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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:	8" Swing Drill Press Stand
Submitted By:	Brian Kachadurian

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.25890
Date of Manufacturer:	1950
Serial Number:
Last Updated	1/6/2022 11:56:12 AM

Comments:

Acquired this item in April 2005, on eBay.
I bought this attachment for my step-daughters to use with their portable drill. They will be able to store this set-up on the lower shelf of their workbench, when not in use.

Cast iron head p/n 40212-103
Upper stop iron casting p/n 40216-103
Steel column: 1-1/8" OD x 3/4" ID x 21"
Column clamp set screw: steel square head 3/8-16 x 3/4" with cup point
Down stop: 1-5/8" OD x 1-1/8" ID x 3/4"
Down stop steel thumb screw: 5/16-18 x 3/8"
Model number 103 (MOD_NO_103) is cast into the base, followed by 25890
Cast iron base with ground 6"x6" work surface, casting numbers: 018245 and D.27
Up stop lock lever: machined steel, p/n unknown
Spring travel bar: machined 1/2" square steel rod, 1/2-13 x 1-5/16" threaded upper, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2" threaded lower, 7-1/2" overall length, p/n unknown
1/2-13 hex nuts on each end of up stop lock lever, lower nut has 7/8" OD steel washer
Lever assembly: stamped steel, riveted two-piece, p/n unknown
Lever bolt: (2) hex head 3/8-16 x 1"
Lever washer: (2) 3/8 ID x 7/8 OD steel, (2) 9/16 ID x 7/8 OD thin spring steel
Lever T-bushing: (2) steel, large diameter 3/4" x 7/32" long, small diameter 9/16" x 15/32" long, 25/64" diameter hole, 11/16 overall length
Cradle arm: stamped steel, p/n unknown
Cradle arm attachment attachment: (2) hex head 3/8-16 x 1/2", (2) 3/8 ID x 7/8 OD steel washer
Drill cradle: stamped steel, p/n unknown
Drill cradle U-bolt: flattened steel with 5/16-18 threaded ends & hex nuts
Drill cradle to arm attachment: 3/8-16 x 3/4" carriage bolt, 3/8 ID x 1-5/8" OD steel washer, hex nut
Return spring: 1/8 diameter coil spring steel, 6" free length, 20 coils, p/n unknown

Features include:
- clamp swivels for alignment and rotates 360°
- 2.5" drill travel
- linear swing adjustment to line up drill with base hole
- separate depth stop collar
- square travel alignment rod inside the head spring, adjustable for wear

For a drill stand, it has a lot of nice features and adjustments.

Update 30Aug07: over a year ago I found an appropriate vintage Craftsman drill for this stand at ReTool.
It is a 1954 Craftsman 315.7710 (date code 3_54), 1900rpm, 2.0A. I swapped the 1/4" chuck for a Craftsman 3/8".
This is the all ball bearing industrial drill. It runs well, even when drilling 1/2" holes in wood.

Update May 2021: Sold to a fellow OWWMer.

Photo 1:

Comments: Left side with Craftsman 315.7710 D-handle drill
Source: Canon S230 with flash.

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Photo 2:

Comments: Right side view with newer USA built drill.
Source: Canon S230 with flash.

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Photo 3:

Comments: Back of head with travel spring and square alignment rod. Note depth stop collar.
Source: Canon S230 with flash.

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