Not that I needed a second one, but I saw this one advertised only a few miles away and snagged it. I had passed up several others in the last few months that were trashed, rusted up, drilled six ways from Sunday, either to mount lights, switches or all manner of things, and worse. I even saw one with the table literally cut in half and a board mounted over what was left of it.
So, with that baseline, this one was worth jumping on and I had to have it. Paid more than it was worth, but what can you do?
Here's a few shots from the seller:
Some issues it had going on:
- Cracked table mount from over tightening
- Non-original pulleys, including the spindle pulley
- Buggered up threads on the spindle from the last time someone removed the chuck, by using a wedge against said threads.
Good things:
- Same model and approximate vintage as my other one, so my spare parts would fit both.
- Original motor, complete with original cord, and in great shape.
- Not drilled except for two tiny holes that look to have once held a pulley cover.
- Came with a nice 4" ENCO milling vise, which doesn't have a single mark on it.
Pics of the pulleys:
Yes, someone actually turned down the original spindle pulley and slipped this replacement pulley over what was left. I admire the ingenuity, but question the rationale when parts are readily available.
Here's the table support, which is no doubt the result of some lunkhead over tightening it:
Cracked on both sides (top and bottom too!) so at least there's symmetry.
I did contemplate simply parting this out, harvesting the good bits for my other drill press, but then... what kind of a GJ member would I be if I did that?
So first things first, let's see what we have in the parts and accessories drawer:
And some goodies that arrived a few days later in the mail:
As a bonus, this spindle came with the 633C chuck, with the fluted collar. Should be a nice upgrade from dried up and squeaky 6A that's on the original spindle.
And here's a correct spindle pulley I found:
The astute reader probably spotted that Atlas lift mechanism on the bench in the previous post. Since I had it laying around, why not?
All three original pulleys that actually line up. I'm sure the OCD readers can appreciate this as much as I do.
Why have one when you can have two? Certainly better than parting it out.
Is it possible with today's paint-stores and tech to get exact paint matching, or is the idea a pipe-dream?
I went to Sherwin-Williams with the Rear Cover Plate of my 1969 CM drillpress because I heard they could use a scanner-tool to color-match a batch of paint. But the guy there said it wouldn't look the same because my part looked metallic and that I should maybe try an automotive paint-store.
What color did they use around 1969 for CM DPs and bench-grinders (like the one in the last page)? (BTW, if you all speak highly that bench-grinder maybe I should get one?)
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Also, a thank you to FrankLee for my DP's gear-cover.
I even saw one with the table literally cut in half and a board mounted over what was left of it.
Realized I still had pics of this, so felt compelled to share.
Here's the photo from the CL ad:
And this is what the seller texted me when I asked how it looked underneath the board:
Claimed they had no idea it was like that when they listed it for $200.
Realized I still had pics of this, so felt compelled to share.
Here's the photo from the CL ad:
And this is what the seller texted me when I asked how it looked underneath the board:
Claimed they had no idea it was like that when they listed it for $200.
YES! That will work.
Be sure to post pictures if you get it now!
Not sure if there’s any interest but I have this base that might be a good base for something.
Ready for easy shipping.
Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST
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