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Nice rebuild. Just picked up this same model and was wondering if anyone knows what would bolt on the machined area on the rear table casting? No reference to this in the manual.

Having two is nice. I have the same issue with a small shop but considering keeping both? Rescued an old DP from a barn for $20 and now restored with new bearings, paint, belt etc. Has minimal runout on the spindle but old chuck does add some wobble. The other has a slightly bent spindle with...

DC motors are expensive to buy but often free in treadmills that are being scrapped. Bolt on a $25 scr controller (or use the control board in the treadmill) and you’ll have variable speed. Just completed my drill press conversion and can get down to 150 rpm.

I’m in need of new Spindle for the 13” craftsman drill press. yours looks like a different model though

This an old post but thought I would offer my recent experience. I recently replaced the AC motor on my craftsman 13” with a treadmill dc motor. Had to add a box on the side for new electronics but now is variable speed with great torque even at low speed….lowest is 150 rpm