By that you mean turn it counter or clockwise? Also I am assuming the quill should be raised up before the spring is inserted?
Craftsman Drill Press
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By that you mean turn it counter or clockwise? Also I am assuming the quill should be raised up before the spring is inserted?
Cruzan80
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Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press
Raised quill, turn counter. When you lower the quill, the post inside turns clockwise, so you are pre-tensioning the spring. How much tension is a trial error.
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Raised quill, turn counter. When you lower the quill, the post inside turns clockwise, so you are pre-tensioning the spring. How much tension is a trial error.
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Her she is guys! Craftsman 103.0305 fully restored and fully functional. Stripped to bare cast iron, repainted, polished, replica-ish cover and a return spring (it works
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Thank you everyone for all the help and putting up with my NOOB questions. Hope you all like it as much as I do.. on too finding the next one..
)Thank you everyone for all the help and putting up with my NOOB questions. Hope you all like it as much as I do.. on too finding the next one..
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CrotalusAtrox
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Her she is guys! Craftsman 103.0305 fully restored and fully functional. Stripped to bare cast iron, repainted, polished, replica-ish cover and a return spring (it works
Thank you everyone for all the help and putting up with my NOOB questions. Hope you all like it as much as I do.. on too finding the next one..
Great Job love these old machines.
Thanks buddy.. Yes I'd have to agree. These machines are amazing. This is my first from this era and my modern one will probably be tucked away now or sold..**** China will never last as long as these
bubinga
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NO!
The China one will be around 3 times longer!
It will be melted down................................................ and made into another china POS 3 Times in the life of our old craftsman and deltas. ................LOL
BTY have you seen craftsman (pretty sure 103.XXXXX K.S.era) 12" disk sander?
I'll get some pictures of mine if not.
It's very nice.
bubinga
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LOL............I'll get some fresh pictures tomorrow!
Outlawmws
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Looks great ND!
So I see you retained the push/pull rod/switch. Is push off? And if not, can you make it so? (safer)
So I see you retained the push/pull rod/switch. Is push off? And if not, can you make it so? (safer)
Thanks Outlaw. Yes I kept the push/pull switch. The whole machine is wired to work with a foot pedal. When the press is plugged in and so is the pedal, the press won't turn on unless the pulley is pulled towards the user. Push the pulley away and it turns the power completely off. So if the pedal is stepped on nothing will happen.
Outlawmws
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that's good with the double switch!
bubinga
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Dp#28
Yet another iron in the fire... I took quite a hike today to get dp#28 - Jackson. It's a model 113.24560, Emerson's 3rd generation of drill presses. I believe the first gen with the skinny belt and wider range of speeds. I'll have to do more research.
It's got a couple very nice goodies and several disappointments.
Pros:
Aux table and working Pressmate table lift.
Cons:
It's missing the belt cover and front plate. The return spring and pulley spline shaft are both wonky.
Mehs:
It came with an inappropriate 3450 rpm GE motor.
The only manual I could find for model 113.24560 showed the older pulleys for 1/2" wide belts. The head frame casting is identical. I'm beginning to wonder if the spindle pulley and motor pulley were from a newer machine. I think it may be a hybrid machine.
Another difference is the feed handle knobs. They are a softer rubber and shaped different than previous versions.
3/19/2017
Well, I figured out why I didn't recognize those feed handle knobs. They were a custom job. I think they are automatic transmission gear selector knobs from an older Chrysler product, from the '70s perhaps.
Yet another iron in the fire... I took quite a hike today to get dp#28 - Jackson. It's a model 113.24560, Emerson's 3rd generation of drill presses. I believe the first gen with the skinny belt and wider range of speeds. I'll have to do more research.
It's got a couple very nice goodies and several disappointments.
Pros:
Aux table and working Pressmate table lift.
Cons:
It's missing the belt cover and front plate. The return spring and pulley spline shaft are both wonky.
Mehs:
It came with an inappropriate 3450 rpm GE motor.
The only manual I could find for model 113.24560 showed the older pulleys for 1/2" wide belts. The head frame casting is identical. I'm beginning to wonder if the spindle pulley and motor pulley were from a newer machine. I think it may be a hybrid machine.
Another difference is the feed handle knobs. They are a softer rubber and shaped different than previous versions.
3/19/2017
Well, I figured out why I didn't recognize those feed handle knobs. They were a custom job. I think they are automatic transmission gear selector knobs from an older Chrysler product, from the '70s perhaps.
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Outlawmws
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Frank, I found and cleaned up one of those for a High school buddy. it's a decent DP!
Outlawmws
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I was VERY skeptical about the skinny belt also, but it actually works and wears well. They ARE still available too, but not easy to find. Internet order was what I found (I can try to find that if you need it)
They apparently had more than one model that used that skinny belt; here is the one I cleaned up:
The table had a boss for an secondary tilting table:
An After Pic
And an Ad:
They apparently had more than one model that used that skinny belt; here is the one I cleaned up:
The table had a boss for an secondary tilting table:
An After Pic
And an Ad:
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Outlawmws
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Here is the belt info I had 5 years ago; since that is a different model you will want to confirm the length!
Gates Polyflex 5M1150 (45 9/32") ~ $15 + ship.
And 2 possible suppliers on line, but Googling "Gates Polyflex 5M1150" gets lots of hits, and maybe a better price/shipping.
http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Gates-5M1150-Polyflex-V-Belt-89021150-p40318.htm
http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerc...id/63757/s/5m1150-gates-polyflex/category/25/
Gates Polyflex 5M1150 (45 9/32") ~ $15 + ship.
And 2 possible suppliers on line, but Googling "Gates Polyflex 5M1150" gets lots of hits, and maybe a better price/shipping.
http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Gates-5M1150-Polyflex-V-Belt-89021150-p40318.htm
http://www.vbeltsupply.com/ecommerc...id/63757/s/5m1150-gates-polyflex/category/25/
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Craftsman Authorized Distributor Sign
After I picked up dp#28, I stopped for this 24" x 48" lighted Craftsman sign - Brooklyn; another craigslist find. It didn't work until I bypassed the broken switch.
3/30/2017
I finally moved some things around and hung the sign. I also added an embellishment. LoL!
After I picked up dp#28, I stopped for this 24" x 48" lighted Craftsman sign - Brooklyn; another craigslist find. It didn't work until I bypassed the broken switch.
3/30/2017
I finally moved some things around and hung the sign. I also added an embellishment. LoL!
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Outlawmws
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Frank; that's awesome!
bubinga
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Re: Dp#28
I remember, cause I turned a walnut one for him, cause the OEM one split, and was coming off. .....LOL
almost looks like 70's chevy ,my step dad had a 70 monte carlo, looked like that.Yet another iron in the fire... I took quite a hike today to get drill press #28. It's a model 113.24560, Emerson's 3rd generation of drill presses. I believe the first gen with the skinny belt and wider range of speeds. I'll have to do more research.
It's got a couple very nice goodies and several disappointments.
Pros:
Aux table and working Pressmate table lift.
Cons:
It's missing the belt cover and front plate. The return spring and pulley spline shaft are both wonky.
Mehs:
It came with an inappropriate 3450 rpm GE motor.
The only manual I could find for model 113.24560 showed the older pulleys for 1/2" wide belts. The head frame casting is identical. I'm beginning to wonder if the spindle pulley and motor pulley were from a newer machine. I think it may be a hybrid machine.
Another difference is the feed handle knobs. They are a softer rubber and shaped different than previous versions.
3/19/2017
Well, I figured out why I didn't recognize those feed handle knobs. They were a custom job. I think they are automatic transmission gear selector knobs from an older Chrysler product, from the '70s perhaps.
I remember, cause I turned a walnut one for him, cause the OEM one split, and was coming off. .....LOL
bubinga
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Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press
looks nice Outlaw, Say you fixed it up for someone else?
bubinga
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That is cool, especially with you history of craftsman tools.
You need to find one that says "Authorized Repair"
Bill Ramsey
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Frank, from a long-time subscriber to this thread, that sign seems perfectly appropriate for your shop.
That could very well be. I learned to drive on Chrysler products from the '70s and they seemed similar to what I remember. But then my memory ain't what it used to be.
That is cool, especially with you history of craftsman tools.
You need to find one that says "Authorized Repair"
LoL! I'll get one if I find one.
Frank, from a long-time subscriber to this thread, that sign seems perfectly appropriate for your shop.
Thanks Bill! I thought so too.
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Scout3918
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After I picked up DP #28, I stopped for this 24" x 48" lighted Craftsman sign; another craigslist find. It didn't work until I bypassed the broken switch.
Sweet sign.
Hi Guys,
I picked up this Craftsman drill press for my son's 25th birthday and part of the gift was that we would restore it together. It is a "Mohawk" 103.0303. Now I need a little help.
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The pulley bearings attach to the main body on a finish ground sleeve.
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First this spring slides over the finish ground sleeve.
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It is a nice close fit.
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The bearings end up inside the upper pulley and set screws hold the pulley on the bearings. But first the bearings are pressed on the sleeve.
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So here is my question; what is the spring for? or is it broken and I only have part of it? The original bearings said Craftsman on them so I think the drill press has not been apart before. The bearings sit flush with the top of the sleeve and the spring can move up & down maybe 1/8 of an inch. It seems as if it serves no purpose? It looks like both ends of spring were cut(meaning cut when manufactured) and not fatigued and broken off. Am I missing a part or is spring broken? any one know.
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Thanks Guys and sorry for photos being sideways I was not able to fix that despite the last half hour trying....
Greg
I picked up this Craftsman drill press for my son's 25th birthday and part of the gift was that we would restore it together. It is a "Mohawk" 103.0303. Now I need a little help.
View media item 69179
The pulley bearings attach to the main body on a finish ground sleeve.
View media item 69180
First this spring slides over the finish ground sleeve.
View media item 69181
It is a nice close fit.
View media item 69182
The bearings end up inside the upper pulley and set screws hold the pulley on the bearings. But first the bearings are pressed on the sleeve.
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So here is my question; what is the spring for? or is it broken and I only have part of it? The original bearings said Craftsman on them so I think the drill press has not been apart before. The bearings sit flush with the top of the sleeve and the spring can move up & down maybe 1/8 of an inch. It seems as if it serves no purpose? It looks like both ends of spring were cut(meaning cut when manufactured) and not fatigued and broken off. Am I missing a part or is spring broken? any one know.
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Thanks Guys and sorry for photos being sideways I was not able to fix that despite the last half hour trying....
Greg
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Cruzan80
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Greg, you are referring to the spindle pulley, correct? I will try and get out tomorrow and look under the .0303 I have to see what it looks like. Perhaps to make sure it doesnt get driven into the head, if the spindle catches on the way down?
The spring is fine. It's a spacer/stopper. The bottom bearing sits right on top of that spring.
It's starting to take shape.
So wait, are you not keeping it as a drill press? I am lost..lol
Thanks guys! I guess my Drill press is not broke or missing any parts. I just wasn't sure why King Sealey would use a spring and not a solid bushing. It was built during the war so maybe it was hard to get bushings then.
Thanks Again. I'll post pictures when it is done.
Thanks Again. I'll post pictures when it is done.