Recent content by hertfordnc

I have a collection of battered user grade vintage skilsaw worm drives. This includes the 67 which takes 5 1/2" blades and the 127 which takes 11 5/8 blades. A 12" blade will work in the 127 but NOBODY makes a blade bigger than 10" with the Diamond Arbor and nobody makes a 5.5" blade with a...

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that makes sense, the cap is deep and threads down about a half inch. But a zerk might be better.

I just picked this up on craigslist (free) It was originally made by Atlas and badged for Craftsman/Sears. Has original 3/4 HP motor It works pretty well as it sits but it needs some love. There is a slight bit of slop in all direction on bearing for the blade. I am hoping a bit of...

While i was researching nail guns I ran across a Paslode SK312 on ebay for $19. I couldn't resist. For those who are not tools nerds, this is the nailer that made pneumatic framing a reality. Of course I was not counting on it and at the same time I bought a refurbished Hitachi NR90AE which...

I crawled under the bench at my favorite scrap yard and pulled out a Skil model 77 not sure the age and a model 67. THe 67 is really interesting, small, light, powerful, I could see it getting a lot of use if i can find blades for it. I guess the original blade was 5 5/8" I can't find...

Just picked up this monster worm drive 12" beam saw. https://architectage.com/topics/12-skilsaw-model-127-tools-equipment Technically, it's 11 5/8" but apparently that blade is no longer made. The previous owner said he used it with a 10" blade. THere's also the option of 300mm blades which...