1946 Craftsman Drill Press
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dirt_dobber
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Don't have an answer for you but welcome to the board. I'[m sure someone will answer soon.
drivesitfar
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Forshee: my guess would be a blue, but your tool your color is sort of the unwritten rule unless you are restoring for somebody else. i have a Walker turner about the vintage that is a satin green that looks pretty decent.
any pictures of your cool drill press?
also WELCOME to the forum
any pictures of your cool drill press?
also WELCOME to the forum
Are you looking for the original color? Lots of resto threads on CM drill presses here. Here's one - check out post #16 for some color schemes others have done:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5165610#post5165610
Also, take a look through the vintage DP thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116677&highlight=drill+press
And here is GJ member Franklee's thread about all things CM drill press model 100/150 related.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480
Welcome to GJ!
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5165610#post5165610
Also, take a look through the vintage DP thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116677&highlight=drill+press
And here is GJ member Franklee's thread about all things CM drill press model 100/150 related.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480
Welcome to GJ!
Cruzan80
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Curious how you came to the 1946 timeframe. To my knowledge, production stopped in general in '43 and was only picked up in '48, IIRC. At least for the catalogs. Would be curious to see a picture. Generally blue is a safe bet for these, I like Krylon Royal Blue as a close match, but colors can vary can to can.
drivesitfar
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jakemac
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During the war, Cman DP's were still available, but sales were restricted due to the war effort. Any DP's that were available (with proof of need) most likely would have been built from stock castings from before the war.
It's possible that the 1946 date came off of the motor's date code.
Without pictures it's hard to tell what the original color or model type this DP would be.
Cruzan80
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I agree that anything produced during the war, to right after, was probably made from existing stock. Not trying to say they didn't make anything, but no new models that I know of (all were designed pre-war).
When I typed in 1946 craftsman drill press, it sent me to some links for the "80" series from 1949, even though some are claiming it was made in '46. So maybe that is what the OP has?
When I typed in 1946 craftsman drill press, it sent me to some links for the "80" series from 1949, even though some are claiming it was made in '46. So maybe that is what the OP has?
Not sure where I came up with that date. Have had this drill press for about 30 some years. Pretty good shape. Just cleaned it all up and painted it. Model 103.23640 floor model. Have a pic of it on phone but not sure I'm smart enough to get it on this forum. ha ha.
jakemac
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The 103 prefix on the model number means that the DP was made by King-Sealey and could be a model 80 or 100. The date would likely be 1948 or later. The original color would likely be a medium to dark industrial gray.
Came up with 1946 from a reprint of original owners manual for that model #. Was looking at it today. Has 1946 on it but may be the printing date. Guess it doesn't matter what year it is. It's old. Not sure about what the height is. I'll measure it next time I'm in shop. Had this DP forever not sure why I'm so interested now. Old age setting in. Retired now and have time.
