone have any thoughts on what is the best-looking color scheme if I repaint my old craftsman motor? The machine is gold. I still need to go through the threads to see how to source the motor bearings, but I will try to document my motor rebuild with photos on here once it dig in. Also...

I just took some of the outer plates off. In the base, they wrapped the ground around one of the bottom cover screws. I might drill and tap the mount plate for a proper ground screw. The hot and neutral are twisted, soldered and taped. I prefer wire nuts or a crimped connection but the...

I have located a Mastercraft 500 rotary table about an hour's drive away from me. It appears from photos to be in pretty solid shape. Any thoughts on fair price? Asking is $175. Also, are there standard t-slot clamps that fit it? It does not appear to include any.

Hi Frank, I came across a local ad for this specimen of your dp#79: https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/tls/d/greenbush-mini-craftsman-benchtop-drill/7290002722.html . It is definitely an interesting design. I would guess the idea was to move the motor off the head to reduce weight for the...

Awesome! I am driving out to pick it up this evening. Even more excited about this machine now, and it will be good to get away from that light switch on the side. Also, I like the idea you suggested of a foot switch. Do you go with momentary (hold down continuously while on), or continuous...

I have the 150 drive pulley, but mounted on an aftermarket 1/4hp GE motor. I am hoping to be able to just swap it over.

Thanks Hoorn. I will try and grab it. If it runs ok, I think $50 is reasonable.

So I was poking around for used craftsman motors and came across this on CL: https://worcester.craigslist.org/tls/d/worcester-craftsman-2-hp-motor/7289732730.html It is 1/2 HP, 1750 RPM, but double shaft. Is this something that would work on my 150? Or would I be better of to wait for one of...

I really like the idea of not pulling and installing new bearings if this is a viable option. I already placed an order on Grainger for a pair of shielded NTN 6204s, but I might cancel it, or keep them in a drawer for future use. I keep the lucusoil version of the red #2 grease in my gun...

Ok, so I shot some PB blaster into the bearing that was sluggish. Gave it a few seconds and turned it. It really loosened up and now spins freely and smoothly. Now the question is whether I should go ahead and replace them since it is disassembled, or put it back together and see how it holds...

I don’t think the seller did any refurb, but it’s possible the guy he bought it from did. I have included more pics of the motor. I pulled it off and took a closer look. It actually does have a plate with info. It’s a 1/4 hp. Would have preferred a bit higher but if it handles my tasks, I...