Wards Powr-Kraft THS2712

[laney.graphics]

Recently got a table saw given to me by my grandpa and was looking for some information, haven't had much luck on googling by model number. Saw is a Wards Powr-Kraft model THS2712, it doesn't have a blade in it currently and I'm not sure what size it should be or if this thing is worth investing anything into. It seems to be in decent shape, although the base it's on doesn't really match the saw, my grandpa got it at an auction and never used it as he has some bigger ones. The little bit I found by searching was it is possibly an 8 inch saw?

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[Rileysan]

Welcome to Garage Journal!

I can't tell you who made this model of saw for Ward's but it's almost certainly American made sometime in the 60s or 70s. As a home-use saw, it will do almost anything you want.

My best guess for blade size is 8", which seems to have been the standard back then. You can always get away with using a smaller blade, assuming you have the correct arbor size (most likely 1/2"), but could be putting yourself in danger with a blade that is too big.

A couple pieces of advice.
- Disconnect the v-belt and check the sheave to make sure they are true (not bent and has no wobble to it).
- Run the motor for a couple minutes with the belt to make sure it doesn't overheat or make funny noises.
- Inspect the both sides of the blade arbor/shaft and make sure the sheave isn't damaged and the there's no up/down play in the bearings.
- If those look ok, make sure the belt isn't full of cracks/checks. If so, replace it. You will have to find an industrial machine supply and bring it to them to match it up (here in Oregon, I use McGuire Bearing).

I didn't see a picture of a fence. Did your saw come with one?

Edit: I fixed your photos.

Best of luck!

Brian

 

[laney.graphics]

Welcome to Garage Journal!

I can't tell you who made this model of saw for Ward's but it's almost certainly American made sometime in the 60s or 70s. As a home-use saw, it will do almost anything you want.

My best guess for blade size is 8", which seems to have been the standard back then. You can always get away with using a smaller blade, assuming you have the correct arbor size (most likely 1/2"), but could be putting yourself in danger with a blade that is too big.

A couple pieces of advice.
- Disconnect the v-belt and check the sheave to make sure they are true (not bent and has no wobble to it).
- Run the motor for a couple minutes with the belt to make sure it doesn't overheat or make funny noises.
- Inspect the both sides of the blade arbor/shaft and make sure the sheave isn't damaged and the there's no up/down play in the bearings.
- If those look ok, make sure the belt isn't full of cracks/checks. If so, replace it. You will have to find an industrial machine supply and bring it to them to match it up (here in Oregon, I use McGuire Bearing).

I didn't see a picture of a fence. Did your saw come with one?

Edit: I fixed your photos.

Best of luck!

Brian

Thanks for the info and for rotating my pictures, not sure what happened there. It did come with a fence I'll attach photos of that too, seems like it's missing the piece on one end that clamps around the table. Has the hook on one end but where there is a bolt to tighten it down there is no hook on that side. Also not sure if the wood bolted to the fence is something special? I'm not a woodworker really but have started to enjoy making some things. Also I measured it and it has a 5/8 arbor.

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[bubinga]

I think the wood is something the PO may have added to the fence.
You may want to construct an out-feed support table for the rear of the saw.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364060&highlight=Wards