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    Vintage propane torches

    Hi, is anyone here familiar with the inner parts of Bernz, Bernzamatic and Turner torches? I can’t find any schematics and Bernzamatic is no help, partly for liability reasons. Sellers don’t seem to know anything and people I know that used them only seem to know how to light them. Not all of...
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    Big Problem with Craftsman vintage scroll saw

    I was able to find parts, in Wisconsin. The model no. for the parts 03-23150, a newer model I think, but the dimensions are right and the part no. on the eccentric is one digit off. Looks to be an improvement because the shaft is pressed in the eccentric instead of using a set screw (that came...
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    Big Problem with Craftsman vintage scroll saw

    Hi, Sorry for the delay. Here are some pictures of the scoring where the shaft fits and the shaft. The right side of the shaft shows how the belt pulley moved despite the set screw and no belt alignment problems. The left side shows the damage that the loose set screw caused. I had to file...
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    Big Problem with Craftsman vintage scroll saw

    Hi, I restored a Craftsman 12" Scroll Saw 103.21791 and ran into problems. First, there was a noise in the crankcase, though the saw cut a sliver of wood. I noticed that the belt pulley had slid outward, and kept doing that. Then things got quiet for a short while - and then the blade stopped...
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    Just a new old guy

    My garage is not neat. Lots of yard tools from a cyclone Rake down to blowers, trimmers, saws etc. Even a 12V JD for my grandson. Mechanical tools are in the basement. I'm restoring a 1956 Delta table saw and 2 Craftsman/King-Seely scroll saws for some unknown reason. The 12" saw turned out nice...
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