Help: Old Sears belt driven Table Saw
Robert MacDonald
Several years ago a friend gave me an old Sears table saw. I know it
is old because there are no plastic parts on it.
Sears no longer stocks parts for the saw.
Many people in this NG bash Sears/Craftsmen products but it was free.
The model number is 103.0205
Here are some of the features:
7 1/4 " blade which adjusts to about 2 1/2 cutting depth.
The table top is 12" x 16 " and tilts from 0 to 45 degrees
It has a blue base and the words "Power Companion Tools" on a decal.
The Craftsmen motor is model 113.12170
1 HP 14 Amp 3450 RPM
Mfg number KS55FN-349
What I'd like to do is use it with a Dado blade.
Will it support an 8" Dado? (It looks like there is space)
If not what size would you recommend?
Does it have sufficient power for a dado?
How old is the saw?
Any ideas on improving its features?
Is it worth messing with?
I'd use it for mostly cutting oak, pine and ash hardwood and veneer
plywood. It is not my primary saw but I thought it would be nice as
a speciality saw with limited use.
Thanks in advance!
Robert MacDonald
John C. Dechon
ram...@futuresouth.com wrote:
The model # 103.xxxx I can't help you with...probably the manufacturer
(103) is out of business or Sears no longer works with them. Someone else in this
newsgroup had a TS model # 103.xxxx but Sears does not have 103 listed as
one of its 8 or so current suppliers/manufacturers, so no information was
EASILY available. I'm SURE there's some "old-timer" at Sears headquarters
who knows what mnanufacturer 103 is (was)...if you find out, please let us
know. As for the # 113.xxxx, 113 is probably Emersom...they ARE on the
current manufacturer code list and, of course, still in business....perhaps
they can help you locate information about their motor and possibly who
made the rest of the saw...
John Dechon
El Paso, TX
Ken Vaughn
I have two Craftsman tools with the 103.xxxx model number, a table saw and a
jig saw. Both also carry the oval King-Seeley metal nameplate (actually
says Craftsman made by King-Seeley). These are both 1950's vintage
machines.
I think you are right about 113.xxxx being Emerson. I have a drill press
and RAS with this number. These were mid 1960's vintage.
My favorite Craftsman tool is a 6" jointer, model 102.05600. Another member
of this group who has one told me that it was made by Robert Shaw. I'm
guessing that it is at least 1940's vintage, maybe even 1930's. It is in
fantastic condition and is a joy to use.
--
Ken Vaughn
Lakewood, Colorado
John C. Dechon wrote in message <68kgvt$n...@rgfn3.epcc.edu>...
>ram...@futuresouth.com wrote:
>> On Fri, 05 Dec 1997 17:11:33 GMT, rod...@texas.net (Robert MacDonald)
>> wrote:
>
>> >Several years ago a friend gave me an old Sears table saw. I know it
>> >is old because there are no plastic parts on it.
>> >> >Thanks in advance!
>> >(snip)
ram...@futuresouth.com
>Several years ago a friend gave me an old Sears table saw. I know it
>is old because there are no plastic parts on it.
ram...@futuresouth.com
On Sat, 3 Jan 1998 08:22:19 -0700, "Ken Vaughn" <kva...@amnix.com>
wrote:
>I have two Craftsman tools with the 103.xxxx model number, a table saw and a
>jig saw. Both also carry the oval King-Seeley metal nameplate (actually
>says Craftsman made by King-Seeley). These are both 1950's vintage
>machines.
>
>I think you are right about 113.xxxx being Emerson. I have a drill press
>and RAS with this number. These were mid 1960's vintage.
>
>My favorite Craftsman tool is a 6" jointer, model 102.05600. Another member
>of this group who has one told me that it was made by Robert Shaw. I'm
>guessing that it is at least 1940's vintage, maybe even 1930's. It is in
>fantastic condition and is a joy to use.
>
>--
>Ken Vaughn
>Lakewood, Colorado
>
>John C. Dechon wrote in message <68kgvt$n...@rgfn3.epcc.edu>...
>>ram...@futuresouth.com wrote:
>>> On Fri, 05 Dec 1997 17:11:33 GMT, rod...@texas.net (Robert MacDonald)
>>> wrote:
>>
>>> >Several years ago a friend gave me an old Sears table saw. I know it
>>> >is old because there are no plastic parts on it.