Posted 14 years ago
softailgar…
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Picked it up for $50.00 and it's still working. Will restore it soon. According to the 1942 Craftsman Tool Catalog it originally sold for $51.50 w/1/3 HP Craftsman motor, however this has a Dunlap 1/3 HP motor.
very nice.
The Dunlap motor is correct for this drill press. the motor was named after Tom Dunlap who was an employee of Sears, Roebuck and Co. and headed up the companies Craftsman hardware Dept. The Craftsman brand name was started in 1927. The name Craftsman was already being used by Marion-Craftsman Tool Co. Sears, Roebuck and Co. paid $500.00 for the rights to use the name Craftsman.
"The Dunlap motor is correct for this drill press. the motor was named after Tom Dunlap who was an employee of Sears, Roebuck and Co. and headed up the companies Craftsman hardware Dept. The Craftsman brand name was started in 1927. The name Craftsman was already being used by Marion-Craftsman Tool Co. Sears, Roebuck and Co. paid $500.00 for the rights to use the name Craftsman."
Thanks for the Info. , I was not aware of that.
I have a drill just like this one, I'm trying to fine spindle pulley for mine; Anyone who could help would be greatly welcomed, thanks ahead of time for your your help if any in my adventure in restoring this drill. God Bless...