Search results

I am sure its not as old as many of the sets listed here but I think I can find my parts list for my made in the USA 207 pc. Easy-to-Read Mechanics Tool Set with Impact Sockets purchased in July of 2012 along with a 42 pc. All Purpose Tool Set and 21 pc. Drive Tool Accessory Set if you have any...

Xander, yep you are correct. There is a bearing seat milled deep into the quill and that is where I placed my bearing and then locked it in place with the retaining ring. Also yes, I also used pics to get the rings out. Putting them in is much easier once they are on the spindle, I just use a...

Xander, outstanding question. I do not recall if I used the top or the other retaining ring cut out at the moment. I believe I used the lowest one and that there was a milled bore that the bearing rest in. And you are correct that the bearing sits deep into the quill and it is hard to access the...

Also, the PC-7 is very useful because about an hour after application is dries enough that you can texture it by dabbing it with sand paper to make it look like the rest of the casting. Seriously, watch some videos about PC-7. The stuff is machinable and in my opinion amazing.

that should not affect it working but it does look bad. If you are interested in a cosmetic fix. I have had great results with PC-7 search for some videos of it on youtube. I would fabricate a patch out of aluminum then use PC-7 like bondo to patch it then sand and paint.

I have had amazing success with Citristrip. I have used it several times to strip drill presses. Apply it with a brush, cover in plastic wrap and let it sit overnight. take it off the next day with water and a wire brush or (as I like to do) use a pressure washer. Cheap and very effective, plus...

Nothing yet, I still have quite a bit of other projects I am working on before I get into this one.

congrats on getting the chuck apart. I need to turn notifications on for this thread so I can respond in a more timely manner. I now use an old sleeve that FrankLee sent me but before that i was using a coupler. No idea what size it was, I too the chuck (assembled) to home Depot and walked...

My video goes over the key and how to grab one. They go for around 10.00. Also check out this thread: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/craftsman-drill-press-information-belts-bearings-chucks-keys-etc-1946-1984.489080/ About halfway down on the first page is a ton of info for parts and...

Sounds like you got things sorted out. Nothing to be embarrassed about, you should see how much money I have wasted ordering stuff only to realize its not what I needed. Now, anytime I am working on something new to me, I measure the old bearings regardless of the markings on them. Even if you...

zip ties are a no-go unless they are high temp. Any lead wires that need to be replaced also need to be hi temp. I use Silicone stranded 16 gauge and twin I use is bakers twine. Its high temp and fairly cheap. Once I have everything squared away, I apply a spray on dielectric red insulating...

I ordered some from McMaster Carr for one of my motors and they worked perfectly. Item 9654K819. https://www.mcmaster.com/9654K819/

Lube ports are because it has sleeve bearings rather than ball bearings. I would not recommend opening the motor unless you know what your are doing or are willing to risk damaging the motor. Personally, I would replace the motor with a used Craftsman 115.6962 motor. They are easily found on...

FYI, I have changed the gaskets I am offering in the classifieds. I found that the quill gasket would sometimes sip inside the bottom bore in the head castings then pop below the retaining ring on one of my 150s so I went a size larger and opted for the flat ring (more like a washer) over the...

Hello and welcome to GJ. I am glad you found my YT channel helpful. It looks like everyone here has made several great suggestions. If you want to preserve the paint then avoid simple green. With all the tools and methods I show in videos I intend to strip and repaint all the tools I work on...