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Craftsman, Companion and Dunlap Drill Presses
1930s to 1950s

Craftsman Drills 1937 to 1942 and 1948 to 1958

Atlas Drill Presses

A detailed Atlas & Craftsman Drill Press Catalog
& Instruction Set is Available


Looking very similar to the range of Atlas Drill Press models, the ones badged as "Craftsman - sold by Sears Roebuck - changed little from 1933 until 1942. Some models continued for a number of years and appeared in several catalogs while others were dropped after only two years of production.
After WW2, and surprisingly not until 1948 and the reintroduction of the Craftman catalog, an entirely revised line was advertised, these being made not by Atlas, but another Company. The appearance of this new range was unusual, each model having a rather unusual, over-styled "streamlined" appearance. By the late 1950s and by then perhaps not selling as well as expected, the range was no longer offered. These late-models examples
can be seen on Page 2



1931 to 1933

1934 to 1935

1934 to 1935


1935 to 1936

1935 to 1936

1935 to 1936

1936 to 1937


Craftsman Drills 1937 to 1942 and 1948 to 1958

Atlas Drill Presses

A detailed Atlas & Craftsman Drill Press Catalog
& Instruction Set is Available


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Craftsman, Companion and Dunlap Drill Presses
1930s to 1950s

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