$30 Craftsman Bandsaw, how'd I do?

[cash68]

Works, but needs a switch. Sort of new to the vintage tool thing, where is a good source for power switches?

 

[gungatim]

how'd you do? I'd say you ****...the base alone is worth that, and the original miter gage? enjoy!

 

[nine4gmc]

The $30 is a drop in the bucket, now you done went and found a stand saw. Next it will be stand sander, stand grinders, stand shapers, stand jointers, stand planers.... Ask me how I know...

 

[firworks]

That looks like the exact same one I have in my garage in pieces. The unfortunate bit and at least the reason I didn't really find any use for mine is that it has the "auto tensioning" system they came up with for what I assume was a very short period on it. Most of those bandsaws you'll see have a knob coming out the top. If it doesn't it is auto tensioning. At least on mine it had so little tension that it was fairly useless for cutting. I tried removing the top wheel mount assembly and tightening the screw on the tension mechanism adjuster but it still was no good. If it needs new tires though those are easy to grab off eBay and they fit it well.

 

[SuperCat]

Sweet deal, wish I could find something like that! You ****. Congrats, you definitely stole that.

 

[Corndoggeh]

Yes hello police id like to report a theft! You ****, where i live, $30 would find you rust in a bag on CL.

 

[CKS1955]

The stand alone sells on eBay for $130 + shipping. Great price on your band saw.

Jay

 

[Hybridss]

Neat looking saw. Love the look.

 

[firworks]

The stand alone sells on eBay for $130 + shipping. Great price on your band saw.

Jay

wut??

Really? That is unexpected. Maybe I should give that a shot.

 

[cash68]

So.... sources on power switches?

 

[LB-1911]

So.... sources on power switches?

One possible source
http://store.eurtonelectric.com/switches.aspx

 

[Super Sport]

Nice find OP!

wut??

Really? That is unexpected. Maybe I should give that a shot.

If you're going to part yours out, I'd be interested in one of the small chrome knobs for the door as I'm missing one.

 

[WWShop]

Yes hello police id like to report a theft!

Actually I would call the FBI, this seems more of a federal crime to me!! You ****! I saw one of these recently for $100, without the stand, and I felt that was a pretty good deal. Way to go and enjoy!

 

[zeet]

Score!.... And a well-deserved "You ****"!

 

[CKS1955]

wut??

Really? That is unexpected. Maybe I should give that a shot.

See pictures for recent sales on eBay.

Jay

 

[PugetDude]

Now we know why Chicago is the windy city.
So much suckage in Milwaukee...

 

[firworks]

Nice find OP!



If you're going to part yours out, I'd be interested in one of the small chrome knobs for the door as I'm missing one.

Pm!

See pictures for recent sales on eBay.

Jay

Wow... Looks like I've gotta go out there and inventory everything and list it. Maybe I could make enough to buy a more turn key modern bandsaw. My garage is ridiculously small I don't have room for a project tool like that to lay around. I constantly wish that I had a working bandsaw.

 

[Scootertrash60]

I've watched the auctions on ebay. The parts don't sell very quickly. Small market, most people don't believe in "old stuff".

PM me some pics and the model number. If it's what I'm looking for, I may be convinced to drive down and buy yours.

 

[6PTsocket]

Works, but needs a switch. Sort of new to the vintage tool thing, where is a good source for power switches?

What is the model number? Sears Parts Direct has some weird stuff sometimes. Sometimes ebay has something usable. They are readilly available from many sources What does the switch look like? You have to provide a little more info. Switches come in an unlimited variety. Unless somebody has the same saw, we have no idea what you need. It is like saying I need a bulb or a tire. Take a picture of the switch.

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[Zeke]

Whenever someone asks, "How'd I do?" I think they are too close to self suckage to earn the marker.

Nice saw, BTW, and I have one missing the blade insert (easy to make, I know, but lazy sets in) and I have only wing nuts for the front cover. I don't think that's the original miter gauge because of the 45º on the RH side which is for a table saw with the blade cutting at an angle.

But I'll go along with the crowd and give a provisional "****."

 

[pendragon1998]

You earned a 'you ****'.

 

[cash68]

What is the model number? Sears Parts Direct has some weird stuff sometimes. Sometimes ebay has something usable. They are readilly available from many sources What does the switch look like? You have to provide a little more info. Switches come in an unlimited variety. Unless somebody has the same saw, we have no idea what you need. It is like saying I need a bulb or a tire. Take a picture of the switch.

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There is no switch. You plug it in and it turns on. I have no idea what it is supposed to look like so I cannot take a photo of it because it does not exist on this thing.

 

[6PTsocket]

There is no switch. You plug it in and it turns on. I have no idea what it is supposed to look like so I cannot take a photo of it because it does not exist on this thing.

It was not obvious that you were not replacing a switch but adding one. Check out. https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/
Look at their item 1727, Router table switch. It is a box with mounting tabs with a switch, receptacle and a cord . Mount it on an angle bracket off one of the base mounting bolts. Plug the saw into the box, the box into wall and turn it on. No wiring required. At $19.95, it is probably cheaper than the parts, if you built it with parts from Home Depot. and I think they still have free shipping.

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[LB-1911]

There is no switch. You plug it in and it turns on. I have no idea what it is supposed to look like so I cannot take a photo of it because it does not exist on this thing.

No Switch - No Problem -

Last week I did another search on the local CL for bandsaws, and the top one was a vintage Craftsman 103.24260. Pictures looked ok, but didn't show too much detail. It's a 12" model and had a 1/3 hp Craftsman motor installed, for $70. Mounted on the original stand and had a light.

What I didn't see was the Slo-Speed Converter on the other side! I'd been looking around at reduction gearboxes but this negates that entirely. The cover's missing and it's mounted like ****, but it's there and it works. I'm not sure why it's different than most I saw online where you move a pulley in and out, though. This one just has two separate pulleys.

The rest of the saw's ok. Needs tires, blades, rewiring, and maybe some bearings.

Also picked up the little 1/4 hp block grinder recently from a guy at work, in pretty darn good shape!


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[cash68]

lol. That looks so ghetto. I think I can do better.

 

[Zeke]

GirchyGirchy, what's the skinny on the gear box? That's EXACTLY what I need.

 

[bubinga]

how'd you do? I'd say you ****...the base alone is worth that, and the original miter gage? enjoy!

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[Sawdustmaker]

It was not obvious that you were not replacing a switch but adding one. Check out. https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/
Look at their item 1727, Router table switch. It is a box with mounting tabs with a switch, receptacle and a cord . Mount it on an angle bracket off one of the base mounting bolts. Plug the saw into the box, the box into wall and turn it on. No wiring required. At $19.95, it is probably cheaper than the parts, if you built it with parts from Home Depot. and I think they still have free shipping.


Do this. Easy peasy.

 

[Z2V]

I'm still on my first cup of coffee for the morning but I'm not seeing what the purpose of this is. Can somebody enlighten me gently please? Is it a clutch or brake of some sort?


pendragon, sorry for the hijack and "you ****" ,

 

[bill300d]

It's a 2 speed gearbox

 

[jywilli69]

Having the stand and the motor mount is priceless. You did an outstanding job and yes you do ****!!!!!!

 

[cash68]

Ok. Blade broke. Need a new blade. What other parts should I get? Want to redo this. Need a switch, right now you plug it in and it rips. Will be repainting and stuff too. What about the Roller part near the work surface that the blade is guided in? Can you get replacement parts for it?

 

[bubinga]

That looks like the exact same one I have in my garage in pieces. The unfortunate bit and at least the reason I didn't really find any use for mine is that it has the "auto tensioning" system they came up with for what I assume was a very short period on it. Most of those bandsaws you'll see have a knob coming out the top. If it doesn't it is auto tensioning. At least on mine it had so little tension that it was fairly useless for cutting. I tried removing the top wheel mount assembly and tightening the screw on the tension mechanism adjuster but it still was no good. If it needs new tires though those are easy to grab off eBay and they fit it well.

Older thread I know, never saw that "auto tension system", Whats the model number?
(If it's still handy,..............OP's Pictures are gone)

 

[bubinga]

Pm!



Wow... Looks like I've gotta go out there and inventory everything and list it. Maybe I could make enough to buy a more turn key modern bandsaw. My garage is ridiculously small I don't have room for a project tool like that to lay around. I constantly wish that I had a working bandsaw.

ATDI.............(Am There, Doing It!!!) SAME HERE, I'm probably going to have to downsize. (Start selling cheap, Scrap yard, Throwing away.....)

 

[bubinga]

It was not obvious that you were not replacing a switch but adding one. Check out. https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/
Look at their item 1727, Router table switch. It is a box with mounting tabs with a switch, receptacle and a cord . Mount it on an angle bracket off one of the base mounting bolts. Plug the saw into the box, the box into wall and turn it on. No wiring required. At $19.95, it is probably cheaper than the parts, if you built it with parts from Home Depot. and I think they still have free shipping.

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There is no switch. You plug it in and it turns on. I have no idea what it is supposed to look like so I cannot take a photo of it because it does not exist on this thing.

Probably came out at the time when motor was sold separate.

 

[bubinga]

It was not obvious that you were not replacing a switch but adding one. Check out. https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/
Look at their item 1727, Router table switch. It is a box with mounting tabs with a switch, receptacle and a cord . Mount it on an angle bracket off one of the base mounting bolts. Plug the saw into the box, the box into wall and turn it on. No wiring required. At $19.95, it is probably cheaper than the parts, if you built it with parts from Home Depot. and I think they still have free shipping.

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Good call on the switch, won't even have to mess with splitting the hot wire.
https://www.mlcswoodworking.com/sho....html?zoom_highlight=1727+Router+table+switch