1950's Craftsman drill press (variable speed conversion, 3rd pulley) San Jose,CA

[tool_scrounge]

I saw this on ebay this morning in the San Jose, CA area.

50's vintage craftsman drill press with variable speed industrial DC motor and controller. It also appears to have a third pulley installed on the column for low speed operation for drilling metal. If it is in good shape it is a bad rig for $110 obo

Being able to turn a knob and vary the speed as required is pretty nice.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130828188632

 

[Boyd]

If this were within 100 miles of me I'd have already bought it!

 

[AAC1992]

whats this usually worth? i live in san jose and could use this in my shop

 

[87Pomona]

whats this usually worth? i live in san jose and could use this in my shop

The price thats listed, plus some more.

Not many of these 3 pulley old craftsman drill presses pop up.

 

[gatewaysysop]

whats this usually worth? i live in san jose and could use this in my shop

The third pulley is worth more alone than he's asking for the entire press. I've never seen one go for less than $100, mine cost me considerably more. If I was local, it would be sitting in my garage right now.