Broke Drill Press Base

[brokenknee]

I moved about 4 months ago, just got the last load out of the storage locker at old location. I had my 15" craftsman drill press in the back of the U-haul. I hit a bump and heard something in the back of the truck. I thought that can't be good.

Turns out the base on my drill press broke. I did have it tied off so it did not fall over, the base just broke. I went on line to craftsman site only to find out the base is no longer available. Checked fleebay without any luck. I would prefer not to have to fabricate a new base, but that is looking like the only option.

Model # 113.213850.

 

[454ragtop]

That's the std Asian design drill press base column mount arrangement, easily id'ed by the that collar at the bottom to lengthen the post. I'll bet you can find a cheap import to donate its base on CL. Worst case might have to drill new holes, or fab a simple adapter plate.

 

[IowaDon]

There are over 100 listings for "drill press base" on eBay right now. If you can't find the right one currently, I'd bet if you are patient and diligent you'll find the right one.

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[Packard V8]

There should be an entire Chicom DP for sale on your local craigslist for less than the eBay cost of a base plus shipping.

Maybe it's a hint to consider upgrading to a good old arn USA DP. Guarantee none of their bases would break from hitting a bump in the road.

jack vines

 

[Toothaker]

A Google search of "Model # 113.213850" indicates this drill press was made in the USA and was introduced in 1984. When did Craftsman send drill press manufacturing overseas?

 

[Packard V8]

A Google search of "Model # 113.213850" indicates this drill press was made in the USA and was introduced in 1984. When did Craftsman send drill press manufacturing overseas?

I just looked at one a neighbor has and it's clearly "Made in Taiwan". Let's hear from the OP as to what his says on the COO.

jack vines

 

[shawhite]

I have to agree it looks very importish based on the column and base. Not to say it's bad or not worth fixing. I think everyone is just implying there are plenty of these same style imports on Craigslist and eBay for dirt cheap and the OP should be able to find a replacement.

 

[straightcut]

Considering the OP's rural location, CL may be of limited use unless he's ready for a road trip.

 

[brokenknee]

It was made in Taiwan, I purchased it new in the early 90s. It is a floor mount.

I need to update my location. I moved to Sturgeon Lake MN which is about an hour south of Duluth and a hour and a half from the twin cities. We moved so we could be closer to the kids/grand-kids. One lives in Cloquet and one in the Twin Cities, so this puts us close to about half way to both of them. I have a residency requirement for my job and we could not move much further south.

Thanks for all the replies, I will keep searching CL and Ebay and hopefully something will turn up.

 

[AnEv942]

Wow just punched that base right out...
As theres 40 years worth of identical presses sold under different names something should come up. FYI that casting looks identical to the one on my '94 17" central machinery.

 

[nine4gmc]

You should be able to order it through parts direct or something.

 

[MushCreek]

If you have to have one shipped, the cost is gonna hurt. I have an old drill press that is missing the table. There are plenty of them on ebay (I go by the column diameter; I don't care if it's the same brand), but the shipping is often more than the selling price. Since the drill press was given to me, I guess I should just pony up for the table, but it bugs me to pay that much shipping.

 

[AnEv942]

IF base were available, searspartsdirect ship would be ~12 bucks.
It would be nice if searsparts listed interchangeability and dimensions-likely dozen p/ns that would work.

 

[MoonRise]

Pffft.

You don't need a base for a drill press.

Just ask this guy.

 

[duwem]

Moving big tools ****.

I broke the end of the motor on my horizontal band saw and the window on my sandblast cabinet and the knob off the front of my lathe...

Sold the band saw and cabinet right after out of frustration, they were craigslists no name deals anyways, I will get nicer ones once the shed is done.

 

[brokenknee]

OP here, I thought I would share my solution to my broken base. I was able to get a rotor off an old school bus. The bus garage gave it to me for free.

My intention was to weld some metal to it and drill out the holes. My neighbor came up with the idea to just sandwich the two pieces between the hub hole. He needed to cut off a piece of cast with his plasma torch.

I actually like it better that the original base as it is heavier and not as tippy.

 

[bubinga]

reasonable ( for e bay)
would this fit?
It's A delta.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-Milw...h=item360dd23cfd:g:YCQAAOSw44BYPweI:rk:7:pf:0

 

[bubinga]

OP here, I thought I would share my solution to my broken base. I was able to get a rotor off an old school bus. The bus garage gave it to me for free.

My intention was to weld some metal to it and drill out the holes. My neighbor came up with the idea to just sandwich the two pieces between the hub hole. He needed to cut off a piece of cast with his plasma torch.

I actually like it better that the original base as it is heavier and not as tippy.

Nice!
best Thing is IT WAS FREE TOO!!!

 

[The Cobbler]

I would probably just fab up a base with heavy plate & angle if I couldn't find anything in short order /reasonable

 

[jumbojak]

How many pieces did it break into? I couldn't see in the picture, but if it's still mostly intact I'd try to weld it. 7018 might work but you could get some of those nickel rods. Preheat, peen, postheat, and cool slowly. Throw the sucker in a bbq grill if you can.

 

[LXCam]

I bought my brand new Wilton from grainger with a busted base. I used a large chunk of 1" thick steel plate to put humpty dumpty back together again. If you'd like to see a pic, I can grab one in the morning when I get into the shop.

 

[bubinga]

I bought my brand new Wilton from grainger with a busted base. I used a large chunk of 1" thick steel plate to put humpty dumpty back together again. If you'd like to see a pic, I can grab one in the morning when I get into the shop.

I would!

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