ANOTHER DRILL PRESS FOLLOWED ME HOME

It happened again--broke my promise--bought another machine I do not need.
I now have 9 drill presses in various sizes--CRAZY.
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[@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!!

[@jamesconnors5653]

No filters, much appreciated. Thank you.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

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

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

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

[@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

[@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]

👍👍

[@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... 😀

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnmccrane1660]

great video, great info.

[@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.

[@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]

👍👍

[@P61guy61]

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

[@CraigLYoung]

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

[@mrpete222]

😀

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

Like the vintage lathe behind the drill press

[@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

[@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.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@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

[@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]

😁

[@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!

[@charleshill506]

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

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@christurley391]

Thanks for the video.

[@rrabbit1960]

Good morning, Mr. Pete! $80.00=a good deal, in my opinion!" "1 H.P. developed" is where the motor stalls, not the actual running HP. The way it's tested gives a higher value than what the motor is actually rated by the manufacturer. Check the motor plate: a true 1 HP motor will draw 0.75 kw (750 watts). More than likely that is a 3/4 HP motor that has been exaggerated by Sears. There is at least one video I have watched where they explain how the testing is done to "hype" (exaggerate) the horsepower rating. You are right about the inadequate bases on most new drill presses. I've seen a newer high-end Powermatic that only had a 12" base! My Clausing drill press from the '60s has at least a 15 " base that weighs 66 lbs by itself. Over-all weight on that press is around 550 lbs. It was loaded on my pick-up with a forklift, and I bolted a skid to the base. Slid it across the yard and into the shop using a hand winch and logging chain. 2 guys with a hand truck aren't moving this one!

[@mrpete222]

I had a clausing drill press at the high school. Extremely well-built and incredibly heavy

[@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

[@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]

👍

[@joecolanjr.8149]

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

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@justinbrewer8408]

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

[@Unrivaledanime]

Mr Pete i am the man who owned that drill press and i am talking to you from the other side. and my name in fact is Bubba LOL

[@mrpete222]

I am actually laughing out loud

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

Cheers 🥂🥂🥂

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

👍👍

[@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.

[@janettehill8544]

The quill stop works when turning clock wise, to affect a lock on the quill in a desired position. To set for a down stop, put the quill in the desired position and turn the lock mechanism counter clockwise until it hits a stop and lock it. Now the quill should be free to return to the start position, but will only go down as far as the lock was set at. I agree that this is less intuitive then a traditional stop rod, but it does work. You failed to note that the lever handle next to the motor lock, is how to tighten the belt. It must have a rack in there to enable that. It also should be noted that if the press base was bolted to a larger pc. of plywood, it would be less tippy.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for a detailed and well thought out explanation of the spindle lock

[@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]

👍👍

[@ronitsingh85]

Man I love me a GOOD drill press but it has to be solid and beefy. Although it has some good features, its not as beautiful and solid looking. But it will do the job! My first was a small chinese drill press that was ugly and cheap but did do the job well, the 1/2hp motor would warm up pretty quick. This was in Fiji, sold it when I came to US. Here I got myself a JET brand hefty drill press for $55, it is from the 1980s AND MADE IN jAPAN. It is not as nice looking as delta and other USA made drill presses from the 40s and 50s but is solid and run perfectly true, I was surprised how true it ran! But no swivel base or morse taper shaft. I think with what this sears drill press offers, you will like it.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@metalwork.]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mrpete222]

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[@ReadyUpGo]

At the risk of repeating other fans since I haven’t read the comments or even watched the entire production yet, I will suggest that one possible indicator of the date of manufacture may be found on the underside of the larger plastic parts where often a date branding can be found that was originally molded in.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@adamgarrison4400]

Great job an another good buy.

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

👍

[@erikclausen4780]

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

[@mrpete222]

👍

[@strongandco]

Mr Pete, Machine tool whisperer. 😄 (nice find!)

[@mrpete222]

😀😀

[@larrywalker3137]

I loved your don't be nosy comment made me laugh

[@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.

[@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.

[@mrpete222]

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[@krisgreenwood5173]

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

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

Done well Mr Pete. $85 US can't go wrong. That’s about $127.30 Australian, I’ll have 2 please. I do like the emergency head stop switch. Always a brilliant presentation, like watching your show, keep it up. Great respect from Au.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much mate

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great find mr Pete thanks for sharing 🦘👍

[@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]

👍👍

[@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

[@sithus1966]

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

[@mrpete222]

😁

[@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 .

[@rob12449]

Mr Pete you had a lot of humor in this video! I love it. "Don't be nosey keep your focus here"! It was a value because it gave many people some education and entertainment!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@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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[@libertyvilleguy2903]

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

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@williamsauer658]

Good one for a home shop. ❤

[@hacc220able]

You were not cheated - thanks for sharing

[@markne4854]

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

[@mrpete222]

👍

[@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.

[@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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[@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

[@johnferguson2728]

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

[@jmegown52302]

Good purchase. 👍

[@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

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

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

[@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.

[@G1951-w1y]

The cardboard covering the window on the door, I assume is to reduce glare for the camera. Glad you have an exit sign over the door, just in case! Handy fire extinguisher, in its' place, just like I do. Nice Carharrt jacket, it's on my Christmas list but I'll probably get a tie, first time I'll wear it will be at my cremation. Oops, you caught me being nosey! Back to the drill press, very similar to my Jet. I'll go out later and check if it will go down to 250 RPM. It's not the best but it will do. If I have serious drilling, I'll go to my Bridgeport.

[@mrpete222]

Very astute observation. That is exactly why I temporarily put the cardboard over the door

[@frankward709]

Good deal Thanks for the video

[@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

[@robnamowicz8073]

Did I hear you say, "Crapsman?" thanks Pete, always learn alot! "If that is one horse, I'll eat it for lunch!"

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@johndebrita9013]

I think it’s a great drill press, especially for the price you paid. It lacks a feature that I think is a necessity and that is a quill lock. My Walker-Turner has one and I wouldn’t buy a drill press without that feature. When setting the depth stop it’s so nice to lower the tip of the tool to the surface of the workpiece, lock the quill, set the depth stop, release the quill lock and drill away. I inherited a Rockwell that doesn’t have a lock and I really miss it.

[@mrpete222]

That is exactly how I set the depth on my walker Turner

[@silverbullet7434]

I think you got a nice drill press for a fair price. Its about ten steps up over china crapola. I have an encounter that looks spot like your craftsman its worked well for me but my bench model .1940s era press gets more use.

[@mrpete222]

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[@larryschweitzer4904]

My first DP was a Craftsman. I think made by Emerson. In semi production work it soon developed too much play in the casting to spindle. Early '70s. Sold it and bought the "Commercial" version that has the split head allowing the spindle clearance to be adjusted. Much better. It also had a nice quill lock, depth stop & simple to adjust return spring (that has been replaced several times.) A heavy table that is a bear to raise. A tinny drive belt that slips when in the lowest speed grooves, but easy to shift. Motor tension on a pivot, very easy to use. It was sold along with my business and is still in use. Good for woodworking, not metal. It has been bolted to a large, heavy, steel plate to meet OSHA requirements.

[@mrpete222]

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[@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

[@jasonmckenney1137]

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

[@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.

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Mr Pete I guess you have not been to a HD lately and seen the cheap Ryobi brand presses ? that unit sure was not taken care of like it should of been Sears had some nice tools over the years and having a morse taper and that really nice table is a real plus in my book . my Delta press is variable speed but there is no belts to change !

[@mrpete222]

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[@larrysbk]

The drill press you have is basically the same machine as the Powermatic 1140F, manufacturing date 1999. I bought mine new from a woodworking store. It seems to me that it retailed for about $275. Whats different about my machine is that there is no morse taper, the chuck is 1/2", motor is 1/2HP capacitor start, and there is no work light. These were being built with additional features added or subtracted by whatever brand was having them manufactured.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@PaulSteMarie]

Nosy? Ok, then I'll admire your fire extinguisher sitting there in the background 🤣👍

[@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

[@byrnejr]

Good deal Mr Pete! Grandson will appreciate the drill press

[@Radiotexas]

This drill press was made by Delta for Sears. I have a 16 1/2" Delta (3/4 HP enclosed motor) that I bought new in 1997. In all the years I have used it, it works just great. But--- believe it or not--- I had never noticed the slots for the drift to remove the Morse taper chuck!!!!! Mine does NOT have the built-in work light however. Someone else pointed out the tension release lever to change the belt positions. The two thumb screws adjust motor tension to the drive step pulley. My belt guard is plastic. My table is larger and does not have the coolant slot. I mounted my press directly to the concrete floor. Only problem I've ever had was a broken return spring. New ones findable on eBay. I really HATE the quill stop/lock! Other than that, for $85 you got a HECK of a deal!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@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

[@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]

Thanks