rrich1 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 A few months ago I posted about getting a Craftsman drill press for an awesome price. Well the cord was a loss and needed to be redone. Well it also needed a good cleaning. I haven't had the time to get to it until after the bathroom was done. Well yesterday I started to tear into it and clean it up. Here is the progress so far. The current plan is to clean it up and hopefully get the original color to come out as much as possible. Like to leave some good patina on it but I wouldn't be opposed to a full on resto. Just would rather not do it right now. Lol. Enjoy the pics. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Foneguy Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 So far so good .... can't wait to see it finished !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATERPILLAR Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Looks amazing keep up the good work ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Glad to see you finally messing with it man! Can't wait to see it finished! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks guys. Depending on how well the paint gets clean I think will depend on if I actually paint it instead of trying to preserve the original pain. There are plenty of paint chips around the edges. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 That's a fucking BEAUTY! One of the nicest looking presses ever made IMO. Can't wait to see how it comes out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Trying to clean the head assembly. Depending on how this turns out will depend on if it gets repainted or not. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 It is more blue than what shows in the pics. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Awesome post Rich. What a beaut! Can't wait to see this done, that will be a great addition to the shop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I like that light blue-ish gray color a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I like that light blue-ish gray color a lotIt's not a bad color but it does look exactly like the color of the house before I repainted 2 years ago. Lol. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 FYI: Craftsman used that logo from 1950-1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 FYI: Craftsman used that logo from 1950-1964 Are you talking on the front of head assembly? Manual from 1946 for my drill press looks to have the logo. I believe my motor says '48 on it. I'm at work and can't verify right now. http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3128Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 *not my car* But what does everyone think of dark shadow gray for a paint color? I really like white but think it might be too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, rrich1 said: Are you talking on the front of head assembly? Manual from 1946 for my drill press looks to have the logo. I believe my motor says '48 on it. I'm at work and can't verify right now. http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=3128 Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk The previous logo used from the 1930's was very similar, but they added the "Highest Quality" jazz in 50. The manual may have been copyrighted in 46, but I'm pretty sure they didn't use that emblem until 1950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I don't mind the shadow gray but if it were mine I would do something of the 50s car era, like teal Just my tastes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 A nice gloss red would look slick too, but would probably clash with your tools colors ha haSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 That glossy teal looks sweet !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 A nice gloss red would look slick too, but would probably clash with your tools colors ha haSent from my iPad using TapatalkI was just looking at a red one online earlier and it looked really good. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrmccabe Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 If it was mine I would do something lighter. I think the dark grey would just look industrial grey. @BMack37 car pictures would look great. Great job, by the way. I love old stuff like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 After @rrich1 brought the 1948 catalog to my attention, it appears the logo in question may well have appeared in 48. Most of the new models in the 48 catalog use it, so that's pretty telling. In those days catalogs were still illustrated and pictures were reused from year to year. Consequently, they didn't always reflect subtle changes. You might get last years picture, but you weren't going to get next years picture. Therefore, I think the evidence in play suggests the logo did appear in 1948 rather than 1950. That's why I love old catalogs, they are our best tool for finding stuff like this. Good catch @rrich1. All the more reason to check out the Collectors Resource section and a real demonstration of the value of the forums! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 1 hour ago, rrich1 said: I was just looking at a red one online earlier and it looked really good. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk I almost posted the red and cream(maybe eggshell?) but thought it would only look good if you had a lot off red in the shop. It should stand out but red pops a lot. or I think an off-white white really would help sell the age of the unit...can you tell I've been thinking of doing an antique lamp? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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