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    My vintage Craftsman 103.24280 12" Band Saw

    Sorry to dig up an old thread but I picked up a saw with one of these slow speed converters and it needs both belts. Anyone have any luck finding belts? Thanks, Brian
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Thank you drivesitfar!! I appreciate the kind words.
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Was finally able to upload some pictures of my first Craftsman block grinder. It runs so smoothly. I'm amazed. You can hardly tell that it's on. It cleaned up very well. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Been searching for a 3/4 or 1 hp grinder but haven't had any luck so far.
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    "Pre-Block" Grinders--Where's the Love?

    Thanks for the information. Haven't purchased the pre-block yet. Will post pictures if I'm able to get it bought.
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    "Pre-Block" Grinders--Where's the Love?

    Do the pre-block grinders use the same stand as the block grinders? Looking at a 1956 pre-block and thinking I could switch it over to the stand currently being used by my block grinder made in 1965. The pre-block is a 1/2 HP and has the tool rests that come out from the base on rods.
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Must have been a decent deal since it disappeared shortly after I posted it. Thanks guys for supplying the link and pictures. Brian B
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    Just found this thread and registered with the forum. Love the old Craftsman tools. Picked up my first CM bench grinder this past week. Pictures to follow. If anyone is close to Bakersfield CA, you might want to check on this one. 1/2 hp with a stand that doesn't appear to be a CM. Looks...
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