Show us your cool, "old" drill press
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Fretters
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If you do a search on the English forums, you should find plenty of examples of colour. I seem to recall seeing them in several colours, especially green, blue and grey, though as to which of those were factory, I honestly couldn't say. Sounds like the one you have will be something like the colour of this one currently on Ebay?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111318555767
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111318555767
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Yes , the colour looks like that one , mine only seems to be a litle brighter ...
Tomorow I'm going to remove those litle tins with the gearing indications and (hopefully) the original paint will be intact under them!
And what about the age of this machine? Any clue?
Tomorow I'm going to remove those litle tins with the gearing indications and (hopefully) the original paint will be intact under them!
And what about the age of this machine? Any clue?
Ahicksv
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Before, picked up from ebay, looks and felt like it sat outside for years.
After
Sandblasted cast iron pieces, lots of sanding on all the steel, added a toggle switch to side, and now just waiting on new belt.
After
Sandblasted cast iron pieces, lots of sanding on all the steel, added a toggle switch to side, and now just waiting on new belt.
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Fretters
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Nicely done. 
Top man. I love toggle switches. They just never look out of place on anything. They're like the universal classy switch of switches.
Top man. I love toggle switches. They just never look out of place on anything. They're like the universal classy switch of switches.
Jacob's Ladder
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What is that vise grip clamp called? I've never seen one like that. Does it fit in the holes?
Outlawmws
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Vise-Grip 11HD 11-Inch Locking Hold Down Clamp
Ahicksv
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Appreciate the compliments. I am happy with the results.
The vise clamp is pretty handy, came with another floor press I picked up awhile back. I think it works well.
The vise clamp is pretty handy, came with another floor press I picked up awhile back. I think it works well.
AWESOME! I found a tool I need/want/have to have. Sadly, that exact clamp is discontinued.
There are others, I think. That's for a different thread, though.
d.mcfarland
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Looks like harbor freight has a similar item. No idea on quality though.
Its not that great.. But IMO the vice grip one was not that great either.. Both are better then trying to hold with your hands..
d.mcfarland
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Sears has a Grip-On version available. Here's the link: http://www.sears.com/grip-on-12inch...1x000001&kpid=00921868000&kispla=00921868000P
Outlawmws
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Kaervak
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Picked this up last night after work from craigslist for $50
Craftsman 103.23640 It's only missing a couple small pieces that I should be able to track down, but the important part is no arc of shame at all and no cracks in either base. Everything works perfectly on it too. It is a drawback that the motor isn't period correct or has the right pulley (or wired even remotely safely!), but that can be taken care of. Very happy with the purchase.
Craftsman 103.23640 It's only missing a couple small pieces that I should be able to track down, but the important part is no arc of shame at all and no cracks in either base. Everything works perfectly on it too. It is a drawback that the motor isn't period correct or has the right pulley (or wired even remotely safely!), but that can be taken care of. Very happy with the purchase.
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Outlawmws
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Nice find; Model 80 I think? 2-1/4" post?
Kaervak
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Near as I can tell it is a model 80 and a 2.250" post. From the one sales ad I was able to find (posted on this very forum) it's the "high end" Model 80 one too. I'm really impressed that after all these years only three original pieces are missing and there's no damage at all to the press. I shouldn't have too much trouble tracking down a proper motor, but the one that's on there now will work, just need to rewire it.
Love this thread, very nice drills...
I was going to buy a Harbor Freight benchtop drill press but saw an old craftsman on craigslist for $20 and had to give it a shot. I am not sure what I have but its solid and heavy and I really like it! It jumps to the left when I drill something so I may need to rebuild it with new bushings/bearings (hope the spindle is not bent)... Anyone have any ideas how to take out the spindle? This one has a craftsman badge but a dunlap 1/3hp motor on the back.
I was going to buy a Harbor Freight benchtop drill press but saw an old craftsman on craigslist for $20 and had to give it a shot. I am not sure what I have but its solid and heavy and I really like it! It jumps to the left when I drill something so I may need to rebuild it with new bushings/bearings (hope the spindle is not bent)... Anyone have any ideas how to take out the spindle? This one has a craftsman badge but a dunlap 1/3hp motor on the back.
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jakemac
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Don't worry about the mixed branding on your new DP. Many Craftsman power tools of that era were sold without motors. That allowed the buyer to choose different power options, as well as different price points for the the motors. Dunlap was Sear's "economy" line for that time period, but there is little difference in the quality from the Craftsman line. I'm not sure, but the biggest difference may be bushings vs ball bearings in that motor (?). Another member would have more knowledge about it than I would. Either way, it should be a good machine once you have it up and running. It looks like a Model 80 or perhaps a Model 100. The diameter of the post will tell.
For $20 you did well (dare I say it's in the suckage range ?), and will have a DP that will last much longer than anything you would have picked up at HF.
For $20 you did well (dare I say it's in the suckage range ?), and will have a DP that will last much longer than anything you would have picked up at HF.
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Outlawmws
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I agree looks like an 80. if it's 2-1/4" post, its an 80, if larger, a 150.
Either way a great deal!
Either way a great deal!
Outlawmws
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The lever on the left front is the "clamp screw" for the spindle position. If you look there is a slot and the screw closes the housing on the outer spindle dia.
Last week i got this Atlas 1010 for $75. It is missing 2 feed handles and the balls that go on them.
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What is the length and diameter of the handles (both the shank and ball diameters)? I have a pair of handles from a Delta DP600 that might fit. They are 7/16 dia shanks.
Thanks, I am talking about the solid arm that you pull down to lower and raise the drill while its running to drill holes. Its just a solid bar with tiny grooves in each end and it slides into two holes but it falls out when in the vertical position. It seems like it should stay centered?
ryclo, there is a hole in the end of the shaft that the handle bar goes through, there was a bolt with a finger pad instead of hex head that goes in there to tighten against the pull bar so you can easily set it at any length through the shaft for perfect leverage. 
Good find ecotec, mind getting a good clear pic of the sticker on the front of the head?
Good find ecotec, mind getting a good clear pic of the sticker on the front of the head?
67carl
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Can you find a model number plate on it anywhere or other numbers? Mine has one on the base - see it in the pic below on the base, near the shaft.
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Also, here's a link where a guy did a total resto with pics and details that I've bookmarked for when I get to mine (thanks jbvinbal... something something. Can't remember the rest!)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146523&highlight=craftsman+150+restoration
And another helpful thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51384
There is also a site where you can download a pdf of the original owners manual but for some reason I didn't bookmark that and can't find it. If you can't find it and would like a copy of the owners manual PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146523&highlight=craftsman+150+restoration
And another helpful thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51384
There is also a site where you can download a pdf of the original owners manual but for some reason I didn't bookmark that and can't find it. If you can't find it and would like a copy of the owners manual PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you.
softailgarage
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A buddy picked up this Chicago Tool Company press for free, asked me to get it running, which I did. I'm dying to restore it, but he said I didn't have to. Well, I started to clean it up anyway. By the time he comes to pick it up, I'll have the chrome shining like new (Hehehe). I really, really dig the crank up table, i gotta get one.
thanks for the heads up guys, here is a pic of the model number and a pic showing what I am taking about (circled in red). There is not hole for a thumb screw to hold the bar in any spot?
One other question, can the depth stop be changed out to a normal column style? Mine has a little allen head set screw you tighten on a ring which seems to be more work than needed vs the other style??
One other question, can the depth stop be changed out to a normal column style? Mine has a little allen head set screw you tighten on a ring which seems to be more work than needed vs the other style??
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jakemac
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ryclo -
Here's a link to the owner's manual for your DP. Perhaps you can figure out the handle issue from the parts diagram.
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/2997.pdf
Here's a link to the owner's manual for your DP. Perhaps you can figure out the handle issue from the parts diagram.
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/2997.pdf
Exmaxima1, the diameter of the feed handle is around 3/8", the OAL of handle and ball is 6 1/4", 5" of handle is hanging out of the ball, the ball's diameter is about 1 1/4".
I do not have a caliper. I used a tape measure.
I should probably get a caliper.
I do not have a caliper. I used a tape measure.
I should probably get a caliper.
Ryclo, my bad. My model 100 has a threaded hole in the end to put a thumb screw type bolt. 
You can change out the stop nut to a standard stop nut and toss that set screw collar in the parts bin. Also, you could find a standard bolt that fits in the set screw hole and weld the open end of a Craftsman ignition combo wrench on the bolt for easy access. I did that as a back up for a member the other day that I made a stop nut for, wish I had taken a pic).
You can change out the stop nut to a standard stop nut and toss that set screw collar in the parts bin. Also, you could find a standard bolt that fits in the set screw hole and weld the open end of a Craftsman ignition combo wrench on the bolt for easy access. I did that as a back up for a member the other day that I made a stop nut for, wish I had taken a pic).Nine4, glad to do it. I will be careful with the decal when I finally get around to cleaning it up. It works so well, I just pressed it into service. For $75, I got a 65 year old tool that still works great back into service. I am really happy with it.
awesome, thanks! I may have to drill and tap so I can set the bar position....