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Up for sale is a vintage Sears Craftsman 8-Inch 3-Speed Benchtop Drill Press Powerhead Assembly featuring its original, factory-installed 1/6 H.P. induction motor.
This machine was built in January 1984 and works great!
The motor starts up immediately, runs strong, and spins smoothly without any hesitation or unusual noises.
PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for the COMPACT POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY ONLY.
It does NOT include the vertical support column, mounting table, or base
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Chuck Size: 1/2-Inch Capacity Keyed Chuck
Motor Type: Single Phase Induction Motor (Type KM-1A1)
Horsepower: 1/6 H.P.
Electrical Needs: 120 Volts / 60 Hz / 2.5 Amps (Runs on a standard household outlet
Motor Baseline Speed: 1725 R.P.M.3-Speed Mechanical Pulley Speeds: Adjustable to 700 RPM / 1500 RPM / 3000 RPM
Safety Feature: Front power toggle switch with the original yellow safety key fully intact and removable.Cosmetic & Functional Condition:Mechanically, this unit is solid and completely ready to go to work.