Yikes! Craftsman 100 Drill Press Help

[Davefr]

Great news! Glad you got it working properly.

 

[Modagger]

Glad to hear it was working. The reason I had asked about bending is the thought process that maybe it wasn't making contact. Sounds like it was the right train of thought, with the washers fixing it.

Just trying to lay out the reason behind the question for the next person, not saying you did anything improper.

I appreciate your input Cruzan80. Thanks

 

[Modagger]

Now to the rest of it.

 

[Modagger]

Now on to the rest of it.

 

[Beerhippie]

Now on to the rest of it.

I see one problem: A vintage DP should have an arc of randomly spaced and sized holes across the table.

 

[Modagger]

I see one problem: A vintage DP should have an arc of randomly spaced and sized holes across the table.

As soon as I get it cleaned up l’ll correct that.

 

[BSWS]

I am really glad that you found the problem, partly for you and partly because I will be reassembling the same motor in the next week or so. I've been following closely, great job.

 

[Mike'smeatshop]

I am really glad that you found the problem, partly for you and partly because I will be reassembling the same motor in the next week or so. I've been following closely, great job.

Me too. As soon as I get moved into my new to me shop. Keep it up.

 

[Modagger]

It took five hours today to bring this post back from the ravages of rust.

 

[Beerhippie]

It took five hours today to bring this post back from the ravages of rust.

Above and beyond, my man!

 

[Modagger]

Above and beyond, my man!

Many thanks Mr. Hippie!

 

[Rick_Br]

It took five hours today to bring this post back from the ravages of rust.

What was your process?

Rick

 

[Modagger]

What was your process?

I first made a copy of the “poor man’s lathe” that Jeff uses on his YouTube restoration videos. Then started with 80 grit sandpaper and a sanding block, worked up 400, switching to wet at 600 and going to 1500.

Finished with Mother’s mag polish and a coat of Butcher’s wax.

 

[Modagger]

Rick

Sorry about the split reply. Must’ve fat fingered some button.

Jeff

 

[Modagger]

Made some progress today on the pulley rig for the counterweight.

When it’s finished I plan to put some thread lock on and fill the recesses with JB Weld for a smooth look.

 

[Modagger]

All finished and waiting for my brother’s visit from Virginia to bring it home. I’ll have the counterweight installed before he gets here.

Thanks everyone for all of your help along the way.

Be well
Jeff