Vintage Craftsman Table Saw ??

[R.Anderson]

Looking into buying this Belt Driven Craftsman Table Saw. Have to check it out yet.

The guy is asking 100 bucks is that a fair price for this?? asuming its in good shape and any input on this saw would be helpful and appreciated.

 

[SweetD]

Go over to owwm.org and try researching it there some. It would be nice if the seller could provide you with a model #.

 

[Voi]

For a hundred it should really have the side extension tables.

However, these saws lend themselves well to being installed in a rolling table saw workstation since the motor hangs so low. In those cases you don't necessarily need the extension tables.

Get the model number and see if parts are available. There were so many versions of those Craftsman saws.

 

[R.Anderson]

For a hundred it should really have the side extension tables.

However, these saws lend themselves well to being installed in a rolling table saw workstation since the motor hangs so low. In those cases you don't necessarily need the extension tables.

Get the model number and see if parts are available. There were so many versions of those Craftsman saws.

Glad I started a thread on this didn't even think about the extensions, Thanks.

 

[nine4gmc]

It has the fence and miter gage so that's a plus but it would be nice to have the extensions as well. The price is not too bad but I would haggle some. Also, that saw is HEAVY so be prepared for heavy lifting.

 

[R.Anderson]

It has the fence and miter gage so that's a plus but it would be nice to have the extensions as well. The price is not too bad but I would haggle some. Also, that saw is HEAVY so be prepared for heavy lifting.

Good point with fence and miter gage could make extensions or the guy may have em some where.

It being heavy is what makes me want it less vibration, better cut and quiet.

 

[Voi]

Glad I started a thread on this didn't even think about the extensions, Thanks.

No problem. Here is an example of a rolling table saw work station that doesn't use the table extensions, or at least doesn't appear to. It's possible the stock extension on this saw were melamine and blending in in the picture but I can't tell for sure. Regardless, you get the idea.

These older Craftsman saws have the motor hanging pretty far off the back so if you wanted a work station like this you'd likely extend the out-feed portion even more than this picture suggests. That's a good thing to increase the capability of the saw but not a great thing when it comes to storage. Of course that's an issue with any table saw with the motor hanging off the back like this, work station or not.

 

[R.Anderson]

No problem. Here is an example of a rolling table saw work station that doesn't use the table extensions, or at least doesn't appear to. It's possible the stock extension on this saw were melamine and blending in in the picture but I can't tell for sure. Regardless, you get the idea.

These older Craftsman saws have the motor hanging pretty far off the back so if you wanted a work station like this you'd likely extend the out-feed portion even more than this picture suggests. That's a good thing to increase the capability of the saw but not a great thing when it comes to storage. Of course that's an issue with any table saw with the motor hanging off the back like this, work station or not.

I'm a fan of the motors hanging out the back another reason I'm drawn to this saw. Good thing a new shop is in the works. I just may go that route and make it so it can be dual purpose and have a router on the same table. Darn it now I need to go check out the table saw and try to buy it lol.

 

[Packard V8]

That's a $50-75 saw around here. They are thick on the ground, so get one with extensions and the original steel legs.

Things you'll learn as you look at Craftsman table saws is they made a zillion versions. The tabletops came in at least three different lengths, approx 20", 24" and 27" long, so the extensions have to match the saw. I've seen original 10" saws with 1/3hp, 1/2hp and 3/4hp. Those were the good cast iron end bell motors which made more horsepower than the sheet tin frame 1-1/2 or 2hp later motors.

jack vines