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Ok, need to get my drill press running this morning before Turkey day starts. It's just after 7:00 am pst and only have 2 hours to get my work done. My wiring question: I have the following wires to connect - which wire goes to which wire? From the motor : 1 white wire and 1 black wire...

Ok, need to get my drill press running this morning before Turkey day starts. It's just after 7:00 am pst and only have 2 hours to get my work done - need my press running. My wiring question: Ihave the following wires to connect which wire goes to which wire? From the motor : 1 white wire...

I am in the process of restoring a older cast iron Craftsman Electric Motors from the early a 1950's and thought I would post a photo of what's inside. Will post pictures when project is completed - going to try step up the paint job for these motors. Is going to be used on an older 12"...

I am looking at some used motors, and found a nice motor except it has a 1/2 shaft and my pulley is 5/8 - getting a new pulley is not an option, because a matching one is no longer available. Is it possible to retro fit a 5/8 pulley on a 1/2" motor shaft without compromising the machine.

The last item I need to complete for my drill press restore is getting the pulley on the motor. I have a 5/8 shaft motor with a key and the pulley to match. Pulley is very tight, do not want to force anything yet. Is this normal and - if so- what is the best way to press the pulley on the motor ?

I been thinking about buying a Milwaukee M12 Multitool - I currently have a few M12 tools and batteries so it is just the cost for the tool, my hesitation is "are these really useful tools". Any opinions would be appreciated.

I been thinking about buying a Milwaukee M12 Multitool - I currently have a few M12 tools and batteries so it is just the cost for the tool, my hesitation is "are these really useful tools". Any opinions would be appreciated.

I have been looking for a new project and was considering restoring a Craftsman 8", 9" or 10" Craftsman Table Saw from the 1950's, like the look of that era of power tools, but have seen a couple of 9" saws and was not that impressed. Am I missing something - are these table saws worth the...

Need help on how to wire my drill press using a toggle switch. This is where I'm at - I have a power cord going from the motor to the switch box (1 green wire, 1 black wire, 1 white wire) I have a power cord with a plug exiting from the switch box (1 green wire, 1 black wire, 1 white...

Has anyone used one of these Craftsman Bandsaw Speed reducers - if so, what's your opinion? I am in the process of restoring a vintage Craftsman Bandsaw and would like to know if it is worth while to retro-fit one of these units.

I am lookng to buy a 1979 Powermatic 1150A VS Drill Press (Benchtop / stand). Have no idea what it is worth. Runs well, between fair and good cosmetically, no missing pieces or dents, paint is old, but should clean up well - metal parts are all good condition. Any thoughts - I looked on the...

I am lookng to buy a 1979 Powermatic 1150A VS Drill Press (Benchtop / stand). Have no idea what it is worth. Runs well, between fair and good cosmetically, no missing pieces or dents, paint is old, but should clean up well - metal parts are all good condition. Any thoughts - I looked on the...

I just picked up a Craftsman 3/4 hp Heavy Duty Mill Type Motor (part no 115.6891). I have never seen a 3/4 hp electric motor this big or heavy. What was the purpose of this motor? And would it be a good choice for a band saw? See this link for picture (not my actual motor, but is the same...

I am weekender and need a Dial Gauge for the box. What is the minimum I can spend and still have an accurate gauge?

Get while you can http://www.sears.com/craftsman-41inch-wide-11-drawer-ball-bearing-griplatch-reg/p-00910600000P?lid=Product_Rec_2&rioptype=SC&sid=IOx20140305SRSDYNBAUACTM01850037007501430161&eml=86359580&ruid=2002388 Good luck :thumbup:

Why does the advertisement for the Taptalk Community Reader App show at the top of every page and every photo I expand - it is very irritating :rant:

I am wondering if anyone has posted a well organized conversion table for socket/wrench sizes from inch to metric or metric to inch. I am looking for a table I can keep handy to tell me what the closest size inch socket to a metric socket or vis-a-vis? For those times I just don't have the...

Newbie to this forum and it has quickly become my favorite forum to read during the day - great information from lots of experienced hands. I am in the process of updating my sockets. I recently sent back a large set of Craftsman USA easy read sockets, because I could not get past how poor the...