ANOTHER DRILL PRESS FOLLOWED ME HOME

[@engineer3112]

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

[@daveticehurst4191]

The belt tension is done by the bent lever next to the plastic headed bolt that you were trying to take out. Keep this one and give Jordan one of your other ones. Regards from Australia.

[@duron700r]

I was surprised you didn't know that trick that Dave mentioned!

[@trollforge]

Of course you beat me to this exact comment Dave! (Well other than the Regards from Austrailia part...) ;)

[@mrpete222]

YOU ARE CORRECT--i WAS WRONG

[@jamesconnors5653]

No filters, much appreciated. Thank you.

[@miltonjones8264]

Mr. Pete! Still the BEST educational and entertainment on today's television. If its still called that.... Back in the day I would have been happy to have you as my shop teacher. I know I would have learned something. I might of even taken up being a machinist, like my father. I can't wait for your next video Mr. Pete. My favorite shop teacher. MJ

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very very much for the encouragement. I bought a couple of videos on the other day, that no one will watch. So I needed some encouragement

[@madsam7582]

@@mrpete222 Most times it isn't a case of what people want to watch, pretty much everyone subscribed WANTS to see the channels they subscribe to it's just the KZbin algorithms that mean that people don't see when the channels they're subscribed to post things. That's why you'll see some channels say "subscribe AND ring the bell" that means that you'll get the notification when they post. But another good way to do it is get an Instagram account, and ask your KZbin subscribers to follow you there, and you can post pictures of current projects, and use that to alert people when you put videos up on KZbin.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

I'm glad You're not a close friend visiting me, so my machines would follow You home..... Joking! Here in Sweden we faced the same, a 10 degree C quick drop in temperature, wind from the north moving unpleasantly fast.... In general, the risk of tipping over is very valuable to think about. Lots of speeds but at the cost of lots of work.... I agree with You, humans don't like time consuming work. The same here. The geartrain on the mini lathe is used for threading and a DC motor moves the leadscrew in normal cutting.....

[@mrpete222]

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[@k2smd]

Less than $100 is a great price. I've had that drill same drill press for 40 years and it's still going strong. The rusty handle next to the plastic wing nuts is how you tension the belt (you don't need to pry with a screw driver) and changing speed is very fast and easy. Keep up the great work!

[@mrpete222]

I thought that rusty lever was the lock for the head stock to be tightened to the column

[@Manf-ft6zk]

Thank you for the nice presentation of the machine. The speed will be 510rpm at 14:31 according to the setting of the belts. Without to much experience I would propose to put the machine on a pair of wooden beams to keep children from knocking it down.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

It will be serviceable when you are done. Jordon will enjoy it.😊😊😊😊

[@ralphgould2783]

Mr. Pete, I purchased a new Sears drill press in 1975. It had been in the catalog about 4 years by then. It was made by Atlas Press in the USA. It had a production size table with T slots. No openings for coolant to leak from and no center hole in the table. There was a 1/2 inch threaded pipe hole in one corner to feed the coolant back to a pump. It had a broad base and weighed close to 275 lbs. It had 8 speeds, but to accomplish that, it used a special 1/4 inch V belt. I believe the low speed was around 150 rpm. I used it mostly for metalwork and never had the belt slip. I did purchase a couple of spare belts. After 15 years I replaced the spindle bearings due to noise. Like many drill presses of that era, the spindle was a male Jacobs #33 taper. It came with a 1/2 inch Jacobs 633 chuck with a threaded locking collar. I think by 1980 Sears started importing drill presses. That might be a clue as to the age of your drill press. It was a good machine. We moved out of state in 1994 and I wanted something better, so I sold it to a friend. He still has it and uses it more than I did and has not had to replace the bearings again. I bought a Clausing 15 inch drill press with mechanical variable speed and a 1200 rpm motor for metal work. It was near the end of Clausing's USA production. It's 15 years old and I haven't had to do anything except lubrication. It does have a female Morse #2 taper. It has T slots and no center hole. Enjoy your new tool!

[@mrpete222]

I loved your comment and my answer will be very similar to your comment. In 1971 I purchased a Sears 15 inch drill press with the narrow belt. It did not have a production table. I used it for many years. And my bearings went out after about 20 years and I replace them. Actually it was a pretty darn good machine, but I wanted one that ran slower. I did not need the high speeds. So I gave that to my buddy who was the auto teacher. Believe it or not, in three hours I am meeting him at his house to make a video of that sears press

[@llapmsp]

I am jealous, that is the drill press I have always wanted. The speeds, M/T spindle, and the table are the features I look for in a drill press. You scored a good one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Jordan is gonna love it. I have it's 2 pulley brother. Mom and Dad bought it for me Christmas, 12.18.93. I wrote the date under the cover. Write the date and a note to him there. The memories he gets will be priceless. I'm sure Dad wasn't happy, as I recall it was $300.00. Mom told him to do it. They grew up in the depression, Dad was a banker. I did have to locktite the set screw on the drive pulley. The lever on the left side is for tightening the belts. Mine has been a great home owner unit. No problems at all. Not everyone needs or can afford industrial grade tools.

[@mrpete222]

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[@65bugnut]

I enjoyed your video Mr Pete. I inherited a drill press from my uncle. It's a cheap Pro Tech made in Taiwan, but it's missing the chuck. It has a 1/2 HP motor with a single belt, it does have a light, but it isn't as nice as your Craftsman. I live about 40 minutes away from Dewitt Nebraska where the Vise Grip plant was. The town is almost dead, since the plant closed. The junk that is sold now under the Vise Grip name is just junk. John

[@mrpete222]

What a tragedy when they close that vice grip factory.

[@joemcgarry1106]

Great video Lyle. That was a good deal on that drill press. The Morse taper feature on the spindle gives it a lot of value. I have, and still own Sears power tools of the same vintage, yes they cheapened up some features but they always did, and are still getting the job done. Really good score!

[@Bob_Adkins]

Mine has a Jacobs taper, I assume his does too.

[@joemcgarry1106]

@@Bob_Adkins It may be a Jacobs taper. Lyle claimed it was a Morse taper. I took him at his word.

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@joemcgarry1106 Oh, me too! Honestly, I can't tell the difference without carefully comparing or reading the markings. It's quite possible they are different, I was just warning about automatically assuming it's Morse when it could be Jacobs because mine is.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

I bought one identical in the 80's. They had a return on the store floor. When I requested to see it run, the salesman was hesitant, saying he didn't have an extension cord. I quickly pointed to a shelf full of them behind him. He plugged it in and I immediately saw why he hesitated, the spindle was bent. I walked 40 feet to the catalog department and ordered one new. Great drill press. Thanks Lyle!

[@mrpete222]

You’re a very wise man to ask for a demonstration

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

Like the vintage lathe behind the drill press

[@stevewilliams2498]

Regards from the UK. That has got to be better than the alternative .. hand held drill. I could be persuaded to swap. Morse taper missing from mine too.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@MrPossumeyes]

Good score, Mr Pete. $85 got you a nice ViceGrip, a useful wee vice, a drill bit and they threw in a drill press like mine! Nice. And I did enjoy having a look around Studio G. Thanks.

[@donaldkormos5529]

Have almost the exact same drill press ... but 1-1/2 horsepower and 17" version ... Model No. 113.213170. Made in Taiwan. Mine has 16 speeds from a low of 200 rpm to a high of 3630 rpm. My tilt/swivel table ... which I ALSO installed backwards like yours was ... does have T-slots. I'll have to correct table orientation! It has been my workhorse for 30+ years in my basement ... zero rust and still great chrome. Purchased it May 17, 1990 ... still have the original manual and receipt. Manual says nothing about M2 taper ... but I've put a note in User's Manual to remind myself. Like the receipt says "Your Money's Worth and a Whole Lot More." Because of your video, I've learned several things about my old press I never knew or bothered to investigate. For that, I thank you sir!!

[@donaldkormos5529]

BTW ... drill press cost me $399.88 plus $27.98 tax (Cleveland, OH) ... for a total of $427.86 in 1990. All the best ...

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for that information

[@PatchManMary20]

Mr. Peterson, I own a very similar Craftsman drill press, that I've had for at least 30 years. I've never been impressed with it. The original chuck was garbage and I replaced it about 20 years ago. When under a medium to heavy load, the belt will slip, rendering the press unusable. Like you, I appreciate the older, quality made US tools and own an ancient Delta drill press that works perfectly. It was purchased at an on-line auction from a local school district, and the table had dozens of peck marks from who knows how many students over the years, but the quality is impeccable. I'll take a 50 year old, US made tool over an import any day of the week. Keep up the great videos!

[@mrpete222]

Could not agree more with you

[@douglasbollinger8678]

That exact same model of drill press has been re-badged and sold by many retailers over the years. The version I own was purchased from Harbor Freight 12 years ago and except for the table is identical to yours except HF gave you a capacitor start motor. A few things: The jack shaft pulley assembly rotates on a pin in the casting for belt tensioning. Make sure it keeps moving by lubricating it with oil. The same for the motor mount pins. Others have mentioned the lever to tighten the belts. Usually the drive belts are junk and have taken a set. I used a accu-link belt from your favorite Freight store. One link belt was enough for both belts. I bought parts from Grizzly (from their version) to add a traditional depth stop to the drill press although you could easily make them as a project. The main part is a piece that clamps to the quill with a threaded rod that is used with a clothespin-type height adjuster. Works great! I still use the factory spindle clamp at the handle to lock the quill down. I also bought a used keyless Albrecht chuck for the press back years ago when these were cheap on Ebay. It amuses me that the new price for the chuck was far more than the drill press itself! Overall, as long as you view it as a light 1/2" drill press it works fine with it's saving grace being the 3 belt pulleys that drop the RPM's down to usable metal cutting speeds.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for the tips. I did not realize that center pulley was used for tensioning.

[@douglasbollinger8678]

@@mrpete222 When the jack shaft pulley mechanism seized on mine, the one belt was much tighter than the other causing vibration because the pulley wasn't centering correctly between the other two and it wasn't obvious. Had to use a prybar to pull the works out and lube.

[@hootinouts]

Excellent find Mr. Pete! I wish you many years of good use from it. I have had many stray machines follow me home over the years and none have shown any interest in leaving. Same with all the orphaned kittens I've adopted over the years. All happy to be under my care.

[@P61guy61]

I busted out laughing when you said don’t be nosy. Thank you for posting.

[@johnmccrane1660]

great video, great info.

[@johncloar1692]

Mr. Pete you done well. I have one similar for over 30 years an it has it faults but over all it get the job done. You need to pick up a hand truck at you next auction.

[@mrpete222]

Actually, I do have two hand trucks

[@roylucas1027]

Very interesting video. Not all videos need to be earth shattering. I’m happy to see a smart man share his wisdom. 79 years young, keep those videos coming, will keep you young.

[@charliemacrae1045]

I use to have one of them. It drilled thousands of holes 1/2”-3/4” through 1/4” and 3/8” material. Good little drill for the money.

[@mrpete222]

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[@jamesupton143]

Mr Pete I have that exact drill press. It has served me well and keeps on serving. I purchased it new. Just a FYI, I do change belt speeds depending on what I'm doing.

[@mrpete222]

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[@christurley391]

Thanks for the video.

[@erikclausen4780]

Great deal on the drill press and I always enjoy the action thank you for showing Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@charleshill506]

"pay attention to this, don't be nosey", always the great teacher.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@dannywilsher4165]

Great video as always Mr. Pete! I have a drill press like this one. I got it in a trade back in the early 70's. It evidently had fallen over because the lid was bent and never stayed closed. I finally got tired of it not closing correctly about 2 months ago and took it apart and beat it into submission. It now looks and closes like a new one. Didn't take me but 50 something years to get around to it!!! But it always worked flawlessly at drilling holes...

[@mrpete222]

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[@stevelarkin329]

Mr.Pete , I thought I remembered you owning Walker Turner drillpress [s] don't they have mores taper spindles ?? Great video as always !!!! Many Thanks

[@mrpete222]

That Walker is still my favor go to drill press. But it is for smaller sizes only half inch and under It never did have a tapered spindle

[@starcarrier1874]

That press has everything needed for home shop use and more. I would’ve been thrilled to have the crank up table alone. Just needs a little clean up. Good pick.

[@mrpete222]

😁

[@KUGW]

Hey Mr. Pete there's a 12 step program for tool junkies to stop you from buying more lol, I hear its a good program but I refuse to go, who doesn't need more tools lol.. Love the Videos keep em coming..... your channel is an inspiration...

[@mrpete222]

I would fail after step three. I hope I never get cured, lol

[@KUGW]

@@mrpete222 lol, I feel your pain, I'm tool junkie, when I'm not buying tools I'm looking for things to take apart or fix lol

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@walterbordett2023]

I own that same drill press bought new from Sears sometime after 1989. It has worked well for me as a DIY homeowner. I love the speed range and the MT. You have nailed the strengths and weaknesses. I made an extension cord with a GFCI outlet and a foot switch to operate the motor hands free. A magnet mounted shop light from the HF place fixes the illumination issue. A magnet on the side of the head casting stores the key. I think you got Jordan a deal at $85.00.

[@jastikawoodmetaldiyproject7276]

Those belt tensioning knobs seem to be universal across all imports. I purchased a Jet 20" metalworking drill press 4 years ago. Both those tensioning plastic knobs disintegrated and fell apart in my hands. Complained to JET and they only offered to send new ones. What good would that do. Fixed it myself. Paid $1500 for that press and expected better quality.

[@ClanChapman1rRS]

I have a Jet Drill press that is almost identical to that one. My on/off switch is a beter design mounted in the front plastic attachment screwed to the front. Mine is also a 12 speed with the same speed denominations and adjust components but 16" with same base and quill control handle. The depth stop is different being mounted on the left side and is a verticle screw on a bracket with several nuts that can be adjusted but my motor is a cap start. The rust on mine easily came off with some chrome polish. I have seen quite a few of these with identical castings configuration but with different peripherals installed. Hope he has fun with it!

[@mrpete222]

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[@metalwork.]

Nice find.... Has a lot of good features.

[@joecolanjr.8149]

Another video to go with my coffee...you are really spoiling us this week Mr.Pete. Sweet!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@clydedecker765]

I have the Horror Fright duplicate of this drill press. I DO NOT have that chart for changing the belts! I have tried to copy screens before and am hoping I can do it here. Have not been lucky enough in the past. Mine came WITH a drift. That's because it came assembly required. The first thing I did was make a large base for it.

[@mrpete222]

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[@libertyvilleguy2903]

I have a Craftsman drill press just like that! It’s been rock solid for me.

[@justinbrewer8408]

Always a good day when I can start the morning with a new mrpete video

[@andyloebrown8250]

I inherited the same exact drill press. It is in an unheated garage here in northern NY. 27° today, 24 mph wind. The table is also on with the swivel sign facing the post. When spring comes in March, April or May, I'll rotate the table. Thanks for the video.

[@mrpete222]

Do you live up by Andrew Cammarata? I love his channel

[@andyloebrown8250]

@@mrpete222 No, Andrew camarata is 5hrs south of my location. I like his channel also. Especially enjoyed the addition of the steel roof to has castle .

[@johnferguson2728]

That’s a nice find Mr Pete. Thanks for sharing!

[@adamgarrison4400]

Great job an another good buy.

[@jimintaos]

A number of years ago I bought a drill press at a traveling tool sale. I think it was a Central Machinery tool and I paid $150.00 for it. I swear it is exactly the same machine as you just bought. The only difference I can see is that mine came with a round table. I have gotten good use out of it over the years and while I would like to have had a good heavy duty Delta but I got what I could afford at the time and it has so far done everything I have needed it to do. with the exception of one thing-no one is ever even a little bit impressed when they see it. Oh well, maybe one of these days I will get the Kemp Smith milling machine up and running and they will be impressed with that.

[@georgetouliatos5972]

I have the exact same drill press. I bought it new at Sears around 1992.

[@mrpete222]

That is probably about the vintage of mine

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

What is that in the back of your video! Possibly a band Saw.

[@janderson8401]

My brother in law has never had any good luck with purchases from Sears. He has always been disappointed so he hasn’t bought any Sears items in probably 40 years. On the other hand I have a wood lathe and a jig saw that my old boss bought from Sears 50 or 60 years ago, and my dad’s old craftsman table saw has found a home with my oldest nephew.

[@mrpete222]

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[@danbreyfogle8486]

I think you did okay on price and I agree that Mr. Roebuck had his backed turned when Mr. Sears agreed to this model with some of the cheep features. I have a Sears Craftsman bench press that has more cast iron in the head than your machine has as a total. And the base on mine makes your model look like a toy. But mine is a bench model so I am very limited but as a woodworker I do okay with it. My Dad was a radio and TV repair guy from 1947 until he passed away in 2016 at the age of 90. His constant complaint was the mess mice made inside radios stored in garages and sheds. They would chew up the wire insulation and pee all over like you mentioned. Good video, love the critique as well as the praise for the good things about it.

[@mrpete222]

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[@davidpeterson5186]

Nice purchase, keep the new one and make a video about cleaning it up, making new knobs, and changing speeds. I went to an outdoor auction in Rockford on November 12th and wore long underwear, hat, and winter coat. It was sleeting and needless to say my buddy and I did not stick it out to the end.

[@mrpete222]

Nothing worse than an outdoor auction in the cold. It doesn’t matter how you dress, you end up sitting in the car or going home

[@randykane474]

I just bought that very same model. Thanks for pointing out the Morse taper.

[@colmone5592]

My drill press is similar but without the swivel table. I clamp a small engineer's hand vise within the drill vise. This gives much better work holding for many items. I love using it.

[@mrpete222]

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[@angelramos-2005]

Mine is 17",1 1/2 HP and it has been running for 25 years on the same speed for wood and metal.Thank you for sharing.

[@mrpete222]

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[@markne4854]

Mr Pete thank you for this video and your very good humour. I think you got a good buy.

[@mrpete222]

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[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

Coco is thinking about a new direction!🥂🥂🥂🥂

[@ohmbug10]

That's a really good deal and not a bad machine for starting out. I believe that motor will put out 1 full horsepower for at least .003 seconds.

[@mrpete222]

I think you had a decimal Point in the wrong spot. It would be .0003 seconds

[@Donorcyclist]

Great video, Mr. Pete! I'm looking for a press like this with low speeds. I had to drill a 3/4 inch hole recently, and did it much too fast on the only drill press I have, set at it's lowest speed. I don't like ruining bits.

[@mtmcommunity]

I love drill presses! I was 8 years old when I first learned how to use one and could use one by myself due to how safe I was and knowing all the safety around it :) I also learned how to change gears in the motor and exchange the belt on it. I've done so many cool things with a drill press it's actually insane, now I stepped up to a milling machine with my grandpa 😁

[@mrpete222]

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[@bcwrangler]

I have the 20" version of your new DP but it's got T-slots, 3MT, 3/4" chuck, and a little bigger motor. I really like mine for the shop. You'll be happy with it

[@mrpete222]

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[@jsteifel]

wow are you getting cranky... and of course you adore your daughter.. Hope you have a good turkey day... watch out for those low flying turkeys... 😀

[@transmitterguy478]

That one is just like mine. I bought it in 1992 when I worked at Sears. Some guy bought a lot of woodworking power tools, drill press, planers, saws, etc. for his shop, then he was in a bad car accident and couldn't use the stuff so he brought them all back to Sears and got his money back. Sears marked all the stuff down, so I bought a few of the tools and the drill press was one of them. I milled the top of my CAT 3406 engine with it and it worked great!🤣 Mr. Pete, you got a good deal!

[@mrpete222]

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[@CraigLYoung]

When you give the drill press to Jordan make sure you give him one of your floating vices. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@mrpete222]

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[@vintagesawyer6246]

Great find! My Dad loved Craftsman tools and it kinda rubbed off on me. You are my new favourite shop teacher sir👍

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much. Keep watching. Lots more to come before I die

[@krisgreenwood5173]

I have a craftsmans drill press. I've had it for 30 years and has never given me a bit of trouble.

[@pnuts1649]

Great video........ I needed the scolding for looking around your garage also. lols I think it's a great deal. A drill press for the prices of a tank of gas for your truck. And you know how long that last. Are nine drill presses really crazy???? I own more cars than that. You better whip up!!!! Have a good one Mr. Pete

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@AG-ld2qt]

Mrpete, I think you made a good buy. The press has good bones and can be upgraded with a higher quality motor and a better chuck if and when needed. I greatly enjoy your videos and learn new things all the time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy Holidays!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@michaelgaffney5643]

I've had the same machine for around 30 years, and it gets used almost daily. It's held up very well and has to date required no repairs. I agree the quality is not great, but it has always done everything I asked of it, and I work on some fairly large things. I do change speeds fairly often, and it's not really to bad an operation. It's functional enough that I rarely use the BP for drilling. Thanks for the video. Mike

[@keithpattison6763]

Hello Lyle! I have a similar drill press, labeled ¨Porsch¨ from PRC, bought about 40 years ago, bench type. When used, it vibrated everything off the table it was mounted to. Nothing out of balance but the motor was so badly wound it appeared that windings were fighting each other. Put a different motor on it and it is now a good drill. Had to modify the middle pulley mount to slide, as it was bolted down and difficult to move. I think I paid about A$125 for it and it has served me well.

[@mrpete222]

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[@bearsrodshop7067]

Well Lyle, i have one of the same, but my belt guard is plastic, but the motor is not open on the sides, and is 1/2 horse ( I will have to go make sure when it warms up here ). I bought mine for 100 bucks, and in same condition as yours. I now have accumulated 4 floor models and 2 bench top radial sears drill presses. Best buy was on Oct 10th this year when i won a bid on a Powematic 1200 with power Z with morse 3 and has the 3/4 (19mm) chuck. Stay warm, and Keep on Keeping on, Bear.

[@frankward709]

Good deal Thanks for the video

[@jeffreysanto]

I think your estimate on it being around 25 years old is accurate. I have a Ridgid brand drill press from the same era. The base casting, column, speed range, pully assembly, motor, and depth stop setup are nearly identical. There are a few cosmetic differences but I would not be surprised to learn they were made in the same factory. I have a question and perhaps an idea for a future video. You have explained in the past of the advantages of a milling machine over a drill press. Have you ever done a video explaining why a drill press is still an asset in a shop even if that shop has a Bridgeport or other kind of mill? Maybe talk about the differences between things like what it takes to change the spindle speeds on a press vs. a mill, precision drilling vs. quick production, differences in setup and so on?

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for the suggestion

[@jennitro]

I bought a "Packard" drill press at auction last year. It looks very similar and is listed as 3/4 HP. I didn't know about the taper shank on the chuck. Mine has that as well. My chuck is a CYC 16MM, so it looks similar, too. Thanks also for the info on how to tighten the belts, I used it to make a hole in the back of my computer case and it slipped a bit. Now I know how to tighten them up. I paid a bit more for it and had to drive to Memphis, TN to get it, but I took my dad with me and we had a good drive, so I think it was worth it overall.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

I bought mine, just like this, circa 1990. That press is about 30 years old.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@jasonmckenney1137]

Great buy Mr. Pete. I think it was a steal at $85!

[@sithus1966]

Looks good to me. The sarcastic high pitch voice is priceless!

[@mrpete222]

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[@hdrk59]

Thank you Mr Pete

[@garrockwaters304]

I love the rotating depth stop on this. I have one just like it and would never buy a drill press without one. This is a fast and convenient way to set a depth stop. Rotate the dial counter clockwise to zero,put a little tension on the tightener and rotate to desired depth then tighten it. So much easier than that LAME threaded/nut nonsense!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, I will try that although it seems insane to me. I am surprised that you love it. Several other commenters hated it, lol.

[@rbarnes4081]

I also like the rotating depth stop. Use mine all the time, quick easy, seems pretty accurate.

[@williamsauer658]

Good one for a home shop. ❤

[@inspector1794]

That was a reasonable price to pay. I have a similar drill press and it's ok. The features you pointed out were what I was looking for when I bought mine except I wanted a spit head too, I don't think that's a thing anymore. I have gotten used to the depth stop, it's quick and works both up and down just harder to do fine adjustments with. The Caterpillar/Federal dial indicator was probably sold by Caterpillar through their dealer parts departments. CAT used to sell many tools with both the CAT brand and the original manufacturers brand on them.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for explaining about the cat tools. I know they sold a complete line of mechanics wrenches and so forth

[@chrischapel9165]

Thats a good buy ( drill press) , So when mr pete first panned the box of tools there was a long tip lighter there ...those are all cheap wether you pay for a "quality" one or, cheap they last for about two grilling sessions.

[@Letsmakeitgreatagain.]

Hello Mr. Pete, Great introduction to the Craftsman Drill Press! I purchased mine brand new in about 1990! My chrome is just like new, and works great! No need for a screw driver to adjust the belts, the lever up on the side does a great job! After owning this machine for so many years, the only thing I found lacking was the quill travel of only 3 inches! Sometime would love to meet in person! If you're ever in the St. Louis area please let me know! I'm the "new be" that was interested in how to improve my channel! Thanks, Have a Happy New Year! Steven M.

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[@goatmoag]

Kind of reminds me of the porter cable I bought a few years back that I have been pretty happy with. It has the same sort of table on it, except it does have a drain hole (unlike that table, the table on the PC is completely solid so the only place for oil to go is out that hole, which I really like) and all the corners are rounded so you can turn it 360. Has the crank up and and down, light, laser pointer, and has run real well. 5/8 inch chuck. Morse taper. "Sealed" 1hp motor. Handles can be used on either side. Hasn't been that many few years, but I was impressed at the time how reasonable the price was. Seems like it was only a couple $100. I was hoping you would cover the depth gauge / stop in his vid. While the PC above has a more standard depth stop, I have a no name bench top I recently bought off amazon for a song ($100 shipped) for inside the house at my desk / work station, that has the type depth stop on this one on your vid.

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[@ericbernard6035]

I think you did well Mr. Pete. My Craftsman drill press was slightly earlier than yours (mid 1980's) still quite tippy but a very handy tool in my woodworking shop. Initially used to sand the insides of arches in top sash of double hung windows I made and then used to mortise out material using a 3/8" mortising bit for the mortise and tenon joints. Very good buy. You did well.

[@danielr.schafer9504]

Wow good deal! Vice, vise grip hold down! Great deal…%) I’ve a similar unit, when it comes to moving it around the shop I walk it, pick two corners on the base and lean and turn back on forth walking it to where ever, so much better than sliding or moving with 2 wheel or cart, being so top heavy!keep up the good work Pete!

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[@624Dudley]

You’re right, Mr. Pete, that Lego safety switch is the cheesiest thing but at least it kinda works. That said, you got a square deal, and the MT2 spindle is a plus!

[@jmegown52302]

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[@paulerickson1906]

I always put a wide plate steel base on these drill presses. Usually a 1/4" minimum and large enough to stand on when using it. Bevel the edge to prevent a trip hazard. Never had one tip over after doing this.

[@mrpete222]

Great idea

[@briantaylor9266]

I have a Delta drill press of about the same vintage with enough identical parts and design features that it leads me to believe that they came from the same production facility. I find the depth stop is convenient and quick to adjust, but I can see it would take some time to get used to it.

[@jimhudson9958]

That is a great buy! It’s almost identical to my Porter Cable press and I’ve been very pleased with it.

[@nadacommie6235]

Good morning Mr. Pete. Nice video for Sunday coffee. I have the same one dent into the corner of the shop just for countersinking and tapping but it sits next to my grandfathers benchtop craftsman drill press that is built like a tank I use strictly for tapping now. it must be from around 1940's. let me know if you want any pics of it, was going to add a Procunier 1 tap head I got from lost creek to it but just haven't had the time yet. BTW, please call lost creek and get the stuff I left there for you.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, I will go over there soon

[@markkoons7488]

Lyle, I have a 17-1/2" Craftsman drill press that is otherwise indistinguishable from yours. I think our presses may be older than your guess. Mine is more like 40 years old. Nixon opened trade with China in '72. My drill press says "China" on the motor rather than Taiwan. I'd guess your drill press is almost unused and that the rust is attributable to life in an unheated garage or machine shed. I like to make an oversize auxiliary base for a top heavy machine, two ply of 3/4" plywood, 6 or 8" larger all around, with the edges chamfered and the corners rounded so the machine can easily be wrestled from one spot to another.

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[@josephpetito9718]

Approval of your assessment!

[@davewilson9924]

Nice video, Mr. Pete. $85 sounds ok, I bought one at a farm auction for $15. Only 2 bidders. It doesn't have the MT spindle, though. I got 2 pieces of 1/2 steel between 2' to 3' feet long and 2-3 inches wide; whatever I found in the scrap rack. Bolted to the base, it won't tip over!

[@mrpete222]

Good idea to make a tip proof

[@Duckfarmer27]

Lyle - I'd say a good get at that price. Probably 30 years ago I owed a Delta badged drill press that was a very close clone of that, had to be from the same factory. Never did like the depth stop but it did good work for me for years. Once I fell down the rabbit hole of old American machines that one got sold and replaced with a Powermatic from the 60s. Should work great for Jordan. I fully understand helping to outfit the grandson part.

[@Bob_Adkins]

I have a 30-year-old HF that looks to be from the same factory too.

[@alangrawien103]

I have a Ridgid that is a clone except for the rotating table. Great for home use. Anything serious needs to go to the shop.

[@GettinAuld]

Mr. Pete is on a tear today! Extremely enjoyable episode. My wife even liked this one. Hope you had a nice weekend, Mr. Peterson.

[@mrpete222]

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[@waynespyker5731]

1960-62, our cigar factory shop had an Atlas Clausing mill with the 3 pulleys to change speeds. It wasn't much of a problem for this new highschool graduate as the center pulley mounting was more industrial engineered. Next year went to a 20 Bridgeport shop, had trouble reaching the drawbar nut with a wrench to tighten or loosen. Had collected bearings/pulleys/longer motor mount to add a center idler my Walker Turner drill press but assisted living moved me away from home.

[@MrTL117]

I'd say not a bad score for the price. Still obvious where they cheaped out on the construction of it but overall it would be nice to have in a home garage. I bet a youtuber Squatch253 might be very interested in that Caterpillar indicator. Stay warm Mr. Pete

[@ypaulbrown]

Lyle, you can never have too many Drill presses, and since you have so many drill bits......best wishes, Paul

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