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I don’t know yet since I’m just getting my workshop up and running. I’m just a part time diyer so I doubt I’ll be going through many. It also came with a few wheels and a wire wheel but they’re used. I’ll take your advice and keep the Baldor

I fully restored a block grinder to use. Friday I saw a great deal on a Baldor grinder that was too good to turn down. $40 for a 712 from 1978 with a stand. I used it and it’s smooth and runs quieter than the Block grinder. I’m debating which one to make my primary one after restoring the...

Glad I didn’t turn his offer down.

So check this out. Went to buy another craftsman 113 bench grinder to restore since the price was only $50 though it needs mad work and the guy says he’ll throw in a band saw as a 2 for 1 deal. I don’t have a band saw so I say sure. He says it’s in rough shape but worked the last time he used it...

Hey Matt. Here are the labels off of my 2 block grinders and drill press. Let me know if you can make them. Thanks

I thought it looked like it had been used heavily but I see the abuse you mentioned. Thanks for the further insight. The search for a big vise continues.

Hey guys. Just wanted some advice on this Reed vise and if it’s worth the price and effort to restore. The owner says it’s 1950’s vintage, 6” jaws. I can’t see it in person until about the middle of this week. Thanks as always

Just joined up. Gonna look for the manual in a few.

Did just that. Ended up getting it for $60. Doesn’t have a key for the chuck but I’m sure that can be easily sourced. It ran smooth and has 5 speeds. I’m gonna have to find out the speeds and place it on a card. I was able to make out the serial number and it dates to 1977. It feels solid and is...

That looks awesome. I don’t know if I’ll be able to find a serial number on it with the tag so beat up. I was gonna try to date it by seeing another press of theirs that uses a similar on off switch in lieu of the button like yours

Thanks for the advice. If it runs as smooth as he says I’ll go ahead and get it. I’ll go ahead and join that site as well.

It also has a new belt. $75 asking price

What do you guys think about this drill press? I looked through some other threads but couldn’t find any info on a press that looked like this one. The name plate is missing most of the pertinent info other than the name. Thanks in advance

Real question is is the standing drill press a better built craftsman press compared to the bench press that was made in Taiwan at what looks like 1984.

I’m not doing any major builds. The first thing I’m drilling is holes in an exhaust for the O2 sensors. It’s stainless steel but I think it’ll suffice. Space is a little tight but I could’ve fit the standing press in the garage. I’ll also be doing a few wood projects but mainly steel.

What’re the thoughts on these 2 drill presses? I have the opportunity to get them both but I picked the bench top one over the 15 1/2 but can still get the standing one as well. The standing DP doesn’t have a crank to move the platform up and down. It does come with a nice vise. The bench top...

Duly noted. I’ll make sure to go over them with a fine tooth comb for damage or prior repairs.

Thanks for the stellar advice. My eyes are always looking. I’m hoping to come across a a big 6” vise someday.

I’m not really worried about the paint job. I’m gonna fully restore them and paint them to my liking anyway. Thanks for letting me know the prices in your area.