The model number plate off a circa 1940s Craftsman drill press I am restoring needs to be replaced. Model 103.0303. @kingtutley, is this anything you stock that’s not a special run? It’s not worth it to me to have a custom one-off made.
This should be a lot better than the original.
I have finally finished the restoration of my 1940s Craftsman drill press. This
I have finally finished the restoration of my 1940s Craftsman drill press. This project had some challenges, but it’s finally finished and I think it looks great! Replaced all the bearings, machined the table and base flat and smooth, gave it a paint job, and made a few replacement parts. Check the link in my bio for the final video I published on the yoootooobs.
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A good friend of mine, Andy, had this 60 gallon/175 psi air compressor.
A good friend of mine, Andy, had this 60 gallon/175 psi air compressor for about 10 years when he bought it used. 5 years ago, he rebuilt the pump because it wasn’t delivering air at the expected rate. Its seen some heavy use and is running a bit tired again, so he ended up buying a new one and asked me if I would want to have the old one as a project.
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We have the power!
We have the power! Got both ends of the buried feeder wire hooked up and I now have some much needed juice in the shop.
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These little helpers have made installing the siding on the shop a breeze.
These little helpers have made installing the siding on the shop a breeze. They attach to the row below and give you a shelf for the next row, leaving the proper reveal. Sweet!
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I’m pretty sure those black wires used to be white!
I’m pretty sure those black wires used to be white! 😳 So glad I found this before it turned disastrous.
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I added these downspout diverters to the workshop.
I added these downspout diverters to the workshop. Since I had the trencher, I dug some shallower ones for these. Read my blog post (link in bio) for more!
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Getting the trench dug for the workshop power.
Getting the trench dug for the workshop power. 6″ wide by 36″ deep. This thing is a beast. Read my blog post (link in bio) for more!
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Someone gave me this old 3HP, 220v air compressor that needed some work.
Someone gave me this old 3HP, 220v air compressor that needed some work. The tank appears to be about a 30-35 gallon. It shouldn’t take much to get it up and running like new. See the link in my bio for the first part of the rebuild.
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