Craftsman power hacksaw?
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maddawg308
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Restore stores are awesome. I never see tools for sale at the one near me, but it's a great place to find parts and materials for cheap.
Nice save! How much did it cost you?
Nice save! How much did it cost you?
OP
They also have a 240V 12" radial arm saw I'd like to pick up.
zuk123
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Vintage machinery. org has several listed, and a quick search here on GJ will show up at least one...
vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=11223
http://www.google.com/search?q=craftsman+power+hacksaw has several youtube videos.
The first 3 digits of the model number are code for who the manufacturer was. then you should be able to find out a lot on the OWWM and OMWM sites.
Many Craftsman (and others) came without motors or stands. For some tools, the stands are worth WAY more than the tools. That said, if there was a stand especially for your saw, it is probably available out there.
I know of several threads on Practical Machinist where people have sung praises of their power hacksaws (although the smaller hobbyist stuff is generally banned there.)
If this is your first, welcome to the addictive and seductive world of old iron.
(I have 3 reStores in the Houston area. There are almost never any tools. When there are, they are priced as if they were gold plated.)
GOOD SCORE! by the way.
zuk
vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=11223
http://www.google.com/search?q=craftsman+power+hacksaw has several youtube videos.
The first 3 digits of the model number are code for who the manufacturer was. then you should be able to find out a lot on the OWWM and OMWM sites.
Many Craftsman (and others) came without motors or stands. For some tools, the stands are worth WAY more than the tools. That said, if there was a stand especially for your saw, it is probably available out there.
I know of several threads on Practical Machinist where people have sung praises of their power hacksaws (although the smaller hobbyist stuff is generally banned there.)
If this is your first, welcome to the addictive and seductive world of old iron.
(I have 3 reStores in the Houston area. There are almost never any tools. When there are, they are priced as if they were gold plated.)
GOOD SCORE! by the way.
zuk
Outlawmws
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That saw never came with a stand, although a universal stand could be used. That saw was originally made by Covel, and Covel was bought by Atlas. Sears bought from both parties. its a pretty decent power hack saw.
here is a good link for some more info:
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=43400
here is a good link for some more info:
http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?t=43400
Outlawmws
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ps: what did you pay for it?
Outlawmws
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And yes, I have one: it's and early Covel "Excel". Still in "project mode", mostly until I can make some space for it...
bryanrj
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FYI I got one in Eastern PA in Dec 12 for $80.
OP
I didn't pick it up.
Gregger Rod & Custom
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Wow... I just bought the exact hack saw last night.
It is Branded as (made by) Atlas.
I also paid $80.
It is Branded as (made by) Atlas.
I also paid $80.
Outlawmws
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I got mine for $15, but it's missing a guard and the vise jaws and screw.