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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:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	12"x4"
Submitted By:	John Menoche

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.24300 Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1953 approx.
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	6/6/2016 7:15:32 AM

Comments:

This was my grandfather's saw. It sat unused in my parents basement until I needed a bandsaw for a project and asked them for it.

It is installed on a home-made welded stand with a 110 Vac single phase motor connected via v-belt (speed reduction from saw).

I disassembled and cleaned all surfaces except the still workable tires and regreased where needed.

I replaced the various hex and square nuts securing rear the sheet metal panel with 1/4-20 wing-nuts for easy access.

I drilled to remove the model and manufacturer's plaques, then painted the front and back panels with Rustoleum textured black. I used 1/8" steel pop-rivets to reattach the plates.

I ordered three new 62" band blades from Magnate, Inc. who sell through Amazon marketplace. I selected 1/4" 24 tooth, 1/4" 18 tooth & 3/8" 18 tooth, carbon tool steel, raker style blades. The total with shipping was ~$34.

I am 'in' for less than $50, and the saw is working well on 22 gage, mild steel sheet. I will likely increase the reduction ratio since I will be using this for metal, but at 22 gage, it cuts fine and doesn't heat the blade at all.

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Comments: front, working side of saw
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Comments: rear face of saw
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Comments: close up of Craftsman plaque
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Comments: improvised stand and motor assembly
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Comments: model number plaque
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