Another Craftsman Collection

[zeven7]

Hello all,

Over the last year, I've started to monitor the forums here and the other two places we all visit In that time, I've acquired several Craftsman workshop tools of different Vintages. I have a mostly restored 113.27521 table saw on an original stand (not the pedestal,) a floor model table saw 103.23440 that is in pieces, 3 - 100 drill presses (2 floor model and one bench top,) two bandsaw's, a lathe and two jointers. All of the equipment is mid 50's to early 60's from what I can tell based on all the information I've seen on the forums.
I'm excited to begin the restoration work on the equipment that needs and am already using the equipment that is functional. As I make my way through restoring the old iron, are there any "must-have" tools that are suggested to perform the work? I am on the fence on buying a bearing puller and shop press versus having the bearings removed and pressed by local machine shops of which there are plenty here in Corona, CA. I don't mind spending on tools but given that my garage is my only shop space, I don't like to have anything that's not completely essential (I know, I know.. why do I have all of the other craftsman tools then )

I'll be starting threads on the process of restoring each of the tools

Thanks again all and I look forward to participating and hope to come even a little close to the quality of work that many of you have shown!

-Jesse
Corona, CA

 

[subroc]

I am interested in 50s vintage or any old craftsman shop tools for that matter. I'll follow your threads.

Floor model 103.23440?????? Misprint?

Lot of tools get used in overhaul but snap ring pliers can be helpful.

 

[FrankLee]

All good stuff!

I use two-jaw pullers and a larger bearing splitter often. A very common problem with these older machines is that the set screws in the pulley often backed out and scar the pulley shafts. A puller is a necessity to safely remove the pulleys.

 

[zeven7]

I am interested in 50s vintage or any old craftsman shop tools for that matter. I'll follow your threads.

Floor model 103.23440?????? Misprint?

Lot of tools get used in overhaul but snap ring pliers can be helpful.

Good catch subroc!
The cabinet saw is a 103.24440 not 103.23440.
The saw is the tool that I think will be the most challenging in restoring just do to the number of parts involved and the weight of the arbor and trunion assemblies.
It's also by far the one that's in the most neglected state.
I'm going to go through restoration projects on the drill presses, lathe, jointers and even a bench grinder before doing the table saw.
I'll be posting the build threads soon.

Thanks for following.

 

[zeven7]

All good stuff!

I use two-jaw pullers and a larger bearing splitter often. A very common problem with these older machines is that the set screws in the pulley often backed out and scar the pulley shafts. A puller is a necessity to safely remove the pulleys.

Thank you Frank! I do hear that is one of the most common issues on old iron. I'm definitely going to invest in the puller and splitter as they are easy to store and won't take up shop space.
Will keep you posted on my rebuilds.

 

[subroc]

Good catch subroc!
The cabinet saw is a 103.24440 not 103.23440.
The saw is the tool that I think will be the most challenging in restoring just do to the number of parts involved and the weight of the arbor and trunion assemblies.
It's also by far the one that's in the most neglected state.
I'm going to go through restoration projects on the drill presses, lathe, jointers and even a bench grinder before doing the table saw.
I'll be posting the build threads soon.

Thanks for following.

Well, that clears it up. That floor saw along with the 113.27521 will give you a nice pair of classic saws.

 

[zeven7]

Well, that clears it up. That floor saw along with the 113.27521 will give you a nice pair of classic saws.

Thanks Subroc,

I think it's a good start. I may at some point grab a Unisaw but want to try these two first. I don't go through a lot of thick hardwoods (but don't want to exclude the possibility at some point.) I started the build thread for the floor model.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=476788&highlight=103.24440
I put pictures of it in it's present state there.
Thanks again!

-Jesse
Corona, CA

 

[don long]

Hi Jesse
I have the start of an old craftsman wood shop too. I haven't found much time to spend on it but I do have the intention to get it up and working.
Welcome to the garage journal. Hope you find it as helpful and entertaining as i have over the years

 

[zeven7]

Hi Jesse
I have the start of an old craftsman wood shop too. I haven't found much time to spend on it but I do have the intention to get it up and working.
Welcome to the garage journal. Hope you find it as helpful and entertaining as i have over the years

Thank you Don! I did get your PM but haven't been able to respond as I've been under the 10 post threshold. It's great to be on garage journal. So much good info. It's great to see so many like minded folks who appreciate quality iron of all types. I completely understand the issue of limited time! I've got three girls in several stages of their lives. One raising a family, one in college and one in high school. I did get to see your garage build thread and man! I'm envious.. You are living my dream! We are actually looking to sell our home in a couple of years and hoping to buy some property in Norco or Riverside to also build a shop. Would love to drop by and admire the collection one of these days. I'll PM as soon as Garage Journal allows me to.
Thanks for reaching out!

-Jesse