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Hello Folks, I have a nice GE 1/2 HP motor that a forward/reverse drum switch on it. I'm repurposing the motor and removed the switch. I have some questions about the power cord hook up. I'm guessing here and ask someone to confirm: The black wire from inside the motor should connect to the top...

Good morning, I have what appears to be a nice GE 1/2 HP, 1725 RPM motor, but it only buzzes when plugged in. No mechanical issues I can see so I believe the starter capacitor is shot. The capacitor has - best I can read - 582871OAB1 - marked on it. No luck looking up this number. So how can I...

Hello Folks, I have a very nice Atlas/Craftsman Drill Press Table lift which unfortunately, had one broken Zamac gear - the one in the gear box. The gear on the crank handle was OK. This table lift project was on the shelf for awhile but I was crawling though some old threads and I saw that...

Hey All, I came across this old Kennedy Kits tool chest at a yard sale for $10 , couldn't pass it by. Its an old one with brass tone pulls and corner braces along with a nice leather handle. Can anyone give me an approximate date for this one? Are these older boxes desirable? Thanks

Hey Folks, I have two small 1/3 HP 1725 RPM 1 PH motors that I need to use for projects. There was no plug wired for either nor any wiring diagram. I'm wondering how to wire a plug, Both have three terminals. On one they are labeled T1, T2, T3, on the other it looks like 2, 1, 7. How should I be...

Hey Folks, I came across this DP locally and it was too reasonable to pass by especially since it had the MSA. I need some help IDing though since the front belt cover is casted as Craftsman but it has the Dunlap badge on the side. It's a 12 3/4" DP, 2 1/4" column. Crusty tag on the base stamped...

Hello All, I have another request for help in adding a power cord to a nice electric motor. This AJAX motor fortunately has a wiring schematic but the wires as current attached to the motor don't seem to jive with the schematic. I need help deciphering this and determine where to attach the...

Hey Folks, I'm looking to use an old electric motor for a small drill press I'm putting together. I don't know squat about electric motor wiring so looking for some help. With a test cord, I'm not getting any response from the two round terminals labeled 1 & 2, but the motor spins using the...

Hi, I'll be picking up a Craftsman 101.28990 12" metal lathe. It's really heavy and I'll need to remove the lathe from the table base in order to move it. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to remove the lathe from the base for one of these models? Thanks for your help. - Jim

I have some vintage Craftsman tools I am mounting on the period tool stands. I have the stand rails, but am missing some of the u-shaped clips that go on the bottom. Has anyone have a source for these clips? I couldn't find them at Sears parts. Thanks.

I was looking for a vintage wet grinder and as always, I found one and next day another. First was the Boice-Crane, then a Craftsman 109.6620 Double A 1401 Gear Reduction Wet Grinder. I'm looking for a pub reprint for this tye wet grinder. Nothing on VM under Craftsman or Double A. That's...

I came across this cool old Boice Crane Friction-Matic Wet Tool Grinder. The PO put a large 10" pulley on it and I'd like to put an original size pulley on it. I can't find any literature that says what size the pulley on the grinder is. Does anyone have one of these and can let me know? Would...

I cam upon a Atlas Universal Compound Vise at an estate sale last weekend. I was surprised I found it after all the traffic but it was buried. Lucky me, I was looking for a vintage one for a while for my DP. It was $10 and not missing any parts. I've cleaned it and getting ready to re-assemble...

Hey, I finished cleaning and putting a Craftsman horizontal band saw back together. It came with this old motor. I put a temporary cord on the motor and surprisingly it ran quiet and smooth. Not clear if I'm going to use it but what kind of motor is it? No tags or ID on it, the ID plate is long...

I was picking up a Craftsman 150 table top drill press to re-do and the guy asked me if I was interested in a old Craftsman band saw. I already have one, but this one had a slo-speed adapter on it. I was thinking of setting up my band saw for cutting soft metals so for $40 I figured another one...

I was looking for a vintage wet grinder for sharpening some chisels etc., and found this one. No markings, had a spigot for the water reservoir, drain hole on the bottom for bucket or whatever. Cast aluminum body. PO thought it might have been used by a dentist. I have no idea but couldn't find...

I picked up a nice old Craftsman Band Saw with a Craftsman stand for next to nothing. On the stand was attached a POWR-PANL. I didn't try it but I was wondering if anyone has modified these POWR-PANL's for modern 3-prong receptacles. Thanks

I posted this over in the Vise thread but no responses - I must have stumped the experts... I came across a interesting drill press vise I've never seen before. It's brass tagged "The Producto Machine Co" Bridgeport ct. It has a unusual design - there is only about 3/4" movement of the screw...

I picked up this Hartmann 4 1/2" Vise yesterday from CL, it was too close and too cheap to pass by. I liked it because it's unusual and kinda cool. It's bigger than I thought it would be. It works, when you pull the lever it tightens up but if you let go of the lever, it loosens. It should hold...

I have this Craftsman 1/2 HP motor I'm putting on a Craftsman DP I'm working on. It's a mod 266.23450 code 5613. Says it's variable speed, reversible. I also have the optional remote control. Seems like a nice fit for my vintage DP. Bearings seem OK but has anyone every cracked one of these...