Putting together a "New" 20 year old drill press

[tex_waco_usmc]

In the early 90's my father had a storage unit that was burglarized and everything inside was stolen. The insurance company went to Sears and sent a Sears truck to the house filled with replacement tools.

Long story short the majority of the tools were put together and used over the past 20+ years but my father had no initial need for the brand new drill press and never got around to putting it together and now it is in my shop. I have all the parts and am now playing jigsaw puzzle with a "brand new" 20 year old 17" Craftsman drill press that over the years the manual has come up missing! LOL

I will let you guys know how it goes but so far it hasnt been too difficult but I cant wait to get it together and begin using it!

[77c10]

Just a thought but you might be able to find a owners manual online somewhere.

[tex_waco_usmc]

Originally Posted by 77c10

Just a thought but you might be able to find a owners manual online somewhere.

I have searched for two days and the only place I can find that has one is the craftsman site and they want $10.03 before shipping... Thinking I can get it together without spending the money, it isnt too complicated! LOL

[ETsC10]

Pics? Sounds like a neat tool to have!


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[Gumby]

If your going old school, get yourself a machinest cross slide vise, you then own an antique milling machine

[pat 70/71]

Make sure you line the two wheels up vertically and the adjustable blade guide to just touch the back of the blade and you will be in business. I was given a craftsman bandsaw ten years ago( it's from circa 1950) it still runs great for the light duty work. Have fun! Cheers, Pat
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[72 K20]

Uhhhh,,,,, the OP is talking about a drill press....