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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
King-Seeley Corp.-Central Specialty Division, Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	9" disc/48" belt
Submitted By:	Larry Hampton

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.22540
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s-60s
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	4/21/2013 11:29:38 AM

Comments:

4-20-2013: I was looking for exactly this machine and found it on CraigsList. It was purchased new by the PO's wife's grandfather. A older 1/4 HP Sunlight motor was attached, but the PO couldn't make it work so he dropped the price to $20. The sander was in good shape, needing only cleaning and painting, new disc sandpaper, a base, and a slightly larger motor, one that works. I found the proper pedestal base through OWWM's BOYD in one day, just 60 miles a way. Thanks, Fritz!
The motor I chose to use was a bulky old Delco 1/3 HP. After finishing the restoration, such that it was, I found that the motor was physically larger than ideal, and mounting it to the stand would overbalance the sander, so I built a hinged platform. Sadly, it ruins the nice look of the stand, though it works fine as a stable motor base. My wife said she thought I was building a porta-potty. Also sadly, the salvaged laminated tabletop that I chopped up for the platform is a cool off-white and the machine is a warm off-white with red wine accent, so the looks are further diminished. Bah! The paint was salvaged from the county hazardous waste disposal site.
I used the same table top to clad an old steel roll-around platform that came from ReStore for $20.
The only thing left is to reverse the motor so that the belt runs the correct direction.

3-20-2013: edited. I wanted this sander to be a little sleeker, and I wanted the motor to run CCW, which I couldn't figure out. So I re-mounted the old, non-original motor which I got with the sander, and which is smaller (maybe too small) but which doesn't overbalance the Craftsman stand. So I was able to get rid of the bulky stand which I had built to support the larger motor. Much better, and the color conflict has been resolved. I also fabricated a switch, using a scrap block of Trex composite material which was left over from building my deck.

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Comments: The almond paint looks almost pure white in this light.
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Comments: As purchased.
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Comments: After first renovated, showing the bulky platform for the motor.
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Comments: This motor went back on.
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Comments: Much better appearance and proportions.
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Comments: I used an old switch and set it into a scrap block of Trex decking material left over from a deck project.
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