Drill press help, ID?

[Hemlock]

I know it's an older Craftsman, with a half HP motor. I want a cool old drill which can do general drilling, nothing real heavy, so the half horse should be fine. I really like the style and have seen several similar models restored on here which came out amazing.

Hopefully you can tell me more. Which model is this? What is max depth, spindle to column distance and chuck size? What speeds are possible? Any thoughts on decent price, things to check / ask about?

 

[nine4gmc]

That's the model 100, either 14.75" or 15", should be about 7.5" spindle to column and usually has a 1/2" capacity chuck.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Craftsman 100 (15") drill press. Late 1940's vintage.

See owwm.com for literature and pix.

 

[7th Kahuna]

Prices vary regionally. That appears to be a bench model. I would expect to pay $50 to $100 depending upon overall condition and extras. If it is a floor model, then $75 to $150. Personally, I would aim for $50 and $100 respectively but that is my local market. What are they asking?

Also, the design is late 40's but it could be as new as 1960. Either way, it is going to be basically the same machine. If you go to see it, you may find a date at the bottom of the motor tag. No telling if it is the original motor, but it would be a start.

 

[Hemlock]

He's asking $75, says it works well. Does it do slower speeds for metal? Not too close to me but a buddy could pick it up. Unfortunately he isn't the most mechanically inclined, so it's a gamble.

 

[jakemac]

He's asking $75, says it works well. Does it do slower speeds for metal? Not too close to me but a buddy could pick it up. Unfortunately he isn't the most mechanically inclined, so it's a gamble.

Can't tell from the photos. It would need a third pulley in the middle (over the post) to reduce the speed. Without the reduction pulley, you might be able to drill small holes thin metal, but you would have to go slow with it and be careful of burning and dulling the bit.

 

[7th Kahuna]

And as much as we love this old drill press, that third pulley is hard to come by. There are a couple of 'make it yourself' threads out there, but the ones I've seen are not quite the same. IF this drill press has the slow speed adapter and you don't buy it, understand that you WILL be voted off the island.

Here is a link to one of the DIY ones:
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/homemade-low-speed-conversion-craftsman-drill-press-220616.html

And here is what it would look like (the middle pulley):

 

[7th Kahuna]

This one looks pretty good:

http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=96753

It's on a Delta, but same idea.