Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - 103.24812 Drill Press Floor Standing

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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 & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	15½"
Submitted By:	Kevin Oconnor

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.24812 Drill Press Floor Standing
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	1/19/2022 4:54:53 PM

Comments:

The ID tag was missing on my drill press but the I found the closest looking model on this web site, which was a 103.24821. I'm restoring it now (2022) and need to find the correct bearings to order.

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Comments: Craftsman Drill Press - as received.
Source: This is my photo just prior to restoring.

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Comments: Craftsman Drill Press - as received.
Source: The motor did work but the Frankenstein electrical had to go.

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Comments: Craftsman Drill Press - new motor install
Source: I needed to use it before restoration could start so I installed a 1Hp motor.

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Comments: Restoration has started - need to find new bearings.
Source: I watched many YouTube videos on restorations. I was completely surprised how easy everything came

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Comments: Restoration started. This will not be a 100% resto back to original condition - sorry.
Source: The surface finish restoration will have to wait for another time. I did clean up the electrical but

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Comments: Restoration started.
Source: I will clean out all machined surfaces and re-grease / lube everything.

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