Sears Craftsman drill press, good or bad

[cityjack]

Evening all,

Please have a look and let me know possibly a model of this press. I am trying to see what size chuck it is and can I get a 5/8" chuck if its a 1/2.

Is it a decent press for 150 bucks? http://greensboro.craigslist.org/grd/4947272078.html



Thanks

Sid

 

[thebeekeeper1]

"New belt" means it's a two pulley, so it won't run slow for drilling metal. It's worth that if you really need one for making holes in wood, but I'd bet it will not sell at that price--at least in this area.

 

[SquareLJ]

It looks like a newer version of mine.



I paid $220 for mine and it needed a new bearing (best American made DP I could find for less than $500 in my area). Model number for mine is 113.21370. The chuck is pretty limited because of the locking collar. It appears to also have the Jacobs 633C chuck (same as mine).

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Those are good DPs. My buddy has one and it has built many race trucks.

SquarLJ's DP is a 2 pulley as well, and the lowest speed is 380, which is more than fine for metal. It will drill metal all day.

I'd say go for it if it checks out in person.

And yes, you can buy different chucks.

 

[astroracer]

You don't really need a bigger chuck if you buy drills with 1/2" shanks. Enco carries Silver & Demming and their own house brand with 1/2" shanks.
Better yet, spoil yourself and get a set of Rota-Broaches, you will like them.
Mark

 

[tedsters]

thats a pretty nice DP looks like it would clean up nice, its been on there over a week he might make you a good deal on it.

 

[Davefr]

"New belt" means it's a two pulley, so it won't run slow for drilling metal. It's worth that if you really need one for making holes in wood, but I'd bet it will not sell at that price--at least in this area.

^^Untrue.

It uses a real thin belt and two 9 groove pulleys which gives it a very wide speed range. (Much wider speed range then most CM drill presses.) Speed changes are really easy.

The problem is lack of table elevation, table tilt and it remains to be seen how long that specialized belt will be available. Table tilt can be accomplished with an add on table that was an accessory at the time.

I think the price is reasonable.

I have this model as a backup DP.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

^^Untrue.

It uses a real thin belt and two 9 groove pulleys which gives it a very wide speed range. (Much wider speed range then most CM drill presses.) Speed changes are really easy.

The problem is lack of table elevation, table tilt and it remains to be seen how long that specialized belt will be available. Table tilt can be accomplished with an add on table that was an accessory at the time.

I think the price is reasonable.

I have this model as a backup DP.

Thank you for the correction.

 

[zkling]

Ugh, I thought I replied to this earlier, but somehow got lost. :

Anyway, Dave brought it up, they are a nice machine, BUT I'm pretty sure those use a goofy o-ring type belt that MAY cause sourcing problems down the road. You could do better if patient or worse. Depends on how fast you need a drill press.

Might want to check this one out.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/tls/4955183703.html

 

[SquareLJ]

Mine has a V-belt. Can still get it from SEARS.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/cra...138/0009/113/model-11321370/0247/0713080.html

 

[Buckgnarly]

It is a VERY narrow V belt that is still available from Sears. I have two spares, I think they were less than 10 bucks each. I tried to source a Gates or other brand, but even the local NAPA could not find one listed that narrow. Someone has to make them for Sears I would think, but I have yet to find the OEM.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I have the same drill press, bought it many years ago from the local newspaper classifieds (before the internet). It has served me well, and it does have a very wide range of speeds. The only thing I can really complain about is the lack of rack and pinion lift for the table.
I paid $125 for mine even back than and I hunted for a long time before I finally scored it.

I wouldn't hesitate to get that one.

 

[Zrexxer]

I bought one brand new about 1980, and I've been using it ever since. On the original belt, which for some reason everyone thinks is such a problem. I'd say 35 years on a belt is pretty damn good. The belts are available from Gates as well as other sources, even if NAPA can't find them.

 

[Major Ramifications]

Oh yeah, AFAIK mine is still on the original belt.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I bought one brand new about 1980, and I've been using it ever since. On the original belt, which for some reason everyone thinks is such a problem. I'd say 35 years on a belt is pretty damn good. The belts are available from Gates as well as other sources, even if NAPA can't find them.

Have a part number for possible future reference?

 

[Zrexxer]

I believe it's a 5M Polyflex from Gates, but I don't remember the length offhand.

 

[t4runner]

To me its a fair price but $100 would be better.