Craftsman Drill Press model 103.23140

[pinball1966]

Hello Vintage drill press enthusiast.
I've just inherited my dads drill press model 103.23140. In the process of moving the drill press to my house the feed handle broke. I'm looking for a replacement part. The part number is 27618. Any advise or does anyone have an extra?
Thanks for your help, Mike

 

[454ragtop]

Welcome. Can you post a pic, most of us don't know these things by the model number, but might by sight.

 

[Craptain]

Check with Frank Lee.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480&highlight=craftsman+drill+press
He may not have one but the thread is likely the best source for a referral.

Or just make one? Is it just a handle or the whole hub assembly?

Edit: I see it is just the rod part of hte handle. I would make one.

 

[bubinga]

look on the classified, There is a fellow selling some 103.XXXX drill press parts.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=347612
EDIT,
He drew an X through the feed handles, may be gone.
I'd check with him anyways.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/member.php?u=247088

 

[bubinga]

Check with Frank Lee.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480&highlight=craftsman+drill+press
He may not have one but the thread is likely the best source for a referral.

Or just make one? Is it just a handle or the whole hub assembly?

Edit: I see it is just the rod part of hte handle. I would make one.

Is the plastic knob part threaded on too?
OP, did the plastic knob break, or the metal rod part?

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[bubinga]

Hard for me to see how the metal part could have broke?

 

[pinball1966]

/Users/michaelscoma/Desktop/drill handle.JPG
First off Thanks for each of your replies. I'm still trying to figure out how to post a pic of the broken Feed Handel. the handle broke where the Handle rod screws into the chrome wheel. the maroon Knob can be reused. The classified ad did have a feed handle but it looks like its gone now according to his recent image post showing a few odds and ends. I'll try Frank Lees thread.

 

[bubinga]

I think He sold that one.
The maroon Knob threads on right?
If it threads on, and you don't have the tools, I can make you one reasonably.

 

[Sawdustmaker]

I needed a part for my dad's 1940 Craftsman Drill Press. I Googled the model number and found the schematic for the drill press and a parts list and some of the parts were still available, but not the one I needed. This was 5 years ago. Give it a try.

 

[ckadams00]

These come up on ebay pretty often, the handles are much easier to find than some of the other parts. Or, depending on your situation, keep your eye out for a used matching machine so you can use ti to refurbish and then part it out.

 

[bubinga]

PM sent

 

[FrankLee]

Be aware that the early feed handles (yours) are threaded 3/8-16. Later feed handles are threaded 1/2-13.

 

[bubinga]

Be aware that the early feed handles (yours) are threaded 3/8-16. Later feed handles are threaded 1/2-13.

I take it you mean "early feed handles" (his) are 3/8"-X 16 where it threads into the hub?
the skinny part that threads into the handle is still the same?
thanks.

 

[FrankLee]

I take it you mean "early feed handles" (his) are 3/8"-X 16 where it threads into the hub?
the skinny part that threads into the handle is still the same?
thanks.

Yes.

The hub ends on early DPs are 3/8-16.
The knob ends on all feed handle rods are 5/16-18.

Check here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4633471#post4633471


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[bubinga]

thanks Frank

 

[pinball1966]

Hey Guys, I thought i would give you an update on my broken feed handle. Problem solved. I was able to repair the broken handle by grinding the broken threads flush. I drilled down the center of the shaft with a 3/8 drill bit, tapped in threads with 3/8x16, then screwed in a new bolt and cut off the hex to make the handle the proper length to include new threads.
If anyone has any questions PM me and i'll try to be more clear.

 

[bubinga]

Got y'a.
Good job.

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[ckadams00]

Nice job! I am sure this will sound stupid to a lot of the machinists on here but I'm not a machinist so . . . .HOW did you drill the end out? I don't know if I would be able to pull that off with my drill/vise.