Craftsman 103.0403 scroll saw

[MBetz04]

Going to buy this saw today for 60. Any ideas if it looks complete and curious if it will be able to cut 1 inch balsa and what blades I’ll need. Seller says it has original table with it and maybe the power switch panel

 

[MBetz04]

I also don’t know how to change the blades on these saws. Am I getting in over my head? I just wanna be able to cut some nice curves into 1 inch balsa

 

[Mintgrun]

If it won't cut 1" balsa wood, there's something wrong with it.

You could take some wood with you to see if you like how it cuts.

Here's a link to the manual. It has instructions for changing blades.

SEARS 103.0403 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST MANUAL Pdf Download

View and Download Sears 103.0403 operating instructions and parts list manual online. Jig saw. 103.0403 saw pdf manual download. Also for: 103.0404.

www.manualslib.com

Tom

 

[TOWLC]

You could take some wood with you to see if you like how it cuts.

Good advice here. Inherited a Craftsman bandsaw a long time ago. Had it for a few years and never used it, so I decided to sell it. Guy showed up with some pieces of wood to test it and I was amazed at how well it cut. He bought it.

Fast forward a few more years and I was going to build a dozen adirondacks to put around the pool. Got on CL and found the same model of saw. Still have it today.