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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:	6”X48” belt / 9” disk
Submitted By:	Bryan M.

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Craftsman Sander 6”X48” belt / 9” disk Model 103.22500
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 1950’s
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	8/1/2026 10:51:38 PM

Comments:

Bought this sander on Facebook Marketplace. Nice little gem from the golden age of American manufacturing. I had been looking at other vintage sanders — different configurations and from different manufacturers. I appreciated the simple, robust design and versatility of the Model 103.22500. Solid cast iron and built to last. Original owner had an undersized 1/3hp, 1725rpm motor attached. Rotation was incorrect and it appeared to have belt tracking issues. It had been mounted to a homemade wooden stand. I was extremely fortunate to find the correct Craftsman stand (catalog no. 99A02204L) from a local collector—and got it for a reasonable price. I’m assuming from the motor mount style, that the stand is from the late 50’s/early 60’s. I attached four heavy duty swivel castors in the threaded base. A recently refurbished 3/4hp, 3450rpm Sears Craftsman model 115.7167 motor from 1950 is its new power plant. I assembled it to confirm that everything was functioning properly. Machine now operates at correct rpm’s without any vibration or alignment issues. At roughly 135 pounds total weight, it remains rock solid when turned on. I completely disassemble and repainted. I’m partial to the OEM “power bronze” paint that it came with from the factory. I used Rust-oleum metallic champagne mist—their Universal All Surface line (Model #261415). This paint does not cure as hard as Rustoleum professional enamel, but the color is too close to “power bronze” not to use. Added a coat of clear gloss enamel to improve durability.

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Comments: The way I bought it. Recycled kitchen countertop for a stand.
Source: Original Marketplace ad photo

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Comments: Assembled and operational on correct stand, but not yet refurbished. A fresh coat of paint is in its future. Has the potential to be around for another 70 years
Source: My iPhone

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Comments: Image of the sander and base from a vintage Craftsman ad. I intend to fabricate a similar belt guard for my machine.
Source: Craftsman literature

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Comments: Completed renovation
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Comments: Completed renovation
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Comments: Completed renovation
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