Craftsman Table Saw: 103 vs 113

[cash68]

So I’ve been looking at vintage Craftsman table saws, and I see people generally have a 103 or a 113. Initially I thought the 113 was the 10” blade, but it now seems that both are 8” blades? Which saw is the one to shoot for? I see multiple 103s in my area for $100-150.

Also, how much is a pedestal worth? One has a cast pedestal, the other has a stamped frame.

 

[Toothaker]

Are you talking about the first three digits of the model number? 103.xxxxx vs. 113.xxxxx? The first three digits is the manufacturer code - the actual maker of the table saw.

http://vintagemachinery.org/Craftsman/manufacturers.aspx

 

[Zeke]

Pedestals are hard to find so get it. The stamped stand is weak and not all that stable.

 

[nine4gmc]

They both came in 8" and 10" versions iirc. The pedestal is harder to find and more value than a stamped steel base but holy **** does it **** to move around. The stamped base is easier to modify a roller base to if you want something you can roll outside and use. If you plan to use it and store it in the same place, the pedestal is a better choice. jmo.

What Toothaker said, the first three are the manufacturer code, it's the digits after the dot that show the model.

 

[thehorse13]

I have the stamped steel base with my 1958 Craftsman 8 inch saw. Everything in this thread is 100% accurate. The stationary base is fantastic but insanely heavy. The stamped base is sorta cheap but it's light weight and lends to easy moving.

Because I need to move my saw, I went with two stationary casters mounted to the side of the stamped steel base so that I can roll it like a wheel barrow when needed.

 

[CKS1955]

113 is for Emerson Electric.
103 is for King-Seeley (Central Specialty)

Jay

 

[ckadams00]

Pedestal base for the win!
Saw comes second.
Figure out how you are going to use it. But take the pedestal base regardless. They're worth as much as the saw and much harder to find.

 

[bluebolt]

113 is for Emerson Electric.
103 is for King-Seeley (Central Specialty)

Jay

Also Emerson bought the King - Seely patents and took over the production of the Sears machines in 1964.