1950 Craftsman Drill Press Restoration!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2020
- In this video I restore a 1950 Craftsman Drill press. I paid $30 for it on letgo. Check out my 1969 drill press restoration as well • Finally Done! Vintage ... . #drillpress #drillpressrestoration #toolrestoration #vintagetools #Craftsman
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Beautiful restoration. It was a Godsend to shop restorers when Rust o leum came out with their hammertone line of paints. I have used it on countless restoration products such as toolboxes, and machines with great success like you had here. What i like the most is that particular paints ability to cover small flaws in the finish of what it is being applied to.
I'm used to watching a restoration being done rather than it being done previously and explained with pictures.
Turned out beautiful... Red makes it really pop...
I just got a model 103 for free. Mine is similar but it has 3 way handle instead of 2. Thanks for the info and I’ll be using your video as a reference to my restoration.
Your videos are my favorite!
The drill press came out really nice!
I just bought the same one for $20.00 and it was rusty! Vary similar amount, but with the straight red powder rust on the base and table flats. No paint. Just black metal, so one job is already done. I see my pulleys are both upsidedown. Lol No wonder the belt clearance is so tight. You really gave me some great ideas on how to clean it up even more. Thank you vary much for the video. IMO it was just the right amount of useful info needed, without a bunch of unrelated ramblings you see in a lot of videos. 👍🖖
Appreciate the kind words. It was a fun project but took some time especially with making the video.
@@TomGunnTools I bet! It looks like it. I was originally looking for videos on how to refurbish the craftsmen placard itself. If it was paint or enamel, if new ones can be bought ect.. Any ideas, thoughts, places you can point me to?
nice job. the Jacobs chucks are the best.
Thank you!
Looks great .Now ready for a new life.
Thanks Dean!
Wow Tom that turned out amazing! Fantastic job. Love the Lang rethreader kit too. Can’t wait to see more restorations. Take care. 😃👍🏼
Drill Press looks incredible! Well done Tom!
Nicely done. She is a beauty. They don’t make them like that now.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching.
Absolutely beautiful Tom! 👍👍
Thanks Sparky! Appreciate the comment.
This was an awesome video! Really great restoration!
Nice restoration! Many years ago I restored a neglected 1953 Atlas 9325 bench top drill press. I used distilled white vinegar to remove all of the rust. Everything came out looking like new. I kept the color as close as possible to the original. The motor was actually in very good shape and is dated pre WWII. The drill press runs like a dream. Once again, awesome job restoring it and giving it a new life.
Thanks for the kinds words. If you check out my my most recent video, I just picked up another!
Awesome job!!!
Thanks Sean!
Wow! What an excellent job you did!
Thank you Wayne!
Great tutorial...!!
Thanks!
New sub here. My goal is to use all restored antique machinery once I get my shop built.
I've been wanting to pick up a drill press to add to my tool collection. Was looking at all the new stuff, but nothing is made in the US anymore and if it is, its priced way outside what I can justify for the few projects I'll ever use a drill press for. I just found one of these locally, its in rough shape, but the motor supposedly works and price is right. This just gave me the courage to go pick it up and restore it. Thanks!
These old ones are beauties and they were made to be repaired so they are not that difficult to work on. You won’t be disappointed. Go for it!
wow. that was impressive.
Thanks Ben, I really enjoy using that drill press as well.
Perfection! 👍
Just picked up another!
@@TomGunnTools Oh gosh hahaha you might have a drill press addiction!
I just purchased what i believe is a 50-54 model just today, going to be starting my restoration soon.
They are always fun projects. I’m looking for another one myself. Currently doing a 1964 Craftsman bench grinder, should have the video out in a week or so.
Came here to see how to rebuild one of these. Saw how to paint one, but...
It’s pretty straight forward just dive in. It’s a fun little project.
nice
BTW very nice restoration.
Thank you!
Nice Job, hope your getting good use out of it...
Hey Don, I have been enjoying your videos! Yes, been enjoying this old machine!
nice job! A great simple upgrade is replacing the motor mount shaft bolts with thumb screws. Makes speed changes take literally 5 seconds.
Good idea for sure.
It's really nice to keep all that stuff original.
That was a great restoration Tom! It came out fantastic! If ever you get tired of the belt wobble (They always wobble) you might try a linked belt... They aren't cheap but everyone swears by how smooth they run.... =D
Those belts do look great! Appreciate so much you watching!
Very..Very Nice Tool...!!!!!!...ji ji ji my Friend..... Saludosss
More drill press restorations coming!
Just watched with Mo. She's a beauty!
Have you thought about putting a directional switch on there so you can have it spin in either direction?
Practically all drill press motors are capable of running either direction. I have seen several videos on how to reverse drill press motors and reasons for doing so.
Evaporust(ing) long parts: I bought a plastic flowerpot about 3 feet long at Home Depot. No holes punched in it yet of course. Works great for hand saw blades, etc.
Great Idea!
This turned out great. I did one identical to this last year. You should check it out.
I did and thought it was a really well done resto and video!
Excellent restoration! Hope to find one like this myself some day. Do you know the rough dimensions of the base? Building a drill press cabinet for my current Harbor Freight model but would like to make the top big enough to accommodate one of these old vintage Craftsman drill presses for
when I find one.
I'm about to start doing some small restorations and I'm curious what you do with the finished bare metal parts like the base plate and pole to combat rust forming. Do you treat it with a kote of oil or what? Thanks
I used to wax but I came across Maxifilm and I use it on everything the last year or so. Check out my video on it. th-cam.com/video/N1DWT67_QaI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks much Tom. inspirational video. I inherited several vintage tools including a drill press similar to your video. going to go slow in restoring, works for now. I really liked the fiber wheel you used but can't seem to find it on amazon. i have a 6" grinder and vintage 6" polishing setup. would you mind providing a link? have done little restoring (ie nubee) but why a fiber disc vs wire wheel?
Hey thanks for the kind words. The wire wheel and fiber wheel both have there place depending on then project. The fiber wheel leaves a nicer finish on most materials but can’t get into certain spots. This is a good fiber wheel to start with. Uxcell a15122800ux0618 150mm 25mm Thick Nylon Fiber Wheel Abrasive Polishing Buffing Disc www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKABIOI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_N9L.FbWGHK4JF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Wow it came out awesome ! What color red did you use for the band location ?
Great restoration Tom! You did a beautiful job with it.
I noticed the 2 vintage thumb oiler cans near your workbench. Do you use them as oilers or are they just there for decoration? If you use them, what kind of oil do you put in them? I think I saw you had a plastic bottle of 3-in-1 oil too. I'm a big fan of Evaporust too!
Can you share some of your video secrets? What kind of camera do you use? Are you running the camera while you're also doing the work? Do you have a mic clipped on? I ask because I'm interested in doing videos too. Keep up the great work!
Hi Paul, I keep some 50/50 solution of acetone and Automatic transmission fluid in one and regular motor oil in the other oil can. As far as the videos I just use a regular iPhone and the iMovie software it comes with. I don’t use a mic but you can adjust the volume if you choose with the software when editing. I really just started making videos to share my projects and tool hauls with friends and family and discovered there is a lot of people with the same interest. You should give it a shot if you chose not much to it. I appreciate you watching!
Great Job!! The final appearance makes the new bench top drill presses pale in comparison. I especially like it when you tell the source and type of tools that you use doing the work. What type of paint did you use? What type of clear coat? The name of the company that makes the paint and clear coat would be very helpful.
Hi Fred, I used all rustoleum products for painting. Gloss regal red, Hammered Gray, Hammered Black and gloss crystal clear enamel clear coat. That’s for watching.
My chuck on my Delta press is a Jacobs 33t 1-2”.. love it is yours a 5/8”? Also that Dunlap motor sounds great!
No it’s a 3/8 my 1969 floor model has the 5/8. Appreciate you checking out the video.
"Ray Liotta restores a 1950 Craftsman Drill Press"
I’m looking for at least a retro badge for mine and the trim that goes across the top. Any idea if anybody makes new ones for these old machines thank you
Great job. I'm restoring same drill press. What is the New part number for the bearings the in 1/3hp dunlap motor? Thanks
Hi Mathew, sorry I don’t recall the bearing number I got it from a local shop that was able to match it up for me.
Awesome job. Love the looks of it I have a 48 model I'm doing right now just like it. I can't find the schematic for the motor though would you be willing to share where you found yours? Your video helped me with several things on mine. I chose to go with a hammered paint to finish mine to help hide some of the pitting but it is cleaning up and coming together really nice. I only have the motor to finish and put it all back together. Evapo rust is definitely my new best friend.
Glad to hear it was a help. I truly enjoyed the project. I since bought several more vintage drill press. Lol. Try this link for motor vintagemachinery.org/files/PDF/Craftsman/115-7448.pdf
@@TomGunnTools thanks a million. When I'm done I will try to figure out a way to send you some pictures of it.
Send it to my email tomgunntools@gmail.com
hey what paint did you end up going with im restoring that exact same model right now and i love that color
Was rustoleum hammered silver spray paint. Best of luck with your project. Fun stuff!
How did you get the pinion gear out of the housing. Mine moves outward but stops about 1/3 of the way short.
If it’s what I’m thinking you’re asking there is a C clip that is holding it in. And it took a lot of finagling with a screwdriver to get it off.
What brand and size of fiber wheel did you use for polishing up your rusty parts?
This is the link www.amazon.com/dp/B01DKABIOI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_VS1D7TQR08J2XJVEW6FD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Nice work again Tom. I had to watch with the sound off so I don’t know if you mentioned it but i hope you replace the piece of wood on the plate.
I always use one so I’ve never drilled a hole in the plate. As soon as you see sawdust you know you’re through. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
I did not replace but could see how that is a good safely. I’m am always very careful to line up but now you got me thinking twice!
@@TomGunnTools Good on you Tom. You won’t regret it if you do👍👍👍
Hey, I have this drill press and I cannot figure out how to adjust the belt to change speeds. The belt feels too tight to move but maybe I am just missing something. If you have any input on this I would appreciate it
I’m assuming the motor is pushed all the way forward if so I had the same problem as I mentioned in the video. You may wanna buy a belt that’s an inch bigger then the one that’s on there so you have more room to adjust. For whatever reason some of the belts were really shoehorned on there which I can’t understand since the motor is made to slide out and put tension.
@@TomGunnTools Do you have a timestamp for where you talk about that in the video? And do you have a recommendation for a belt to buy? Thanks!
Can you share where you got the bearing from?
I thought it was eBay but I can’t find the purchase. Are you sure yours is bad? Even though I bought a new one I reused the old one just packed it with grease and worked like new.
Hey Tom, what's the part number for the drive belt you have on there?
On the belt is says A 36 or 4L 380 D&D Power Drive is the brand. I either got on EBay or Amazon. I hope that helps
30 bucks for a decent drill press, wow, that hurts.
Where I live, for $200 you could buy a shitty Chinese-made one, which very quickly start wiggling on the drill...
I envy you.
Remembering that here the minimum wage is about 200 bucks (if not less).
This is NOT a true restoration. Once you start to add different paint colors that are NOT the original then what you have is a custom paint job, I do tool restorations so that they keep their true vintage value. This also means there are times when I do not paint or fully paint a tool if the overall surface paint does not warrant it.
What a boring restoration