Craftsman Drill Press

[Outlawmws]

if it's al there, and the price is even close to decent, jump on it - as mentioned the vari-Speeds are very desirable! not many surface.

Parts if needed are not impossible and I believe one guy is making replacements for some of the vari Speed linkages. "consumables" like bearings are easy.

The rest of the DP is fairly common, so if those parts are missing Eprey is generally a good source.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

I'm sure others will chime in, but that is a very desirable vari-slow-speed model. Yum

Thanks for Your opinion . I don't know much at all about these . Was hoping to get educated on this site about it. Before I make an offer.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

Thank You for Your advice . Asking price is $150.00 . He says its all there and works fine.

 

[cclfn]

Out here in Oregon you would want to run not walk for that price!

 

[MarkDePonzi]

Out here in Oregon you would want to run not walk for that price!

Thats very clear advice. Thanks !

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thats very clear advice. Thanks !

Make sure you adjust the varislow only when drill press is running! They will break otherwise. Let us know if you get it!


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[Smokeshow69]

Picked up this small drill press today. It is the perfect size for my work bench! Only damage on it is the engraving on the head band [emoji20] otherwise in good shape and just needs to be cleaned up! Motor that came with it is spray bombed but has a ‘46 date on it. Does anyone have a head band for a 13.5” ?





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[Outlawmws]

Missing a pic Smoke?

 

[cclfn]

Nice one!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Nice one!

Thanks! It is not a full size but fits very well on my bench. I have a few other projects ahead of it but this one will be a fairly easy one since it is so nice


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[MarkDePonzi]

Went to the guys house and bought the Craftsman drill press next to it was a tool all covered in plastic . He asked me if I was interested in a band saw . I said maybe . he uncoverd it and it was a delta band saw . While I was looking at it he said would You give me 170 bucks for both ? I put the money in his hand as fast as I could . Today I had an early Christmas.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

Here are a few more pictures of the drill press and the band saw for $170.00
The drill press works well . No run out at all.
It does need some type of spring to bring the chuck back up when not pushing down.
I need to learn allot about this 2 machines any add vice for both of these machines would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to clean them up and have them in perfect working order maybe even repaint and bring back to original condition.
Hopefully I can get parts and information from this site.
Thanks for all Your help.

 

[Outlawmws]

Strong the Suckage is in this one

 

[Craptain]

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press

Mark, that drill press is as close to perfect as most of us would ever want. But I am curious what the table looks like under that piece of steel. Probably close to, if not perfect also.
And what a score on the basically free band saw. Either one would be pretty much worth the price of admission.

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[GreyEyes]

Strong the Suckage is in this one

I think at an almost unprecedented level

 

[Smokeshow69]

Here are a few more pictures of the drill press and the band saw for $170.00

The drill press works well . No run out at all.

It does need some type of spring to bring the chuck back up when not pushing down.

I need to learn allot about this 2 machines any add vice for both of these machines would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to clean them up and have them in perfect working order maybe even repaint and bring back to original condition.

Hopefully I can get parts and information from this site.

Thanks for all Your help.

Mark your quill return adjustment knobs are on the left side of the head , 2nd set of knobs back if you are looking at it. That looks in fantastic condition! I can’t believe you scored both for $170[emoji15] in the nicest way- you really ****! That band saw is very desirable and has the desireable light on it! You will want to join a website- owwm.com- old world wood working. They specialize in all brands of machinery and have classifieds for parts and helpful threads just like this one!


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[sheltonfilms]

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press

Wow got the factory delta stand and “retirement” light too. Great haul!




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[cclfn]

I need to learn allot about this 2 machines any add vice for both of these machines would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to clean them up and have them in perfect working order maybe even repaint and bring back to original condition.
Hopefully I can get parts and information from this site.
Thanks for all Your help.

Mark you need to search and read about your new (great finds) before you start to restore either. Franklee has assembled a great thread on here for the drill press which is here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480

For the Delta bandsaw you can find detailed restoration projects here:
http://owwm.org/index.php

The Old Wood Working Machine site while have all the details and even copies of the original manuals to many old machines.

Take some time to learn how to search both sites for wanted/needed information and I bet you can find everything you needed to know about your great finds. Franks has the best thread on the drill press and the OWWM site will have more detailed info on the BS.

GOOD FIND !

 

[bubinga]

Went to the guys house and bought the Craftsman drill press next to it was a tool all covered in plastic . He asked me if I was interested in a band saw . I said maybe . he uncoverd it and it was a delta band saw . While I was looking at it he said would You give me 170 bucks for both ? I put the money in his hand as fast as I could . Today I had an early Christmas.

Darn, You did REAL WELL Especially with the highly sought after Delta light!

 

[FrankLee]

Picked up this small drill press today. It is the perfect size for my work bench! Only damage on it is the engraving on the head band [emoji20] otherwise in good shape and just needs to be cleaned up! Motor that came with it is spray bombed but has a ‘46 date on it. Does anyone have a head band for a 13.5” ?

Those are very nice mid-size machines. Yours looks like it will clean-up beautifully!


The early chuck without the safety collar corroborates the 1946 date code on the motor.


It's too bad the po engraved that trim panel. It looks very nice otherwise. I don't have a replacement, but it can be covered with Engine Turned Adhesive-Backed Film. IMO, it does a very nice job!:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4682592&post4682592


I'm curious about those lock handles. Those early machines were equipped with cast lock cylinders and cast handles. Your head frame lock handle looks welded to the original lock bolt with the grooved bolt head. The quill lock handle looks different than oe. What say you?

 

[FrankLee]

Hi
I spotted this on Craigs list was thinking of buying it can anyone give me information about this Drill Press .
I really don't know anything about this older Craftsman but was thinking if I bought it I could clean it up and it would be a solid tool . Can You still get parts for these. Is this a good idea or should I pass on this ?
Thanks

Went to the guys house and bought the Craftsman drill press next to it was a tool all covered in plastic . He asked me if I was interested in a band saw . I said maybe . he uncoverd it and it was a delta band saw . While I was looking at it he said would You give me 170 bucks for both ? I put the money in his hand as fast as I could . Today I had an early Christmas.

Here are a few more pictures of the drill press and the band saw for $170.00
The drill press works well . No run out at all.
It does need some type of spring to bring the chuck back up when not pushing down.
I need to learn allot about this 2 machines any add vice for both of these machines would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to clean them up and have them in perfect working order maybe even repaint and bring back to original condition.
Hopefully I can get parts and information from this site.
Thanks for all Your help.

My swag is that it's a 1951 model; early cast handles, safety collar chuck, trim panel present with panel screws.

I also believe the sluggish feed return is likely due to the quill lock sticking, or possibly mis-adjusted spring tension.

I strongly recommend trying to clean the original paint before thinking about re-painting. It's only original once. Check out a degreaser called Grez-Off. It works wonders on these old classics! https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7900276


Check the first post in this thread and review each link in the GENERAL section. Then go from there.


BTW, welcome, nice finds, and Merry early Christmas!!!

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[Smokeshow69]

Those are very nice mid-size machines. Yours looks like it will clean-up beautifully!





The early chuck without the safety collar corroborates the 1946 date code on the motor.





It's too bad the po engraved that trim panel. It looks very nice otherwise. I don't have a replacement, but it can be covered with Engine Turned Adhesive-Backed Film. IMO, it does a very nice job!:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4682592&post4682592





I'm curious about those lock handles. Those early machines were equipped with cast lock cylinders and cast handles. Your head frame lock handle looks welded to the original lock bolt with the grooved bolt head. The quill lock handle looks different than oe. What say you?

They look factory to me.... I am trying to remember what my later 150 model had for handles... I had a full size early 100 that had the cast handles and these are different. Maybe these are leftovers from the Mohawk era or someone replaced them? It is odd because they have the provisions for the cast handle attachment screws but are a one piece handle. The patina on them matches everything else on the machine.





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[FrankLee]

They look factory to me.... I am trying to remember what my later 150 model had for handles... I had a full size early 100 that had the cast handles and these are different. Maybe these are leftovers from the Mohawk era or someone replaced them? It is odd because they have the provisions for the cast handle attachment screws but are a one piece handle. The patina on them matches everything else on the machine.

Yeah, they do look somewhat factory, but I've never seen anything like them. The shank is tapered to the ball end. Still different than mohawk style.

I dunno, but very interesting!

 

[MarkDePonzi]

Re: The Classic Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press

Mark, that drill press is as close to perfect as most of us would ever want. But I am curious what the table looks like under that piece of steel. Probably close to, if not perfect also.
And what a score on the basically free band saw. Either one would be pretty much worth the price of admission.

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Craptain the table is in perfect condition not a mark on it. thanks for Your post !

 

[MarkDePonzi]

My swag is that it's a 1951 model; early cast handles, safety collar chuck, trim panel present with panel screws.

I also believe the sluggish feed return is likely due to the quill lock sticking, or possibly mis-adjusted spring tension.

I strongly recommend trying to clean the original paint before thinking about re-painting. It's only original once. Check out a degreaser called Grez-Off. It works wonders on these old classics! https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7900276


Check the first post in this thread and review each link in the GENERAL section. Then go from there.


BTW, welcome, nice finds, and Merry early Christmas!!!

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Thanks for the advice Frank Lee I will try and clean it up and keep the original color with the Grez Off I will check out the pinion screw and see if I can wrap my head around how its supposed to work.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

Mark your quill return adjustment knobs are on the left side of the head , 2nd set of knobs back if you are looking at it. That looks in fantastic condition! I can’t believe you scored both for $170[emoji15] in the nicest way- you really ****! That band saw is very desirable and has the desireable light on it! You will want to join a website- owwm.com- old world wood working. They specialize in all brands of machinery and have classifieds for parts and helpful threads just like this one!


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Smoke thanks for the tip on owwm.com I will look into it. Very helpful thanks

 

[FrankLee]

This is the most amazing and usefull thread on a product I have ever seen in my life.
What a tremendous effort on this work, and what an amazing ability to explain in an easy to understand fashion the intricate details.
I'm expecting to pick up a very nice condition 150 next weekend, and I've been pouring over this thread non-stop for two days!
Having this kind of information available is invaluable, and in case you don't hear it often enough, thank you so much.
There ought to be a method for the folks like me who get so much information from threads like this to pay back in some way.

Thanks very much for your comments!

There is a way to pay back... participate! Share your experiences with your machine. They are all different with unique issues.

This thread has nearly 3000 replies by 231 members. It's definitely been a group effort.

 

[Outlawmws]

But hats off to the Leader of this particular Thread!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Yeah, they do look somewhat factory, but I've never seen anything like them. The shank is tapered to the ball end. Still different than mohawk style.



I dunno, but very interesting!

Interesting. It has a couple of non plated knobs as well...each end of the spindle has the metal knobs. No chrome whatsoever. What year did these go into production?


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[Smokeshow69]

But hats off to the Leader of this particular Thread!

Couldn’t agree more! Franklee has enabled and encouraged many a garage journaler [emoji38]


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[Indexmill]

Went to the guys house and bought the Craftsman drill press next to it was a tool all covered in plastic . He asked me if I was interested in a band saw . I said maybe . he uncoverd it and it was a delta band saw . While I was looking at it he said would You give me 170 bucks for both ? I put the money in his hand as fast as I could . Today I had an early Christmas.

Jezus F*cking Chr*st. That band saw is very early with the hex post and the turned steel cover knobs. Please fully restore both of those machines and be sure to hand them down to somebody who will covet them when your time comes.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

I was hoping some one could give me some advice as to why I am unable to adjust spring tension to hold the quill up , with this Tension adjustment. I loosened the tension bolt and turned it a quarter turn counter clock wise but it seems to disengage from the spring. I took a couple pictures of the knob that turns and the inside looking at the spring Hoping maybe you could see a problem . Only thing I could see is maybe the fork on the end of the knob is wore out ???

 

[gatewaysysop]

I was hoping some one could give me some advice as to why I am unable to adjust spring tension to hold the quill up , with this Tension adjustment. I loosened the tension bolt and turned it a quarter turn counter clock wise but it seems to disengage from the spring. I took a couple pictures of the knob that turns and the inside looking at the spring Hoping maybe you could see a problem . Only thing I could see is maybe the fork on the end of the knob is wore out ???

I recall that they will easily slip the spring if you pull the knob out/to the side at all while turning them, but that's the only time I've had it happen.

 

[MarkDePonzi]

I tried not to pull the knob out so It wouldn't slide out of the spring when turning

 

[FrankLee]

I was hoping some one could give me some advice as to why I am unable to adjust spring tension to hold the quill up , with this Tension adjustment. I loosened the tension bolt and turned it a quarter turn counter clock wise but it seems to disengage from the spring. I took a couple pictures of the knob that turns and the inside looking at the spring Hoping maybe you could see a problem . Only thing I could see is maybe the fork on the end of the knob is wore out ???

The spring looks somewhat recessed into the pinion to me. I'm thinking the first step should be to remove and dismantle the hub/pinion/spring assembly. Inspect the spring for any deformity.

The prongs on the knob look ok to me.

 

[Blastereod]

Well I picked up my first DP. Seemed OK. Price $100. Of course once you get it home you see more missing pieces but I will chalk that up to experience. It is a model 103-24511. Now is time to learn some things. Any advice is welcomed. Where to find parts etc. pics attached
Thanks
Blaster

 

[FrankLee]

Well I picked up my first DP. Seemed OK. Price $100. Of course once you get it home you see more missing pieces but I will chalk that up to experience. It is a model 103-24511. Now is time to learn some things. Any advice is welcomed. Where to find parts etc. pics attached
Thanks
Blaster

It's a solid find and will clean up nicely and should serve you well.

The missing feed stop and quill lock will not prevent you from using it. I seldom use those features.

Parts regularly show up on ebay.

 

[FrankLee]

The Model Number Name Plate is badly eroded on the DP I'm getting, though the stamped numbers are in good condition.

My intent was to clean it the rest of the way down to bare metal, and print out a decal on decal paper bought from a local hobby store.

I can cut completely through the oblong white box, and apply the decal over the bare metal, and it should look ok.

There are no really decent pictures of the Model Number Name Plate anywhere, so I made one. Just scale and print.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Nicely done. That should work well. What is your model number?

 

[IdahoMan]

Thanks very much for your comments!

There is a way to pay back... participate! Share your experiences with your machine. They are all different with unique issues.

This thread has nearly 3000 replies by 231 members. It's definitely been a group effort.

This is the most amazing and usefull thread on a product I have ever seen in my life.
What a tremendous effort on this work, and what an amazing ability to explain in an easy to understand fashion the intricate details.
I'm expecting to pick up a very nice condition 150 next weekend, and I've been pouring over this thread non-stop for two days!
Having this kind of information available is invaluable, and in case you don't hear it often enough, thank you so much.
There ought to be a method for the folks like me who get so much information from threads like this to pay back in some way.

Just what I was thinking.

 

[FrankLee]

Early 150 apparently. 62 or later based on the base mounting holes.

There should be a 3-5 digit date code on the motor badge. The code below, E62, is May, 1962. Yours should help corroborate your estimate.

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