I just inherited a 1960s vintage Craftsman drill press from my
grandfather. It seems to be in good condition except that it has
noticible runout. I borrowed a dial guage and measured .006" at the end
of the spindle and .025" at the attached taper. Evidently the taper has
been bent. I ordered a replacement spindle assembly and spindle bearing
from Sears.
So now I'm wondering how do I get the old spindle out of the quill and
get the new spindle back in? I have searched for books or web articles
on this prodedure and have come up empty. Any advice would be
appreciated. How big a job is this, can it be handled by a novice with
no special tools?
Thanks,
Kurt
Hey George,
My model number is 113.24540. I wouldn't be surprised if they are
fairly similar. If you would be so kind as to scan and email those
directions to me at [email protected] I'd appreciate it.
- Kurt
"Kurt Heninger" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I just inherited a 1960s vintage Craftsman drill press from my
> grandfather. It seems to be in good condition except that it has
> noticible runout. I borrowed a dial guage and measured .006" at the end
> of the spindle and .025" at the attached taper. Evidently the taper has
> been bent. I ordered a replacement spindle assembly and spindle bearing
> from Sears.
>
> So now I'm wondering how do I get the old spindle out of the quill and
> get the new spindle back in? I have searched for books or web articles
> on this prodedure and have come up empty. Any advice would be
> appreciated. How big a job is this, can it be handled by a novice with
> no special tools?
>
> Thanks,
> Kurt
>
Got a model #? I'm on a 113.213780 15 1/2 incher, and it's circlips all the
way. If yours is close, I can scan the directions for you.
If it is no different than mine, just use a pry bar (big, long screw =
driver) inserted in the vertical slot on the side of the spindle.
This function is usually accomplished with a triangle shaped drift pin =
and a hammer. As you inherited your drill, I am assuming that you do =
not have the drift pin.=20
If at all possible, you might check grandfather's tool bin for it or =
look to Sears for a replacement. The drifts have not really changed =
over the years.
When you put in the new quill, be sure to line up the slots for the pin =
and=20
DO NOT DRIVE THE NEW QUILL HOME.
Gently press the quill into its mount by depressing the drill head into =
a stout piece of wood.
Hope this helps some.
--=20
PDQ
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| I just inherited a 1960s vintage Craftsman drill press from my
| grandfather. It seems to be in good condition except that it has
| noticible runout. I borrowed a dial guage and measured .006" at the =
end
| of the spindle and .025" at the attached taper. Evidently the taper =
has
| been bent. I ordered a replacement spindle assembly and spindle =
bearing
| from Sears.
|=20
| So now I'm wondering how do I get the old spindle out of the quill and
| get the new spindle back in? I have searched for books or web articles
| on this prodedure and have come up empty. Any advice would be
| appreciated. How big a job is this, can it be handled by a novice with
| no special tools?
|=20
| Thanks,=20
| Kurt
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Do you have the operating manual and parts list? If not, peerhaps you
can get it from Sears. The drawings there should make it clear.<br>
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grandfather. It seems to be in good condition except that it has
noticible runout. I borrowed a dial guage and measured .006" at the end
of the spindle and .025" at the attached taper. Evidently the taper has
been bent. I ordered a replacement spindle assembly and spindle bearing
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<pre wrap="">So now I'm wondering how do I get the old spindle out of the quill and
get the new spindle back in? I have searched for books or web articles
on this prodedure and have come up empty. Any advice would be
appreciated. How big a job is this, can it be handled by a novice with
no special tools?
Thanks,
Kurt
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Try searching the archives of rec.crafts.metalworking. They discuss
the subject on a regular basis.
--RC
"Sometimes history doesn't repeat itself. It just yells
'can't you remember anything I've told you?' and lets
fly with a club.
-- John W. Cambell Jr.
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On 15 Jan 2005 12:02:47 -0800, "Kurt Heninger"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I just inherited a 1960s vintage Craftsman drill press from my
>grandfather. It seems to be in good condition except that it has
>noticible runout. I borrowed a dial guage and measured .006" at the end
>of the spindle and .025" at the attached taper. Evidently the taper has
>been bent. I ordered a replacement spindle assembly and spindle bearing
>from Sears.
>
>So now I'm wondering how do I get the old spindle out of the quill and
>get the new spindle back in? I have searched for books or web articles
>on this prodedure and have come up empty. Any advice would be
>appreciated. How big a job is this, can it be handled by a novice with
>no special tools?
>
>Thanks,
> Kurt
Try searching the archives of rec.crafts.metalworking. They discuss
the subject on a regular basis.
--RC
"Sometimes history doesn't repeat itself. It just yells
'can't you remember anything I've told you?' and lets
fly with a club.
-- John W. Cambell Jr.