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    Craftsman 115.7556 - 3450m RPM Restore! Pic Heavy

    I know... Everyone must be getting tired of seeing these restore projects from Jaggedscars... Oh well! :beer: This one started as a Ebay find for my belt & disc sander. As usual, needed fully disassembled for cleaning and inspection.
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    At it again! Craftsman 113.22521 Restore!

    At it again! Craftsman 113.22521Belt & Disc Sander Restore! Good morning everyone! Once again, i have been tinkering in the garage, expanding my collection. Over the last few months i have complete disassembled this Craftsman 113.22521 Belt & Disc sander. Overall, it was not in bad condition...
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    Craftsman Table Saw - Info Needed

    Good afternoon! Found this on CL. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/4997771728.html Anyone have some info on this? Looks well build. Possible restoration project? I'm sure I can get them down to $25 with the current condition. Thanks!
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    Craftsman 103.0103 Bandsaw Restore - Burrr Its cold!

    Hello everyone! Finally taking sometime to show off my Craftsman 103.0103 restore on here. This project started with a few things in mind: 1.) I wanted a bandsaw that in the long term could be mounted with a DC motor and controller, in order to cut wood, different types of metals, etc... and...
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    Powr Kraft Electric Motor Rebuild

    Hello all! I was able to pick up an older Montgomery Wards Powr Kraft motor (1/2 HP, 1-Phase, 1725 RPM made by Westinghouse I believe) for free! :rocker: It came off a old table saw that had been sitting for a few years, but other than some noisy and dry bearings, worked well. Model number...
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    Craftsman 103.0103 Project - Decal Questions

    Hello all! I am in the middle of restoring a Craftsman 103.0103 band saw and have some down time to ponder. I am trying to track down or duplicate the original "Craftsman" and "Craftsman Ball Bearings, America's Finest" Decals but not having much luck. I found a font online that matches the...
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    Craftsman 115.6962 - 1/2 HP 1750 RPM - Looking for parts!

    As the title states, I am now looking for some parts for my drill press motor. Its a Craftsman 115.6962 - 1/2 HP 1750 RPM and am needing the cast iron end cap, opposite the one with the reset button and terminal block. I stripped the paint off the old one and found out that someone had JB welded...
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    Fixing A Horse Barn

    Hello all. I recently acquired about 8 acres of land with a standing horse barn and house. The barn was build around 1976 and has a block foundation that stands approx 5 feet tall. The barn is then build off of that foundation. What i am trying to decide, is whether to side the barn with rough...
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    Wilton Cadet 150

    Hello! Found this recently on CL http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/4488691370.html Definitely not worth $225 because of the bend handles, welded nose, and jaws. So I contacted the seller and haggled the price to $100 as of right now, sight unseen. Going to look at it, and in my mind, its...
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    Craftsman Planer/Belt Sander/Disc Sander - WTF?

    Hello everyone. Browsing CL again, looking for old vintage Craftsman belt/disc sanders to adopt and found this... http://seks.craigslist.org/tls/4519707070.html What in the world? Is it an accessory kit of some sort or did craftsman actually make a combination machine like this?
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    Drill Press Help

    Hello all! Purchased a Craftsman model 80 a few weeks ago and I'm in the middle of restoring it. I may have broken the most cardinal rule; take pictures of your restoration. I needed to replace some bearings and in the process, found that someone might have been in missing with the quill...
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    Craftsman drill press - find at $100?

    Hello! Browsing and found this for $125. Worth talking it down to $100? http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/4452750115.html
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    Tool Cabinet/Chest Combo - Worth looking?

    Hello everyone. Recently decided that I have outgrown my current tool box and need to start looking at the many options out there. Before getting jumped on, I have definitely looked at the HF 44" and it is still an option. I have also been looking at the Homak H2Pro 41" and recently just found...
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    Walker Turner 900 Series - is this a find?

    Hello all! Been browsing CL and Ebay for a little while in search of a older drill press. Found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171246946238?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Looking at the condition, the motor is most certainly not original and the homemade belt guard is...
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    In the market for a parts washer... And noticed this...

    Hello! I have been looking around for a little while now and came across these: Eastwood 20 Gal Parts Washer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eastwood-20-Gallon-Steel-Automotive-Parts-Cleaner-Washer-/370869802608?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5659901670&vxp=mtr HF 20- Gal Parts Washer...
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    Keepin' the tools rust free!

    Good morning and hello to everyone at GJ! I found your site not to long ago and am very happy! Definitely some awesome ideas, projects, and builds. As you can see, I am a newb to your site but not to mechanics. I have held numerous jobs since high school involving mechanics, a lot of side...
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