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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
King-Seeley Corp.-Central Specialty Division, Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	"Craftsman 80" type
Submitted By:	Peter Hunn

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.23120
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s
Serial Number:
Last Updated	10/27/2004 9:34:42 PM

Comments:

Finally finished restoring this Eisenhower-era drill press and related Dunlap 1/3-hp ball bearing motor. We had to cast new adjustment handles and make a specialty bolt (with a channel around the head) to accept the allen screw tightener. When all the original paint and grime was stripped, two hairline cracks in the base (near the optional bench mounting holes) appeared. The folks I consulted about welding or brazing them said the cracks might have happened during casting, or as a result of some hard use. Because I'm not using the drill press for heavy industrial purposes, those consulted suggested I ignore the cracks. When painted over, they are very difficult to see unless brightly lighted. This one came from an ebay seller who advertised it being in great shape... except for the drive belt. Turns out, it had been left outside in a Jersey boat yard for years. Lots of rust and a strange sounding motor with questionable lamp cord electrical plug. Funny thing is, we've done hours of work on the press and motor, and the only thing not yet replaced is the old belt! Now I'd like to find some of the Sears authorized accessories for it. Meantime, though, it's a nice focal point of the basement shop.

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Comments: Craftsman 103.23120 w/ 1/3-hp Dunlap ball bearing motor. The motor band should be black, but we had about 10 seconds worth of gold spray left so got creative.
Source: owner photo

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Comments: Craftsman 103.23120. I found a piece of scrap oak that fit the press table nicely. Now it all looks too clean to use. That's the downside of beautifying one's shop tools!
Source: owner photo

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