Old Craftsman 12" Table Saw - 113.24181

[afeef745]

I ended up with this table saw last year, not knowing it needs 240V to power it up. I do not a 240V outlet in my garage or barn, so its not very useful to me. Would like to know if its worth try to sell or what else to do. Seems to have all the parts with it. The person I got this from said it worked last time it was powered, which was like 4 years ago. Its pretty heavy and taking up space in my barn. Thanks in advance

 

[neophyte]

Selling stationary power tools is highly variable, and usually dependent on location, since it’s a pain and costly to ship them.
I would guess a 12” Craftsman saw would have resale value, since there really aren’t many US made tablesaws available nowadays, and older tools and motors from that period were generally made well.

 

[jives]

In my neck of the woods a Craftsman 113.*** TS with 110V motor and 10" blade runs the gamut from $150-350, depending on the fence, age, and condition. There are many for sale on CL and FBM. I have not seen a similar model with a 12" blade and 240V, but I can only guess it would not be popular. I think anyone open to a 240V saw would want a commercial duty cabinet saw, e.g., Delta Unisaw, Powermatic, etc.

 

[RTM]

I bought my 12" 240v saw for $20, from a neighbor who upgraded to a cabinet saw. It didn't make him a better woodworker last time I saw something he made. I had to move it four houses up the street. The wheels sucked, so I finally got a skateboard to move it, a big help.

Looks a lot like yours, but a different model number. 113.242502

Mine is really a decent saw, from others who have used it. Better fence than they expected from a Craftsman. Problem is, it's a 12" saw with a 5/8" arbor, which makes it harder to find 12" blades. I used my clothes dryer outlet to power it for years, finally put in a dedicated garage circuit a few years after I moved in.

I would imagine you could get $100 or more, since you have the guard etc., Especially from someone who wants the extra depth of cut to whack bigger boards.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Are you sure the motor can't be wired to run on 120vac? It looks like the same saw I have, and its motor can be configured to run on either voltage.

 

[exmaxima1]

Per the manual, the internal motor is fixed at 240 vac. It's surprising since the amperage is only 7 amps so it would have been plausible to run it at 120 vac and 14 amps.

 

[bubinga]

Per the manual, the internal motor
too bad It's internal

 

[RTM]

Are you sure the motor can't be wired to run on 120vac? It looks like the same saw I have, and its motor can be configured to run on either voltage.

Mine is also fixed at 240. And mine is internal, direct drive, no belts to slip

 

[afeef745]

Thanks a lot fellas. Located in Central Ohio, in case anyone is interested in it.

 

[marinusdees]

Thanks a lot fellas. Located in Central Ohio, in case anyone is interested in it.

Because this is a direct drive, i.e., the blade mounts directly on the motor shaft, the motor was specially made by Emerson so the blade and motor could be tilted closely under the table. These motors are obsolete. They are built with the ballbearings seated in epoxy making them virtually impossible to replace. So, if you intend to sell it, it would be prudent to see if the bearings are quiet. These saws are able to cut fairly thick wood, due to the 12" blade. They are very usable. If you don't need/want it, it should be salable. I'd ask at least $150 to start, given quiet bearings.
If the bearings are noisy, if you can find an OLD electric motor man familiar with the motor, buy him whatever he wants, it is possible, with great care, and knowledge of how to dis assemble the motor and replace the bearings.
I have one of these saws. My son brought another home free. We sold it to a fellow who made custom glazier's tools, he had one, the bearings were shot, he only needed the motor. $150, year and 1/2 ago. I told him if he hadn't opened up the motor, I could get it repaired. He had opened it, broken the epoxy, end of story.
My own saw, the bearings were replaced by a friend. A good friend.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Per the manual, the internal motor is fixed at 240 vac. It's surprising since the amperage is only 7 amps so it would have been plausible to run it at 120 vac and 14 amps.

OK, when I responded earlier it wasn't clear to me that this is a direct drive saw.