Craftsman Drill Press 80
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FrankLee
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Nice score! The floor-standing Craftsman 80 and the MSA are rather uncommon.
It looks like the MSA was bypassed with longer belt. It also looks like the MSA is contacting its base. The bottom sheave may have some wear.
Regardless, it appears that the taper pin was already removed. It also looks like you have the threaded steel lock cylinder.
It will help to remove those lock cylinders. They may be stuck/jammed onto the table support. They should be a loose slip fit.
First, remove the protractor badge.
To remove the cylinders, partially thread the bolt back in leaving space between the bolt head and the sleeve cylinder. Tap the bolt head to loosen the threaded cylinder. You can use a longer 1/2-13 bolt if necessary.
Once the threaded cylinder is out, use a punch from the other side to remove the sleeve cylinder.
Spray a penetrant through the lock cylinder bores onto each side of the table support.
Then, install and lock the table assembly back onto the column and try to twist/tilt and loosen the table from the support.
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I'm assuming it is a 80. The model number on the base turns up nothing. Here are some photos of the MSA I hope it is okay. I follow your advice on the DP table, cylinders are out and penetrate is soaking overnight. I'm sure it will loosen up. ThanksNice score! The floor-standing Craftsman 80 and the MSA are rather uncommon.
It looks like the MSA was bypassed with longer belt. It also looks like the MSA is contacting its base. The bottom sheave may have some wear.
Regardless, it appears that the taper pin was already removed. It also looks like you have the threaded steel lock cylinder.
It will help to remove those lock cylinders. They may be stuck/jammed onto the table support. They should be a loose slip fit.
First, remove the protractor badge.
To remove the cylinders, partially thread the bolt back in leaving space between the bolt head and the sleeve cylinder. Tap the bolt head to loosen the threaded cylinder. You can use a longer 1/2-13 bolt if necessary.
Once the threaded cylinder is out, use a punch from the other side to remove the sleeve cylinder.
Spray a penetrant through the lock cylinder bores onto each side of the table support.
Then, install and lock the table assembly back onto the column and try to twist/tilt and loosen the table from the support.
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FrankLee
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Model 103.21770?
Yes, it's definitely an 80. The floor-standing model was produced between '54 and '57.
The MSA looks much better than I expected. Very minor wear. You can see that the set screw loosened and scarred the bearing shaft. Could be from dirty bearings.
The model no. is 103.23570, I cannot find any information on the model no. I've started rebuilding the motor.
FrankLee
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What is the motor model number? Is there a date code on the motor?
Here is the motor I'm not sure if it is original.
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FrankLee
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The manufacture date code on the motor is L4 53, the 4th week of November 1953. My swag is that the drill press is a 1954 model and the motor is original.
Here it is in the 1954 catalog:
Catalog item (B) is catalog number 99 A M2357, which corresponds to your model number 103.23570. Model 103.23570 was also in the 1955 catalog.
In 1956 and 1957, the Craftsman 80 floor-standing model number was 103.21770.
Here it is in the 1954 catalog:
Catalog item (B) is catalog number 99 A M2357, which corresponds to your model number 103.23570. Model 103.23570 was also in the 1955 catalog.
In 1956 and 1957, the Craftsman 80 floor-standing model number was 103.21770.
Great, thanks for the info.