gennagenna426
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Vintage scroll saw
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Mintgrun
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I did a Google image search using [ vintage craftsman small bandsaw walker turner ] and this Dunlap version came up on the Vintage Machinery site. Not a lot of info, but they give a little bit of that model's history.
Mintgrun
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I thought yours said "Craftsman" but now I see "Companion." That was another Sears brand.
Here's the quote,
"Companion was a brand name for less expensive tools and machines from Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Companion name was replaced by Dunlap on 1941 model machines (starting in late 1940). It was used on hand tools—wrenches and the like—after this time.
Makers of Companion woodworking machines include Walker-Turner Co., Inc. and Central Specialty (later a division of King-Seeley Corp.). See the Craftsman entry for more history and a list of manufacturers codes.
In the late 1990s or early 2000s, after the quality of Sears machinery had entered a decline, the Companion name was resurrected for use on some low-end Asian import woodworking machines. This website does not attempt to cover Asian-made machines and we have no more information on them."
Here's the quote,
"Companion was a brand name for less expensive tools and machines from Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Companion name was replaced by Dunlap on 1941 model machines (starting in late 1940). It was used on hand tools—wrenches and the like—after this time.
Makers of Companion woodworking machines include Walker-Turner Co., Inc. and Central Specialty (later a division of King-Seeley Corp.). See the Craftsman entry for more history and a list of manufacturers codes.
In the late 1990s or early 2000s, after the quality of Sears machinery had entered a decline, the Companion name was resurrected for use on some low-end Asian import woodworking machines. This website does not attempt to cover Asian-made machines and we have no more information on them."
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gennagenna426
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Thank you so much… It does resemble mine, but it's not exact. I was mainly interested in how much I should ask for it if I should want to sell it. Thanks again.I did a Google image search using [ vintage craftsman small bandsaw walker turner ] and this Dunlap version came up on the Vintage Machinery site. Not a lot of info, but they give a little bit of that model's history.
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Thank you so much for that information! I may keep looking to see if I can find one exactly like mine. I don't know what that means that I can't find one that looks like mine. I am probably going to sell it, I just needed to know what to ask. Again thank you so much.
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gennagenna426
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You know what, now that I go back and look at my picture again, it is like mine. The shape and everything are the same. Thank you so much!I did a Google image search using [ vintage craftsman small bandsaw walker turner ] and this Dunlap version came up on the Vintage Machinery site. Not a lot of info, but they give a little bit of that model's history.
Mintgrun
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Here is a similar tool that's newer and in nice condition. It's been for sale for 12 weeks on FB marketplace. The price has been dropped from $200 to $70.
