Recent content by T.K.B.

What happened? I lot of the photos are missing. Where is the awesome first post with the links?

Re: Custom Drill Press Lamp I like it. I am ordering parts today.

When checking run-out, what is the method. If you chucked a 1/2" drill rod, how would you check. Close to the chuck, 6" from the chuck? Quill up, quill down? Should it be the same run-out for all of these? Would you use a plunger or lever dial indicator?

I would eliminate the cobbled switch and use an inline foot switch.

Does anyone use their DP with two tables on the column?

I have noticed the drill table on my drill press has two slots that are not in line with the spindle. I noticed these holes on several other DPs brands from the period. What were these holes originally intended for?

The cut away will help me when I tear down my DP this summer. Thanks FrankLee

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press Awesome DP. Love the hammertone paint.

I came across this when I was looking through the old Craftsman catalogs. Has anyone seen it and is it available?

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press My motor says D2 50. So do you think that the motor 1950 and the DP is a 1951 Model?

It looks like the same model as mine. Does it have the speckled paint? Frank, what year would you say my DP is? I am guessing 1948, but I may not always be right, but never wrong.

I like that the Craftsman has a chuck that is not just connected with the taper. Safer to use for light milling.

Here is my DP#1 that I am going to refurbish and keep. I think it is all original. I am not sure but I think is about 1948. Not bad for $150.00 I also got this box of parts that were included. I got these new parts to add to the DP. The paint is a...

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=7270&pictureid=100608

This will be post #5 so I can post pictures.