Craftsman Drill Press ID Needed

[tjpavlov]

I am a newbie with these old drill presses, but some of your restorations have made me really jealous.

This one has been floating around on Craigslist near me and I was wondering whether anybody could help me identify it and tell me whether it is worth doing a restoration on:

http://providence.craigslist.org/tls/4504792012.html

When looking at these old presses, what should I be looking for? Any help or advice is always appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[gilbo]

looks good go offer the guy $50 and see if he bites

i would make sure it runs, and see how much runout there is on it

 

[gilbo]

not sure how far you r from this guy (wakefield)go bargain for this one

rhode island drill press

and btw you **** cuz u have so many to choose from, whr i'm at they are few and far between

 

[nine4gmc]

The one for $150 is a much better press but I think I would end up with both

 

[gilbo]

i stand correct get both for $150

band saw and drill press

and the good thing about all these drill pressis they all look like they are ready to work as is and no arc of shame

 

[Outlawmws]

I am a newbie with these old drill presses, but some of your restorations have made me really jealous.

This one has been floating around on Craigslist near me and I was wondering whether anybody could help me identify it and tell me whether it is worth doing a restoration on:

http://providence.craigslist.org/tls/4504792012.html

When looking at these old presses, what should I be looking for? Any help or advice is always appreciated.

Thanks!

First, what do you plan to drill? if wood, or soft metals any of them posted will do the deed.

If you plan to drill 3/8" or larger in steel, then these are al fairly high speed for that.

All of them are decent deals for good quality presses, (unless there are hidden issues like a worn/sloppy quill in the head)

 

[uniballer]

Buy all of it!!!!