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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	K.C. Adams

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	101.02143 tilting arbor table saw
Date of Manufacturer:	early 40's
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	9/13/2014 1:26:10 AM

Comments:

Acquired September 11, 2014 in Lake Stevens, WA. The previous owner obtained the saw 3-4 years beforehand from what I recall of our conversation. Prior to that it had been stored in an outbuilding for what was described as about 15 years by the son of the original owner. No one but the original owner has ever used the saw.

The saw is equipped with an odd forward/reverse switch that sort of baffles me. I know that some Craftsman motors from this era were reversible via switches on the motor, but this is a single switch remote mounted away from the motor. I am uncertain if the switch is original or not.

It is missing the original fence lock knob, arbor wrench, and the miter gauge clamps. Everything else seems to be present and accounted for, with no cracks or missing teeth visible.

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Comments: saw as found
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Comments: This tag is black, but I have seen some in blue
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Comments: 1/2 HP motor appears to be original. Interestingly, the motor housing is blue. Bell ends and cast iron motor base are black.
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Comments: The saw came with an odd little motor switch that has forward and reverse.
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Comments: Interesting legs. The raising wheel setup appears to be a later addition. I am unsure of their manufacturer.
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Comments: Now that's an old belt!
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