How old is my craftsman table saw

JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. My Grandfather's old Craftsman table saw. Thread starter Murphy Start date Apr 11, Murphy Well-known member. So I am cleaning up my basement a little bit, to make room for a reloading area for myself, and I came across my grandfather's old table saw.

I fiddled with it for a little bit, and it works just fine. There is a penny behind the big yellow screw in fuze. I think I might just keep this thing. Can anybody tell me about this saw? I'm not familiar with Craftsman stuff at all, but this thing looks OLD. Looks like it has all the original stuff still. The base has a Carter name on it. EDIT: After talking to some family members, it seems it wasn't my grandfather's, but his father's.

My great-grandfather. Damn this thing must be old. Last edited: Apr 11, Outlawmws Well-known member. I don't think it's from the 50's - it's older Motor is a newer replacement however. Let me check some catalogs. EDIT: By the way rose antiques should have the catalogs with this saw in it.

BTW, how old is the penny? The original fence is solid, but if you want to upgrade it with something more customizable feel free, though this is a more difficult part to find online. Honestly, you might have better luck making your own custom fence as this is a tall order! I wish you the best of luck in this endeavor. Not because I want an unsafe saw, but because it displays how old this table saw is! How nuts is that?! Further, ruining the material would be the least of your concerns, ensuring you have all your fingers, leaving the shop would be mine.

Old school cool can easily be found online as there are copies of the user manual across the internet. Yes, the Craftsman table saws by Sears are still around today, known for their quality and longevity. Disassemble the saw and take good photos of all the parts to help with reassembly. Step 2: Organize. Keep all the hardware organized for easy cleaning and reassembly.

Step 3: Rust Removal. Step 4: Body. Step 5: Paint. Step 6: Electric Motor. Step 7: Motor. Step 8: Reassemble. How to maintain a table saw Clean all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet, adjustment controls, gears and motor. Lubricate the gears and pivot points with a drying spray lubricant to keep the adjustment mechanisms operating smoothly.

Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover. To check your blade's alignment, remove the guard and splitter, and install your best blade or a calibration plate. Raise the blade or calibration plate to the top of its travel, then lower it slightly.

We've tuned many saws that slightly skew the blade at its topmost setting, which can throw off your settings. Locate the model number.

On saws , it is usually a silver sticker near the motor. It could also be on the frame. How do you date a Craftsman table saw?

Category: hobbies and interests woodworking. This is a very good saw. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Thank you for using Manage my life. Mark T. How old is my Craftman Table saw ? Thank you! What year was my Sears Craftsman table saw made.

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