Craftsman Vintage Table saw
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Jarhead0408
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What the devil dude? Awesome saw, but that sure is a funky base for it!
Never seen a base like that before!
Never seen a base like that before!
thats an original base for that saw
do you know what the hole is in right lower corner refer to first post
jakemac
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The blade is raised and lowered by turning the large chrome knob. That hole may be for a locking handle for setting the angle of the blade. I don't recall. I had a cheaper model of that saw that I pulled out of the trash years ago but scraped it when I found a used Makita contractor's saw. (I kinda wish I still had it to tinker with now)
What is the model number ? A search for the manual may provide the answer.
Outlawmws
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Ted, as mentioned the crank on the front raises and lowers the blade; there is another on the left side that set the angle.
Based on the fence guide bar, that should be an 8" saw. Nothing wrong with that, it just limits depth of cut a bit.
The hole.... It was put there to confuse people 50 years later, and make them ask questions no one has the answers to!
Based on the fence guide bar, that should be an 8" saw. Nothing wrong with that, it just limits depth of cut a bit.
The hole.... It was put there to confuse people 50 years later, and make them ask questions no one has the answers to!
drivesitfar
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Tedster: i have a crown top that is a little newer without that cool stand or the extra pieces on the sides that doesn't have that hole.
i guess Outlaw is right again. those old engineers knew 60 years later we would be asking about a hole they put on the saw.
i guess Outlaw is right again. those old engineers knew 60 years later we would be asking about a hole they put on the saw.
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that hole in the frame is gonna bother me all day, I know the 10'' i had the front knob angled the blade and the lever under the front of the table locked it and the one on the left raised and lowered the blade i guess i will find out tonight
Tedster: i have a crown top that is a little newer without that cool stand or the extra pieces on the sides that doesn't have that hole.
i guess Outlaw is right again. those old engineers knew 60 years later we would be asking about a hole they put on the saw.
thats a nice saw what year is it
rippered
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Maybe for the switch ? Its kind of a ****** location. I don't have the saw anymore.
Maybe for the switch ? Its kind of a ****** location. I don't have the saw anymore.
i am pretty sure you are correct or could be for a lock i need to investigate i got it home its actually in better shape then i thought, the chrome knob in front actually tilts blade and raises and lowers it with it pushed in you can adjust the angle and pull it out and turn to raise or lower or just the oppisite can't remember the date on the motor is 12-58
model 103.200002
hole is probably for the power switch, not as pictured in the above post, though. I have seen only the toggle portion of the switch stick out thru the hole, with the electrical connections made inside an e-box, inside the saw. Works fine either way, looks better with the box inside the saw.
I did go on there thats where i seen another one the same color with a hole in the same place and i can't find it now,
If i can get a new tag for the motor the rest of the resto will be easy.
softailgarage
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I restore these and have never seen a hole there. Is it possible a previous owner did it? what is the model #? Look up the owners manual either at OWWM or searspartsdirect.com.
BTW, you ****, that looks like an OEM pedestal.
BTW, you ****, that looks like an OEM pedestal.
Tucko
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I don't know what the hole is for, but is the saw height adjustable on that stand? You know, like a drill press table?
WallynSC
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The blade height is adjustable.
You learned me something today...I was unaware that you could pull the handle out and turn to angle the blade. I just got my saw and have yet to use it or look it over good so thanks!
Now for the hole, I have seen a few Craftsman jointers that have been drilled for an on/off switch that was not factory. They were all relatively same area but obviously not manufacturer design or they would have been exactly the same spot. I'm thinking that either you got the famous saw from the website, or that was a common spot for people to add a power switch.
Now for the hole, I have seen a few Craftsman jointers that have been drilled for an on/off switch that was not factory. They were all relatively same area but obviously not manufacturer design or they would have been exactly the same spot. I'm thinking that either you got the famous saw from the website, or that was a common spot for people to add a power switch.
I looked the hole over good and it is not factory i think the guys dad probally had a toggle switch on there at one time Model 103.200002 but there is a gold one on vintage machinery with a hole in the same spot.
but this hole is not perfectly round and has a burred edge on back side does not look clean enough to be factory
yes it is adjustable
softail
sears parts has no manual i signed up on OWWM should have a response back today from admin, i checked ebay for a owners/parts manual no luck hopefully someone on OWWM will have one
CLar
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Just picked this up yesterday at an estate sale. $50 for everything including the original ordering book (shown) and the book showing different uses and cuts.
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CLar
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I don't know why it doubled the pics sry.
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gus1962
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Mysterious hole. The previous owner probably modified it?
Zeke
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How does the saw switch now? I'd say definitely a toggle switch hole which someone wisely removed.
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i think he had a toggle on there also i might have it back together next week some time but still need to do some work on the motor the badge has a huge dent in the middle of it i may have a decal made i have it all tore apart now its going to blasting i am gonna fill the hole in and relocate the switch
i think he had a toggle on there also i might have it back together next week some time but still need to do some work on the motor the badge has a huge dent in the middle of it i may have a decal made i have it all tore apart now its going to blasting i am gonna fill the hole in and relocate the switch
Voi
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Saw this similar Craftsman saw today and took this picture. I need to go back and talk to the guy about another deal and can take more pictures or check things more closely if you wish.
