Vintage Craftsman Bench Top Drill Press

by Andrew
(Calabasas, CA,)

Craftsman Bench Top Drill Press

I picked this drill press up at a yard sale. It has a four speed pulley and a tilting table. The serial number is 103.0305. I don't know how old it is.

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Jul 28, 2024
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103.0305 info NEW
by: AnonymousNH

It may be too late for John, but Lorna, try this…
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/20346.pdf

If you use your browser to search the following page for 103.0305 that is how I got to the above resource:
http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=222&tab=3

Thanks
Nathan

Jul 28, 2024
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I own a Craftsman 103.0303 Drill press NEW
by: Lorna B

Does anyone know where to find a owner's manual?
I would very much like one.

Jan 03, 2022
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Can't find documentation on this drill press! NEW
by: John A.

Thanks for the great info. vintagemachinery.org, I can't seem to find any documentation on this drill press there. Nice to know that I can get bearings and pulleys as well as a belt from Harbor Freight.

Jan 02, 2022
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130.0303 Restoration
by: Dale M.

Hi Folks. I just found a 130.0303 DP at the thrift store for $60. It was pretty gummed up and filthy but runs well. After disassembly, everything looks to be in good shape and just missing the feed rod and chuck key, which I'll rebuild or replace. Few things I learned: The 130.0303 and 130.0305 are virtually the same, you can find operating instructions at www.vintagemachinery.org, you can replace the belt with a low vibration belt from Harbor Freight, the quill ball bearings are 6202's and the pully bearings are 6204's. Did you know there are actually 9 speeds? You can further adjust the speeds by lower or raising the motor on the mounting bracket. With pullies level and shifting belt from top to bottom, the speeds are 5200, 2400, 1300, and 580. For the high speed, I'm installing double shielded bearings to protect lubricant. Matching the original navy-blue paint will make it look great with the polished metal parts. Thanks for the helpful posts!

Feb 06, 2021
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Mohawk NEW
by: Anonymous

Thank you. Sometimes the obvious is hard to see.

Feb 06, 2021
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Opening the guard
by: AnonymousNH

@Vincent, try winding the spindle down! The reason it has the Mohawk is to shroud the top of the spindle when it’s fully up.

Jan 24, 2021
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Craftsman drill press
by: AnonymousVincr

I have the same drill press, given to me by a friend. It works well but am unable to open pulley area. It's a Mohawk type. I can open it about an inch or so but then it seems to hit pulley shaft. I've raised the body up as high as I can. Any ideas?
Thanks

Apr 24, 2019
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a response
by: Anonymous

I have one of these too and haven't been able to find a source for parts. If anyone knows where some are available please leave the information at this site! Thanks!

Apr 24, 2019
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Vintage Craftsman drillpress NEW
by: john marsden

I have one just like it, unfortunately the spindle is bent and I have not been able to locate another one. There's plenty of information on this website on these old drill presses. Looks like they were made in the early 1940's

Apr 22, 2019
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Got one too NEW
by: Joe

I inherited one of these and am going to restore it. I'm missing the Mohawk hood and I've noticed a few broken pieces. Where is a good place for parts?

Jul 07, 2018
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Vintage Craftsman Bench Top NEW
by: John

Hello all. Wish I could post a picture of the newly assembled press. I couldn't find a good match for the color. I painted it moss green. Got a motor from the junk yard and I'll have to manufacture a back bracket. Also find a suitable pulley.

Jul 04, 2018
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Looking for a comparable belt for this press. NEW
by: Cigarjohn

Looking for a new belt for mine. Mine is still good so far for being the original, but if it should go, would like a backup.

OH and Happy 4th of July to those who celebrate!

Jul 03, 2018
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Spindle NEW
by: Anonymous

I have one like that. It needs a spindle, if you come across one in your rebuilding process, I'll buy it, let me know. John Marsden diverjtm@ gmail.com

Jul 03, 2018
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Vintage Craftsman Bench Top Drill Press NEW
by: John

Just got one from the junk yard. It's missing the motor, pulley and attaching plate. Just wanted to see how "classic" this was. I love the look and can't wait to rebuilt it. Thank you all for the info.

Apr 26, 2018
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Craftsman Drill Press 103.0305 information NEW
by: Bill

I have two of these Drill Press's they were built in around 1942 and one of them is an Olive Green and the other is a Royal Blue. They are very well built machines. I'm missing the Mohawk cover for the green one.. and both of them had no ON/OFF switches when I purchased them. They were made by a company in Chicago for Sears.

Bill
bill.c.arnold@earthlink.net

Dec 09, 2017
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belt guard NEW
by: Steve

I have the same model drill press and Im in need of a belt guard {Mohawk type}if anyone has one for sale??

Nov 26, 2017
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Old Craftsman 103.0305 Bench top Drill Press NEW
by: jimr

I'm in need of Quill Return Spring, just broke.
is there a replacement I could use, did see some on Ebay not sure what would fit.
Other than that drill is in good shape just replaced the original belt.

Thanks,
Jim

Sep 20, 2017
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Vintage craftsman Drill Press NEW
by: Bob

The drill press that I previously mentioned has a serial number on the bottom plate of 103-0303

Thanks

Sep 20, 2017
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vintage Drill Press NEW
by: bob

I have what seems to be the same model. The number on the inside of the cover is 11304-103.

It has a number painted on the top cover so it looks like it was used in manufacturing. It was my fathers. Thinking about selling it because I have no use for it. Not really sure what the value is. It does still seem to work perfectly. A little rusty, which I can clean. It has a Wagner Motor. .

If anyone has any info on the value of this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bob

Apr 23, 2017
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Craftsman drillpress103.0305 NEW
by: John marsden

I have one of these. Was my grandfathers, then my fathers, now mine. My workbench collapsed, drill press fell on its nose and bent the spindle. Anybody have one for sale or know of a parts place that might have it? Diverjtm@gmail.com or 9414008701

Sep 14, 2015
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Chuck Key Size NEW
by: Malcore

I had one of these given to me and am trying to figure out the chuck key size... Anyone help?

Jun 10, 2015
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103.0303 NEW
by: g galant

just picked up 103.0303 and was delighted with it until i broke quill spring. i'm in process of getting replacement other than that this is a true classic.just wondering if splined pulley is available if not what is and could be used as replacement if a source to spline it came up.

Jun 10, 2015
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Jun 19, 2013
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drill press date
by: softailgarage

I also have this model, it's a 1942. I have found it in the '42 craftsman catalog( if i could post the ad I would). Unlike most of Craftsman drill presses, table saws, bench grinders, etc. which tend to remain the same for roughly 10 years, this model had a very limited run from 1942 - 1943, possibly due to the war.

Jan 03, 2011
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Craftsmen Drill Presss Chuck Key
by: Cigarjohn

I have the exact craftsmen drill press that's in the photo. Can anyone tell what size chuck key would work for it? My chuck key was lost and I tried a 3/8" key and it seems to be too small. I can use a new belt for it too.

Dec 23, 2010
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I have one too!!
by: gary

It's great to be able to locate people that have the same interest as i do.I have a model 103-0303 that doesn't need any parts yet.I was just curious as to what year it was.The only complaint i have is no matter where i set the belt on the pulleys i can't slow it down enough to run large drill bits.Does anyone have suggestions about this or any info about the age??? Thanks Gary

Jan 23, 2010
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Need parts for Craftsman (King Seeley) Drill Press
by: DKearney

Looking for the following parts for a Craftsman Drill Press from the '50s.
27415 - Spindle Pulley (splined bottom end drive)
27130 - Spindle Assembly (splined)
Table lift assembly - I believe it was a rack and pinion design.

Any help you can provide will be apprecitated.

Dan Kearney
dan@kearneynet.com

Jan 13, 2010
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VINTAGE DRILL PRESS
by: ROGER ZICKEFOOSE

I also have a vintage drill press that i resently bought, but I really do not need it. I would like to sell it, if anyone is interested, please E-mail me with an offer, my E-mail is; UNDERTAKER62155@YAHOO.COM.....OR; call me @ 317-917-8054 (H), or 317-490-1572 (C)> Thanks.....(The model number is #247,...tes it is old, and yes it does work!!)

Oct 25, 2009
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I had to give up
by: Bob H

I never was able to find the splined pulley for my drill press and had to give up and buy another one. I still have the old press if somebody is interested in 'parting it out'. I can be reached at bhanna1@austin.rr.com

Oct 24, 2009
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old drill press
by: steve

I have one too. I was doing a remodel job & the homeowner gave it to me. Works fine

Jul 16, 2009
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Wanted: Craftsman Drill press spindle pulley
by: Bob Hanna

I need the spindle pulley for my old Craftsman drill press, model number 103.23640. This pulley is for the chuck side of the press. The outdated Sears part number is 27415. I would also like to find the splined sleeve, part #18413. The diameter of the splined shaft is 5/8 inch with the shallow or lower part of the splines measuring 1/2 inch. I'm hoping that someone either has one of these for sale or can tell me where to locate one. Another hope is that the same splined pulley has been used on other Sears presses and I can get a model number to use in a Sears search. Any help will be greatly appreciated! I can be reached at bhanna1@austin.rr.com

Jul 16, 2009
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Craftsman Press info source
by: BobHanna

There are two web sites that can help you determine the vintage of the press, you can even see the service manuals for you machine. They are OWWM.com and OWWM.net

Jul 12, 2009
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I just got one like this...
by: Anonymous

I just purchased a drill just like the one in the picture that is in excellent working condition. I am going to do some research on the drill, but its design (the shark fin) makes me think that it was made during the 20s and 30s during the Art Deco period.

Earle

May 18, 2009
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1940's craftsman drill press & lathe
by: Linda

I have a 1940's craftsman bench style drill press and lathe but have no idea how to value it. Any suggestions?

May 11, 2009
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Craftsman Drill Press and Lathe
by: Nick Graves.....manteca ca

I just got mine last weekend from my grandpa.
I have no idea what year it is but its the same one as in the picture. The motor shaft to the pulley also broke on mine as i took the pulley off. I'm in the process of painting it. (black and red) maybe I'll post pictures when im done.

Dec 30, 2008
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1960's drill press
by: Tammy Wright

My Grandfather was a gunsmith, and had a drill press exactly like this. When he passed away my Father, also a gunsmith,inherited and still uses this machine.Recently the top pulley on the shaft broke and we are trying to find a replacement. The drill press went through a fire in my grandfathers shop and the plates containing the serial and model numbers were burned off. Can anyone help?

Dec 09, 2008
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I have one too
by: George Larson

It was my grandfathers. I think it is from the 40s or 50s. I live in Woodland Hills. Are you willing to sell it?

geolar@earthlink.net

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