Old Craftsman Drill Press Alert

[exmaxima1]

Saw this on CL in Oak Park, Illinois:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/2513980685.html

That's a very common drill press EXCEPT this one has a speed reducer mechanism---rare and very cool feature.

 

[PsRumors]

Boy I'd love to have that....

 

[Stuart in MN]

Looks to be in excellent condition, too.

 

[Joe B.]

I just sent him a note. I really don't have space or time for this but I know I will regret it if I don't take a shot at it. It looks like it has been posted for more than a day so I'm surprised that it is still available.

What more can you tell me about the variable speed function? I have never seen one before. Would this make it better for cutting thiner metals?

 

[ranger302]

i have that same one, less the vs. and love it. It is a steal at 125.

 

[Joe B.]

Well, my company email system blocks any email to Craigslist. (When I really want something, I try to use my corporate email address so I look less like a scammer.) I just sent another note.

If this guy does let me have it, do you guys have any tips on loading it into a SUV? It should fit and I'm sure it is sturdy but I don't want to hurt it by setting it on its side. I don't know if the guy would be able to help me.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Bring some wrenches and take ir apart into 5 main pieces.

 

[Joe B.]

Thanks exmaxima1! I got it. I need to head out and unload it before some storms pass through. It looks & runs great. Just look at how elegant the chuck key is. Nothing is manufactured to this quality level anymore.
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[amh]

Congrats, nice KS drill. If you do not mind, would you please post a closeup pic of the clamping pad (under vari-slo speed control knob assembly). I need to reproduce one like original, but cannot find one to copy.
thx,
amh