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Sears Craftsman Portable Drill Press Stand, Model 335.25987, c. 1960s–1970s
Viridian Eclection
$138.60
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Appraised value $159.39
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Sears Craftsman Portable Drill Press Stand, Model 335.25987, c. 1960s–1970s The Piece A vintage Sears Craftsman portable drill press stand, Model No. 335.25987, designed to convert a handheld elect...
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One of a Kind — 1 Available
Sears Craftsman Portable Drill Press Stand, Model 335.25987, c. 1960s–1970s
The Piece
A vintage Sears Craftsman portable drill press stand, Model No. 335.25987, designed to convert a handheld electric drill into a bench-style drill press. The piece is built with a cast metal base, vertical column, adjustable drill carriage, spring-return mechanism, black ball handle, clamp assembly, and slotted work platform.
The original Sears Craftsman label remains intact at the front, giving the piece strong graphic presence and clear maker identification. Compact, mechanical, and sharply utilitarian, it carries the honest shop-built character of mid-century home workshop equipment.
History
Portable drill press stands became popular in the mid-20th century as a practical solution for home workshops, garages, and small-scale repair spaces. Rather than buying a full freestanding drill press, a user could mount a handheld drill into the carriage and use the stand for more controlled vertical drilling.
This example was sold under the Sears Craftsman name and bears the Model No. 335.25987. The label also references Simpsons-Sears Limited, placing it within the Sears / Craftsman retail era when tools were distributed across both the United States and Canadian markets. Based on the label, cast-metal construction, mechanical carriage, and styling, this piece most likely dates to the 1960s–1970s.
Product Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sears Craftsman |
| Object | Portable drill press stand / handheld drill press adapter |
| Model | 335.25987 |
| Origin | United States / Sears retail distribution, with Simpsons-Sears Canada marking |
| Period | Vintage, c. 1960s–1970s |
| Material | Cast metal, steel column, metal hardware, plastic handle accents |
| Color | Silver-toned metal with black handle details |
| Condition | Vintage working-shop condition with surface wear, oxidation, scratches, scuffs, dust, minor rust to hardware, and age-related patina throughout. Original label is intact. Function has not been tested with a drill unless otherwise noted. |
| Use | Decorative display or workshop use at buyer’s discretion after inspection |
| Dimensions | Add final measurements |
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This piece belongs in a collected workshop, studio, garage wall, restoration space, or industrial display. Its exposed hardware, cast-metal form, original label, and compact mechanical profile give it the kind of presence that modern plastic shop tools will never earn, no matter how many “pro grade” stickers they scream at us.
Style it with vintage hand tools, machinist pieces, clamps, files, drafting tools, old manuals, or restoration hardware. It works especially well as part of a curated maker’s display or functional-looking object in a workshop-inspired interior.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
The Design
Sears Craftsman Portable Drill Press Stand, Model 335.25987, c. 1960s–1970s
The Piece
A vintage Sears Craftsman portable drill press stand, Model No. 335.25987, designed to convert a handheld electric drill into a bench-style drill press. The piece is built with a cast metal base, vertical column, adjustable drill carriage, spring-return mechanism, black ball handle, clamp assembly, and slotted work platform.
The original Sears Craftsman label remains intact at the front, giving the piece strong graphic presence and clear maker identification. Compact, mechanical, and sharply utilitarian, it carries the honest shop-built character of mid-century home workshop equipment.
History
Portable drill press stands became popular in the mid-20th century as a practical solution for home workshops, garages, and small-scale repair spaces. Rather than buying a full freestanding drill press, a user could mount a handheld drill into the carriage and use the stand for more controlled vertical drilling.
This example was sold under the Sears Craftsman name and bears the Model No. 335.25987. The label also references Simpsons-Sears Limited, placing it within the Sears / Craftsman retail era when tools were distributed across both the United States and Canadian markets. Based on the label, cast-metal construction, mechanical carriage, and styling, this piece most likely dates to the 1960s–1970s.
Product Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sears Craftsman |
| Object | Portable drill press stand / handheld drill press adapter |
| Model | 335.25987 |
| Origin | United States / Sears retail distribution, with Simpsons-Sears Canada marking |
| Period | Vintage, c. 1960s–1970s |
| Material | Cast metal, steel column, metal hardware, plastic handle accents |
| Color | Silver-toned metal with black handle details |
| Condition | Vintage working-shop condition with surface wear, oxidation, scratches, scuffs, dust, minor rust to hardware, and age-related patina throughout. Original label is intact. Function has not been tested with a drill unless otherwise noted. |
| Use | Decorative display or workshop use at buyer’s discretion after inspection |
| Dimensions | Add final measurements |
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This piece belongs in a collected workshop, studio, garage wall, restoration space, or industrial display. Its exposed hardware, cast-metal form, original label, and compact mechanical profile give it the kind of presence that modern plastic shop tools will never earn, no matter how many “pro grade” stickers they scream at us.
Style it with vintage hand tools, machinist pieces, clamps, files, drafting tools, old manuals, or restoration hardware. It works especially well as part of a curated maker’s display or functional-looking object in a workshop-inspired interior.
Why It Endures
Surviving examples in this condition are increasingly scarce. Each piece in the Eclection is chosen not just for its age, but for the quality of its making — the craftsmanship that allowed it to endure decades of use and still arrive here, intact and beautiful.
"A collectible heirloom with enduring value — crafted in an era when furniture was designed not just to serve, but to inspire."
This is not decoration. It is history made liveable.
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