craftsman 150 drill press

[Doug66]

when I bought this press 15 yrs ago the chuck and key were taped to the table, I put the chuck in seated it but now 15 yrs later I need to remove the chuck so I can straighten the quill.
there is no slot to use a wedge in, just a thrust collar on the bottom of the shaft. has anyone removed theirs ? if so how did you do it please

 

[Don B]

Is it a MT? Can you show a picture of it? someone might be able to help if they can see what's going on, is there a through hole in the spindle you can put a rod down and tap it out that way?

 

[chips&more]

Could you also please tell us why you would want to straighten the quill?

 

[NightWing]

Look between the quill face and the chuck. If the tapered arbor has a step, you can insert a drift between the arbor step and the quill and give it a rap with a hammer.

 

[Doug66]

yes its an mt2or3 taper, I will get pics of it today. the reason I want to straighten is looking through e-bay an craigs list these parts are hard to find, its not a sever bend but just enough to have the end of the drill bit wobble which removes any accuracy. I have lowered the stem or quill and no slot or hole. I will get a few pics of this and try to post today

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Look between the quill face and the chuck. If the tapered arbor has a step, you can insert a drift between the arbor step and the quill and give it a rap with a hammer.

yes there is a step I used a pig fork but to no avail, I don't want to use heat unless its a last resort

 

[chips&more]

I would first suspect the drill chuck for that wobble you see. Change the chuck first and see if the wobble is gone. Buy a good quality chuck, like a Jacobs chuck brand…Good Luck.

 

[mikey]

If the gap between the chuck and quill is large enough you can use a bearing separator to pop it off.

 

[schor]

I too would suspect the chuck before the spindle for runout. Get a pick of what you have. There are various ways to get the chuck and or morse taper out of the quill.

I found a pic on the web for that press and it shows the slot through the quill and spindle to knock out the mt arbor.

 

[12bolts]

I agree, there should be a slot. Pull the quill down 4-5", AND rotate the chuck. You will need to line up the slot in the quill with the slot in the spindle.
Check for a through hole vertically from the top pulley right down through the spindle, you may be able to knock it out that way. If so make sure you support the quill from below before flogging on it.

Cheers Phil

 

[John Hasler]

I agree, there should be a slot. Pull the quill down 4-5", AND rotate the chuck. You will need to line up the slot in the quill with the slot in the spindle.

Cheers Phil

That's how my 15" Craftsman drill press is built.