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Let's put together a list of what newer zero clearance inserts fit what older Craftsman saw. Or, if we're going to have to make them. Or modify others. I love my 50's / 60's tools, but don't see any info listed on spec's for these. Let's gather up a list to keep these old things going...

So I have the Craftsman Pro Fluorescent Drop light, bulb finally died in it, and debating putting in LED. I'm sure there's a ballast in there that I have to bypass, but has anyone taken it apart and done the swap yet?

Alright guys, I’m stumped. Working on a 115.19240 3/4HP 3450RPM Craftsman Motor from the early 60’s. Motor worked fine, then here and there, before I got the complete hum no mater what. Took it apart, cleaned every thing that I could, and put a new capacitor in it. Same thing, just hums, loudly...

So started ripping apart an old Craftsman 1/4” Drill to polish out... And get it all apart with ease, til I started with the brush holders. Tapped the first one out most of the way, and carefully took some pliers to it and crack! Pieces everywhere. Second one came out mostly intact but was...

So I started cleaning up some of the tools in this box I bought yesterday, and ran across this: Never saw a Craftsman tool marked that way. That’s the original 1927 logo, right? Was that style used on anything else? Post it up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Picked up this cool little socket set at the flea market this morning. The socket holder is what caught my eye. I can’t make out the brand of this Soc-Kit set and found zero on google. Set no 555. Anyone have any clues? Looks like _____ Stone Mfg Co. Buffalo, NY. Sockets themselves are...

So recently I picked up a new-to-me 50's Craftsman / Parks 18" Bandsaw. It works alright, I can follow a straight line drawn on the wood, but it won't follow the fence. Think I'm going to use this thread as a way to throw all my questions about this thing out there and see if anyone has an...

So I stumbled upon these at habitat for humanity earlier... 1930’s Craftsman Vanadium 8-1/2” Long Linesman Pliers. Now according to Alloy Artifacts, these were listed in the catalogs as “Klein Style”, but no definitive proof of who made them. Well, these definitely have period correct M. Klein &...

Popped into habitat before my youngest sons doctors appointment, and saw this. Immediately ran to it and asked how much. Saw the $40 price tag and yelled sold! Before they could swipe my card I was already taking it apart. Been on the hunt for a few years now... the Saw is kinda beat up...

So found this little guy in the bottom of a tool box. Works great, but the only markings I see on it are 24848. Jaws are 1-3/4" wide and opens up about 2" wide. Anyone have any ideas on who made it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So after fiddling around with this, finally realized it's my switch that went bad on it. Does anyone know of a replacement that'll fit under the factory cover? Keyed on toggle maybe? Have a regular light switch wired up right now that I don't like. But it's functional! The original box is...

So I was at a warehouse sale today, and this couple have some big machines to unload. Believe they flip properties and the latest one had a cabinet shop, and was a hoarder. PM me for their contact info if you're seriously interested in something. Otherwise let the discussion begin and enjoy...

Alright guys, Got this with an assortment of others tools when I picked up a table saw recently. What is it? No makers marks on it... I would think maybe to find angles as the brass piece moves inside the steel, with the screw there to clamp the steel so it cant move? kinda hard to...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/tls/5930929354.html This needs to be in the GJ family. I've NEVER seen a lathe on a pedestal! If this was closer, and it wasn't Christmas, I'd be on my way there right now!

Need a little help here guys. Almost done restoring this old Parker 63 1/2 vise. When I took it apart, one screw was stuck bad. Days of kroil and then heat didn't work. Bent or broke 4 Irwin impact bits, but finally drilled it out. Now, I need to replace it. Found screws at the hardware...

I know someone posted it before, but what paint has everyone been using to get close to that original late-50's - early-60's "Power Bronze" gold color on drill presses and saws? Debating using Rustoleums "Pure Gold", but don't want it to be... overwhelmingly gold?

Is it me, or can I not get this stupid little tool box to come up on searspartsdirect.com? Toolbox number is 42612, model number 114907.... I just want the damn large "heritage logo" decal, don't care about the rest of the box...

After everyone's huge rush on these Craftsman Professional screwdrivers, there's a few that I need to round out the complete set. Torx: T10 - 47176 T20 - 47179 T25 - 47400 Phillips: #2 x 4" - 47186 #2 x 12" - 47172 #2 x 16" - 47173 #2 x 20" - 47174 Slotted: 3/16" x 12" cab tip - 47167...

So just got done with these directional cutters... and found a COO I've never seen before: Oxwall Tool Co. Germany British Zone. When could have these been produced? These are extremely nice and staying in my personal collection.

So, before getting into vintage tools... I never heard of them. But the few examples I've found have been very high quality and have survived decades very nicely. Alloy Artifacts only has a small blurb about them, and their website here only has a small blurb about their tool history...