Anyone got a toolkraft 350b drill press?

[meatness]

I started cleaning up my drill press and the spring for the "chuck arbor?" tension flew out. I can't tell if I lost something when it flew out, but I can't seem to get the tension set right without the spring popping and I am afraid I am ruining the spring trying to wind the tension.

If someone has one of these and can take a few pictures of the inside behind the chrome cover I would be very grateful.

 

[meatness]

So I got a hold of a Tool Kraft! Yes they are still around in a sense. They still supply parts for their tools but don't produce the tools anymore, at least this is my understanding. You can only call them from 9 - 6 EST on Wednesday and Thursday.... but they will answer emails fairly regularly.

ToolKraft Parts
P.O. Box 80777
Springfield, MA 01138-0777
p. 413-737-7331
f. 413-737-1526
[email protected]

So since I had a parts supplier I decided it's time to restore this old machine and document it on here to perhaps contribute to a place that has helped me.

As it sits now. Systematically torn down and beginning the cleaning process. Parts are ordered and will hopefully be here soon. New bushings, washers, belt and bearings.


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[Milan]

I know this is a dated post but I just landed a Darra James/ToolKraft 350B. I'm hoping the OP will be around and able to post the completed pics. They would be a great reference.

 

[steveivy]

I have a guy on CL with this tool Kraft 350b. I'm trying to determine the speed/rpm range on it. Anyone know?

The motor is a 1/3 hp westinghouse. But I can't find speed ratios for the pulleys.

 

[ejh131]

As it sits now. Systematically torn down and beginning the cleaning process. Parts are ordered and will hopefully be here soon. New bushings, washers, belt and bearings.

 

[ejh131]

How do you change the belt on a Darra James 350B? I can't seem to get the belt over the spindle pulley.