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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:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	10-inch
Submitted By:	Joe Miano

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.27270 Floor Model 10" Cabinet Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1954-1956
Serial Number:	??
Last Updated	11/1/2019 10:21:01 PM

Comments:

Edit: Original post 4/16/2017: I have been looking for one of these for a couple years. I saw a few, but time didn't permit or the drive was just too far. I picked this up for $120 not too far away. I am pleased with the price. The top is in good shape and shows very little indication of wear. I expect it was little used. It needs bearings and I expect I will do a paint job as well. I am still batting around how I will configure it. There is a 1HP motor that came with it. I doubt I will put that back on. I have a little used 1-1/2HP motor from a Craftsman (Emerson) saw and think I will mount that at least for the time being. As far as the end result for the motor it might be a 2 or 3 HP 220 motor or, if I could find one, one of those factory 1 1/2 HP motors that were options at the time...then again maybe the 1-1/2 I put on it might stay there forever. More than likely I will build a router table extension for the right side and set it up for 36" to the right side of the blade. I will have to manufacture the rails. I have 2 Delta T2 fences that I will use on it. On the left side I am still deciding if I will put one of the 8" extensions to keep some of the character of an old saw, use a cast router table extension from my existing saw or get one of those saw stop cast extensions for $100. Anyway, I couldn't be more happy with the saw and hope to show some completed images in the near future.

Updated Post (10/16/2019: Anyway, 2-1/2 years later it is done, in use and has replaced my contractor saw. The paint job (hammered gray) was done 2 years ago. The restoration has gone through some planning changes and parts changes as other parts became available. That is the 2nd rolling base that has been under it while in restoration. I originally was going to put the 2 original grid extensions on the left and a homemade wood/laminate on the right (actually started building them) and also use the original rail system. Decisions finally got made, too much indecision, interruptions and change of plans on this project. I tracked down those 2 solid cast extensions a year or so ago. They were on a non-operating 113.27520 saw. The router extension was on my contractor saw and I believe it came off a 315 saw, might have been a 137. The one on the far right is one of the original. I used a Contractor saw 1.5 HP motor with the original double pulleys from this saw. I manufactured the rail system for the Delta fence. It is set up to cut 36” to the right side of the blade. I made the outfeed table and brackets, it is 44”X18”. The saw has a Starrett tape. When I did the overhaul I put new bearings in it. The top is in pretty good condition. I have a couple more things I want to do with it, add a drawer to sit on the rolling base on the right for the router stuff and I also want to add rack to sit on the rolling base extension (not pictured) to house the sled, extra fences (shown on the right) and miter stuff. Not perfect, to be sure, but one man’s idea on a way to restore an old saw and put it into service.

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Comments: The finished saw
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Photo 2:

Comments: The top after all handwork
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Comments: Another view
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Comments: In my garage as unloaded from the truck awaiting restoration
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Comments: The Sears Craftsman/King-Sealey Plate
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Comments: The Model Plate
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