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So, im apparently not that bright. I've been stripping the rust off of it, revamping the electrical for the switch, all. This is completely free, including shipping.I recently purchased a 1940's Craftsman table saw off Craigslist, I think it's a model 103.0213 (manual here). For others they have an upgrade package for the blade guard assembly and MDS saw table & support. For saws that cannot be upgraded they will give 100 for the return of the carriage. Emerson has recalled 3.7 million of their Craftsman radial arm saws made between 19.

Radial Saw Craftsman 9 inch 150 Table Saw - Vintage old school Craftsmans Sears100 100 Band Saw, Drill Press & Table Saw 1.I have a thing for vintage tools. These bearings were nearly 30 years old again the motorcycle experience came in handy again. Regardless, there is definitely something wrong with me.New unopened blade for vintage CRAFTSMAN band saws using in blades ideal straight and curved cuts solid wood.

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Its not far off.From the 1940s until 2000, its vacuums and other products were manufactured in. My friends have started referring to my garage as 'Crawford's home for wayward power tools'. It also has a.an antique 1930's vintage delta 10' table saw in beautiful condition this machine was 'state of the art' in the 1930's and into the 1940's and was popular with home craftsmen as well as professional woodworkers the 20'x 27' table is easily tilted for bevel cuts by a worm gear mechanism and t is a degree scale and indicator the table raises and. The specimen Accessories that came with the deal Upon inspection, it is contractor series, belt drive motor, 6.5/13 Amp draw on 220/110 V respectively. They just do it for me.Recently I picked up an old craftsman table saw off craigslist, along with a pile of clamps and blades, all for 100.

I didn't even know he was in town.The only tool he actually seemed to care about was his grandfather table saw. So he showed up out of the blue to drop them off with me. He wanted them, but had no way to get them back home with him. He couldn't bring himself to throw out the tools that none of the family wanted.

Have not needed a table saw in years, and had no plans to get one. I have a 58 AMF dewalt radial arm that I also use for ripping, as its a truly superb radial arm. Not a lot of spare space, especially when the 70 duster takes a full bay, and the other one is usually filled with something im building a wiring harness on. He was a little teary eyed unloading it from the trailer.Now, im working in a 27x17 basement shop, that restores cars, does woodworking, fixes house stuff, etc.

He speculated one of the cousins.So in December, I was at a mower junkyard getting some pieces for my rider. This happened sometime after his grandfathers death. And someone equipped it with a different motor that trips breakers, and a 7 1/4 blade. Loaded with crap and debris, making adjustments and use very difficult. Multiple coats of paint on everything, top included. He has that many memories tied up with it, it deserves a place of honor in his shop.Only problem is, the saw is TRASHED.

Decided electrolysis was just too much hassle.First step was to get it cleaned up real good and brought inside. Id read over on the GRM forum about evapo-rust, so I decided to try it. It was cosmetically rougher, with a REALLY bad top. Pretty much restoring it to his childhood memories.So I got started on mine tonight. His will be a much less correct restoration.

I actually think it made things worse, not better. According to the jug, im supposed to spread paper towels, soak them, and cover with plastic overnight.After soaking and working out the air bubbles:Next time I get shop time, ill continue on the tear down and reworking the top.First off, the evapo-rust: not impressed with the paper towel method. Top is cleaning up way too easily for it to be otherwise, and all the bearings are still rock steady and quiet.So now were up to evaporust.

That took a BUNH of effort to remove. Well, other than the tilt adjusting wheel. Surprisingly, everything came apart with absolutely no issues. But I got a lot more to go before I worry about that.Had to disassemble for cleaning and refinishing, so I started to attack it. ItвЂ™ll come out ok at the end.

The engine turned aluminum turned out to be quite a challenge. I also took this opportunity to start cleaning up and polishing all the aluminum and chrome bits. Turned out great, with the right amount of gloss for me. DidnвЂ™t see a need to remove the old finish that was still sticking well, just the rust and loose stuff.Grabbed the Valspar rust proofing paint that I got matched to the old craftsman color and my brushes.That was enjoyable. No need to take it the whole way down.Then we spent a long time with wire brushes, 80 grit, and degreaser. The trundle was just cleaned up and relubricated, as there was no play, no nothing.

The worse of the two went as the tilt, where it will be hidden by the extension table. Put the better of the two as the lift knob, as itвЂ™s on the front where it will be visible at all times. But definitely good enough. It aint perfect, but neither is anything else ive built.The chrome knobs turned out great. Best combo was mothers California gold wax after cleaning with a coarse rag/soap water, followed by buffing with newspaper and lacquer thinner.