Recent content by ProJay

An update on my '49 Craftsman 100. After redoing all the wiring using proper 16 ga machine tool wire, I finally achieved success with the motor. It's been running smooth installed, under load, and for extended periods. I'm calling success on that one. No luck on finding an acceptable table...

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press Thrice warned, I'm not going to ignore that advice. FrankLee, if you have some of those steel-based cylinders about, I'd welcome a price to make that swap. Please PM me.

Hmm. Maybe I'm not quite a purist then. If a later upgrade can be swapped in that fixes a design flaw, I'd lean going that direction. At the moment, I intend to make this my primary machine to replace my old HF press. Do you mean this style?

Hmm, that's a good question. I think I'm probably closer to a purist. If I were completely missing a piece of hardware, I'd be fine with replacing it with something functional, but would probably continue searching until I found the 'right' part. I'm definitely going to give a shot at removing...

Here are some updated photos of my '49 project. Still waiting on wire and tools to attempt getting the motor operating again. However, the DP itself and the vise have been put back into working order. I'm searching for a hub and lock handles that are in better condition along with the missing...

Re: DP#85, Craftsman #2432 Milling Vise Figured out the arcing, which was caused by a centrifugal switch wire that had come loose. After soldering on a lead and reassembly, it operated smooth on the bench. Installed on the press and got about 5 minutes of operation before it shutdown...

Re: DP#85, Craftsman #2432 Milling Vise Well, I have partial success with my ‘49 100. The DP has been reassembled with no issues. The freeze/heat method worked great for the new quill and spindle bearings. Everything went together pretty easily with your instructions, FrankLee. The motor...

Re: DP#85, Craftsman #2432 Milling Vise She's got more than a few issues, but did start up an turn so I think the bones were good. Lots of pitting in the chrome pieces, which I'm not sure I can bring back. Labels are gone, but the stamped numbers were readable. Obviously, missing the...

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Re: DP#85, Craftsman #2432 Milling Vise FrankLee Just last week I finally acquired my first vintage press, a craftsman 100 bench top circa 49/50. It had what appears to be the same machinist vice you recently acquired as well. I can’t post pics until my post count is up, but if you have any...