103.0803 restoration help
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Not enough to thread but I have the piece that broke off so I didn’t know if I could get away with JB WELDING it back on.
Hmmm…if there was enough thread, I was thinking you could use an epoxy type product (like JB Weld), more for cosmetic appearance to reattach the part. I don’t know if JB Weld would be enough to hold it as the primary thread.
Brazing is a possibility, but if you can’t do it yourself, probably cost you more than finding a replacement part.
I guess I’d try an epoxy product, not much to lose if it doesn’t work. I’ve used an epoxy product to fix a rototiller engine that had a lengthwise crack along the threads where the oil drain plug is located. I reinstalled the drain plug and have never removed it (this engine has two drain plugs, so I use the other plug). I did that 10 or so years ago and it’s never leaked. So in the right application it can work.
I’d see what others have to offer.
Jay
Brazing is a possibility, but if you can’t do it yourself, probably cost you more than finding a replacement part.
I guess I’d try an epoxy product, not much to lose if it doesn’t work. I’ve used an epoxy product to fix a rototiller engine that had a lengthwise crack along the threads where the oil drain plug is located. I reinstalled the drain plug and have never removed it (this engine has two drain plugs, so I use the other plug). I did that 10 or so years ago and it’s never leaked. So in the right application it can work.
I’d see what others have to offer.
Jay
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I’m not sure on the strength of reattaching that small piece or how it would respond to the heat? Almost wonder if you would be further ahead to build up material (brazing of some sort) at that location, file/sand it to match the same look. Then thread it.
Jay
Jay
Looking for a pedestal stand for my craftsman 103.0803 belt and disc sander and I think I’ve found one but it’s 3 hours away and I’m not for sure if it’s the right base. I have some pictures if anyone could help me Id if this is the correct base.
whateg01
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Would probably help if you posted said pictures so we can see them
Sorry I didn’t realize they didn’t post.
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FrankLee
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To me, that looks like a band saw or possibly a small jointer pedestal, hence the plywood table. But franklee, 
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crguy
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Personally, I never liked the looks of those bases, they don't look to be very stable.
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Cruzan80
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The .0803 was only available with a pedestal stand for one year, and then they changed it over to a different design. Be aware there is both a 4" and 6" belt sander size that had pedestals.
Here’s pictures of the stand you need (it’s the only one I’ve seen in the last 16 years). I have different opinion than what was stated above, I find the stands to be stable and like the look.
As FrankLee mentioned, those pictures you posted of the pedestal stand are for the Craftsman 12” band saw.
As Cruzan80 mentioned the top mounting bracket that attaches to sander was only offered the first year that pedestal stands were available 1954/1955. They redesigned the sander the following year and modified the top mounting bracket in 1956. The rest of the pedestal was the same (Base, Post, Motor Mount).
Jay
As FrankLee mentioned, those pictures you posted of the pedestal stand are for the Craftsman 12” band saw.
As Cruzan80 mentioned the top mounting bracket that attaches to sander was only offered the first year that pedestal stands were available 1954/1955. They redesigned the sander the following year and modified the top mounting bracket in 1956. The rest of the pedestal was the same (Base, Post, Motor Mount).
Jay
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The grinder pedestal stand was designed to be attached to the floor (see link to manual below).
If it’s used without securing in this manner, it would be extremely top heavy.
Jay
FrankLee
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Exactly, but I suspect is rarely done.
Someone on that other site was asking about using casters on a grinder pedestal.
And he/someone installed a belt/disk sander on a grinder pedestal.
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crguy
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You have to wonder if people that like those stands ever actually use the machines on them? And bolting them down - how many people ever do that? There's a reason nobody makes those stands new today.Exactly, but I suspect is rarely done.
Someone on that other site was asking about using casters on a grinder pedestal.
And he/someone installed a belt/disk sander on a grinder pedestal.
whateg01
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I see stands that are worse still being made today. I hate the stands with 3 legs. I know that 3 legs won't wobble like 4, but if you push on it a little bit it'll still fall over. But yeah, they are still made that way.
Exactly, but I suspect is rarely done.
Someone on that other site was asking about using casters on a grinder pedestal.
And he/someone installed a belt/disk sander on a grinder pedestal.
lol
, I saw that question over on the other forum.Jay