Small Two Car Operation

[HSpencer]

Wow Herb
That saw is definitely a work of art
Are you going to use it or display it

I saw one last nite on craigs list. I'll have to find it again now that I see how gorgeous they are all polished up

Enjoy
Don

Don

Thanks for your visit. I am about half way finished with the saw restore. While it is in great operational shape and I will put a brand new Craftsman 8 inch blade on it, it will most likely never cut another board on my watch.
I will keep it as an antique, along with others I have in the shop.
Possibly you might want to create a 1950's home woodworking shop in your fantastic garage? Just an idea.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[don long]

Herb
I just returned from a 4 hour drive to pick mine up tonite
$55.00 with the case and 3 blades will post pics on my thread tomorrow

Thanks for that shining example

Don

 

[HSpencer]

Herb
I just returned from a 4 hour drive to pick mine up tonite
$55.00 with the case and 3 blades will post pics on my thread tomorrow

Thanks for that shining example

Don

Don

I looked that one up this morning. The frayed cord should not be a problem.
Go to Vintage Machinery .com, and download the 1950 Craftsman tool catalog. The saw is listed in it, as a new model for "1950". Be careful though, as you will be infected and out looking for all those great tools!!!

I can't wait to see what you do with it!! Good Luck!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[motorbreath53]

Oh THATs where my dewalt circ saw went. Thanks for finding it. I'll PM you with the address you can ship it to.

In the meantime, killer shop you have sir. It looks awfully inviting. I could spend at least a full 6 pack or so just exploring in there...

 

[HSpencer]

Oh THATs where my dewalt circ saw went. Thanks for finding it. I'll PM you with the address you can ship it to.

In the meantime, killer shop you have sir. It looks awfully inviting. I could spend at least a full 6 pack or so just exploring in there...

motorbreath53

Thanks for visiting my thread and looking around. I appreciate your visit!
That Dewalt saw fell into my lap and with a new blade it is just like a new saw. If you have one pre-1950s, I would be glad to trade it off. Thanks again for your visit and kind comments.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

I have finished the case for the 8 inch Craftsman saw. I used a Rustoleum Hammered Gray, and it came out as close to era color as I am going to get.
I was very pleased with the outcome!!

I should have the saw, itself, all done not later than Sunday.

Congratulations to Don Long for finding one of these saws.


Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[1/2 Cup]

An excellent result Herb

I am sure that the saw will turn out just as well.

Regards

 

[rmalkow2]

Beautiful job on the saw case. Interested to see the saw when finished.

 

[HSpencer]

The Craftsman 8 inch Circular Saw is done!!! I am pleased with it.

 

[Sunbimmer]

Herb,

Just simply BEAUTIFUL ...

 

[1/2 Cup]

The Craftsman 8 inch Circular Saw is done!!! I am pleased with it.

May I add justifiably so..

Excellent restoration work, it looks a treat, well done.

Regards

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,

Just simply BEAUTIFUL ...

Hugo

Thanks for your visit! I appreciate your kind comments on the saw.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

May I add justifiably so..

Excellent restoration work, it looks a treat, well done.

Regards

1/2 Cup

Thanks for your comments!! I am glad to have this done.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Beautiful job on the saw case. Interested to see the saw when finished.

rmalkow2


Thanks for your visit and the very kind comments. The saw is now also done!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[jhn9840]

Herb, That saw looks like it just came off the shelf at Sears. Top notch job as always. Thanks for sharing.

jhn9840
John


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[rmalkow2]

rmalkow2


Thanks for your visit and the very kind comments. The saw is now also done!

Best Regards
Herb

Just saw the finished product and it is a thing of beauty. Great job!

 

[taumac]

WOW, thats beautiful! Now go sit in your rocking chair with a cold one.

5 Stitches Garage
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[don long]

Herb
You set the bar pretty high!!
That saw shines like a diamond
Very sweet project

How did you fasten the hardware back to the case??
It sure turned out great.

So what is next on your hit list??

 

[HSpencer]

Herb, That saw looks like it just came off the shelf at Sears. Top notch job as always. Thanks for sharing.

jhn9840
John


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John

Thanks for visiting. I was really pleased with this project. I am hoping to find more information on this on the internet. It was really a great project!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Just saw the finished product and it is a thing of beauty. Great job!

rmalkow2

Thanks for looking at it!! I was very happy with the results!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

WOW, thats beautiful! Now go sit in your rocking chair with a cold one.

5 Stitches Garage
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211899
Florida GJ Group
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=117

Gerard

Thanks for your kind comments!! I will ALWAYS have a cold one waiting when you ever decide to drive up and visit!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb
You set the bar pretty high!!
That saw shines like a diamond
Very sweet project

How did you fasten the hardware back to the case??
It sure turned out great.

So what is next on your hit list??

Don

Thanks for your encouragement! I attribute this successful restoration to the quality of materials in the saw. America used to make products that, given reasonable use and care, would last a lifetime. This saw project is going a long way to proving that statement. Too bad in America today, it's ALL about the money.

When I refinish a metal case, I normally put the hardware back with bolts and nuts instead of rivets. It is stronger and looks better.

I am going to be on edge as I know your skills and your fantastic shop is going to blow my little work away!!!! But it was a great deal of fun doing the saw.

My next project according to the boss is to refinish the deck, and start on her list of "magazine clipped" items she wants built. I am a firm subscriber to the "Happy wife---happy life" theory!!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[WarrenJ]

Herb
Saw looks great. Your attention to detail really shows.

 

[HSpencer]

Herb
Saw looks great. Your attention to detail really shows.

WarrenJ

Great to hear from you and thanks for your visit. I always appreciate your comments. The saw was indeed a fun project. Redoing something from 1950 to bring it back and make it a treasure is a worthwhile time spent.

I am always on the search for this type of tool or other item from the old days. This stuff is getting rare!!

Thanks again for visiting!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[BBChevro]

Very nice set-up you have there Herb, I've just finished reading the entire thread.

I wish that I was half as organised as you are, you have a lot of good ideas to fully utilise a smallish space - I may just have to borrow some of those ideas.

I also do a lot of work outside - but not because of any clever thinking on my part, I just don't have enough room inside to actually do anything.

That 1950 Craftsman saw looks a treat too.

 

[HSpencer]

I wasn't happy with my buffing and polishing set up. I wanted the buffer off my bench, portable, and all accessories with it. I wanted my slow speed sisal wheel also available, and I only wanted to plug in one time to make it all work. I think this is going to serve my purposes. I also took a good look at eye protection, goggles and a full face shield is vital.


Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

Buffing Station continued photos. Emphasis on eye protection. I was guilty of only wearing my regular glasses (sometimes) when I used the buffers.
I now will make a concentrated effort to protect my eyes.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

Very nice set-up you have there Herb, I've just finished reading the entire thread.

I wish that I was half as organised as you are, you have a lot of good ideas to fully utilise a smallish space - I may just have to borrow some of those ideas.

I also do a lot of work outside - but not because of any clever thinking on my part, I just don't have enough room inside to actually do anything.

That 1950 Craftsman saw looks a treat too.

Mark Thanks for visiting my thread and I hope you found something of interest to you. I am a little space constrained, but actually I am working very comfortably in what I have. Putting the wood working in the shed was the best thing I ever did. It relieved my garage a lot.

I really like working outside whenever I can. Especially on nice 70 degree day.

Thanks again for your visit and kind comments!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[taumac]

Wow, that's great. Now we know the little secret why your projects come out so nice.

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[1/2 Cup]

Herb,
A polishing set up is another thing on my to do project lists. I have a fairly crude setup to say the least but it works.
Some of the larger items I polish like the stainless Model A radiator surround require a bit of elbow room to get around, how is yours on the castors and do you find it stable enough?

Yours is a nice setup, well done.

Regards

 

[HSpencer]

Wow, that's great. Now we know the little secret why your projects come out so nice.

5 Stitches Garage
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211899
Florida GJ Group
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=117

Gerard

Thanks, I was afraid some of you guys would think it a little cobbled up, but I wanted what I wanted and I was determined to have it. LOL
I am always trying to make things stack up and work well, which is not always possible. I think I am going to be happy with the set up.
I polished up a few odds and ends from the house, and it seemed to work quite well.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,
A polishing set up is another thing on my to do project lists. I have a fairly crude setup to say the least but it works.
Some of the larger items I polish like the stainless Model A radiator surround require a bit of elbow room to get around, how is yours on the castors and do you find it stable enough?

Yours is a nice setup, well done.

Regards

1/2

What I came up with is quite easy to use. As you well know, one really needs to "cut" on the front of the buffing wheel, and "color" or polish on the back. With the buffer setting on the bench this is not possible. Also one needs the whole thing movable, so you can get to all sides of it. Additionally, having the slow speed wheel with a clean sisal pad, you don't have to be constantly changing around the wheels which is a pain.
I also have my high speed motor with flexible shaft and wire wheels hanging on the set up, easy to get to and change from a wire wheel to a pad or what ever comes up I am needing.
My set up is not the prettiest thing, but I am sure it will be better than I was using.
I also buff out some larger items and this is the ticket for that. When you redo your set up, I suggest you make it mobile, and where you can get to all sides of it. If your like me, you will want all your wheels and pads handy and a good supply of abrasives within reach.
AND DON'T FORGET A FULL FACE SHIELD PLEASE!!!!! Yep I am preaching to the choir, but I am guilty of not doing that. For me, that old dog is now fixed!!! My eyes are the only two I have.

Sorry for the long answer!!
Best Regards
Herb

 

[don long]

Herb
You've done it again.
that polishing station is a homerun
and it is color coordinated to
I could only hope to be so cleaver
Now the question . how long had you been thinking of your
polishing station before you started to build it?

I would love to learn more about polishing stuff. It is so valuable
to be able to knock out a quick project

Very nice. And thanks for sharing it with us

Don

 

[impala4speed]

The buffing and polishing station looks great Herb, as do all of your projects. Another great idea put into practice. Thanks for mentioning the eye safety also. I know some of us (me) may sometimes take it for granted but it's something that can't be stressed enough.
Terrific job on the saw too.

 

[aps63]

Hey Herb,
The saw and case look amazing!!!!!
From a time when tools looked like pieces of art.
Great job.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Herb,

Thanks very much for your timely reminder of the safety aspects of what we do in our sheds, garages and workshops every day. Often very much overlooked and I know I am guilty of not always paying as much attention as I should.

I for one choose safety gear with as much rigor as I would in purchasing another piece of equipment.

We are encouraged at work to use the gear that is provided as part of you job at home for example safety boots and eye protection when you are mowing the lawn. It has been a really great work place initiative.

Regards

 

[HSpencer]

http://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm

Herb
You've done it again.
that polishing station is a homerun
and it is color coordinated to
I could only hope to be so cleaver
Now the question . how long had you been thinking of your
polishing station before you started to build it?

I would love to learn more about polishing stuff. It is so valuable
to be able to knock out a quick project

Very nice. And thanks for sharing it with us

Don

Don
Thanks for your kind comments. I was putting together the buffing set up in my mind while I was working on the saw. I spent way too much time looking for my pads and trying to hold the saw case to the buffing wheel while on the bench. That had to change!!

You can download a free booklet from www.caswellplating.com that is full of great information. Easier to find though if you just google in "An introduction to buffing and polishing". That will find you the booklet directly from Caswell Plating.

Thanks for your visit and I appreciate you!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

The buffing and polishing station looks great Herb, as do all of your projects. Another great idea put into practice. Thanks for mentioning the eye safety also. I know some of us (me) may sometimes take it for granted but it's something that can't be stressed enough.
Terrific job on the saw too.

impala4speed

Thanks for your visit and kind remarks. I always appreciate your looking at my thread. I am very pleased with the outcome of the buffing set up. It is far better than what I had.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Hey Herb,
The saw and case look amazing!!!!!
From a time when tools looked like pieces of art.
Great job.

Paul

Great to hear from you again. Hope all is going well. I am very proud of the saw and intend to keep it, hopefully, it will go to my son in law when I have checked out of the net. I agree on the look of the tools from the 50's as compared to today. They were great!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,

Thanks very much for your timely reminder of the safety aspects of what we do in our sheds, garages and workshops every day. Often very much overlooked and I know I am guilty of not always paying as much attention as I should.

I for one choose safety gear with as much rigor as I would in purchasing another piece of equipment.

We are encouraged at work to use the gear that is provided as part of you job at home for example safety boots and eye protection when you are mowing the lawn. It has been a really great work place initiative.

Regards

1/2 cup

LOL I often come in all bruised up after a day in the shop!!!!! I bruise pretty easily here in my old age. I hope I don't have to quit soon!!

Best Regards
Herb