Photo Index - Darra-James Corp. / ToolKraft Corp. - Tilt Top Table Saw / Model 45

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Darra-James Corp. / ToolKraft Corp.
Waterbury, CT

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	Brian Kachadurian

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Tilt Top Table Saw / Model 45
Date of Manufacturer:	~1946
Serial Number:	(View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	10/23/2006 9:04:57 AM

Comments:

I acquired this little cutie from a local fellow OWWMer. Cost-$10 donation to OWWM.

Most of the construction is aluminum. It is extremely light and compact.
The table top swings to the right and the arbor (height) adjusts around a pivot pin.
The motor mount will have to pivot to maintain belt tension during blade height adjustment.
Arbor: 1/2" shaft on water pump style ball bearing, 2-1/4" V-Belt pulley
The serial number block on the data plate is blank.

I contacted Toolkraft. They were able to date the machine. They did not have any literature on this exact model, but they did provide a parts diagram for a similar model (#345 located here): http://www.owwm.com/pubs/detail.asp?id=1072

I plan on fabricating the missing table inserts. After clean-up, I will configure this machine on a board and it will be my garage/on-site portable saw.

23 October 2006 Update: I no longer have this machine, it was donated to the ArnFest06 auction.

Photo 1:

Comments: Three quarter view of front
Source: Canon Powershot S230, on Bogen tripod, in my workshop

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Photo 2:

Comments: Rear view with data plate
Source: Canon Powershot S230, on Bogen tripod, in my workshop

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