Craftsman S/N 101.33581 Drill Press

[javie]

Hello GJ - First post here. I'm restoring a Buffalo Forge No. 15 drill press and have an opportunity to pick up what appears to be a pretty old Craftsman with a 101.03581 serial number. From what I can tell this is a Craftsman-branded machine made by Atlas. From the S/N does anybody know what model it might be?

 

[Smokeshow69]

That is a nice looking drill press! I am not very knowledgeable about these early long c drill presses but post your question on this thread!

Craftsman Drill Press
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227480


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[Garage.Girl]

What you have there is a more "Economy Lined" Craftsman 101. but not necessarily a 101.33581, Mine is stamped 101-BD2B (No nameplate) but stamped into the Base table itself. Also just curious does that motor Not have a Cone Pulley? that could be an issue haha
screen shot from here (they are also featured in the 1940 catalog same website)
https://archive.org/details/SearsCraftsmanPowerTools1941

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Welcome to GJ javie. I've got four Craftsman presses from that era but not that particular model. The one you're showing is indeed made by Atlas. I'm guessing its a 13" model. I love the old Atlases. Bomb-proof and easy to work on. You can download an owners manual/parts list over at the Vintage Machinery website.

 

[exmaxima1]

Interesting stand. Is that a culvert pipe?

 

[javie]

I messed up on the S/N it is actually 101.03581. The motor pulley definitely looks like it isn't original - and thanks Garage.Girl, I didn't even notice that. The price on this is $75, is it worth it???

The stand does appear to be galv. pipe.

 

[exmaxima1]

I'd say no more than $50. Advise the seller that the missing step pulley will easily cost $25 or more. And if the spindle guard is missing (it would be on the top of the belt guard), that's another $50-100 to replace.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

+1 on exmaximas' advice. These things can eat you alive trying to find missing parts, especially the spindle guard. I wonder if that culvert pipe is filled with concrete?

 

[javie]

That culvert pipe was concrete-filled. It does have the spindle cap/guard on it and I went ahead and purchased it. Will start resto as soon as I'm done with another Buffalo Forge No. 15. Can't wait and thanks for your replies.

 

[drillpressman]

I'm new to this site and can't locate site to post my first query...so hope there is help here. I have my dad's original S&R drill press mdl 103.23131 that he bought in the mid 50's. The feed return spring 18915 has become rather discombobulated, twisted badly. Does anyone know where I might locate/find a replacement spring. Appreciate any direction. Oh I have tried ebay with no luck.