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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"
Submitted By:	Michael Stapleton

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.27270 Cabinet Saw
Date of Manufacturer:	1954
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	3/1/2012 6:31:58 AM

Comments:

After reading the stories on OWWM of great finds on CList, I've been scouring CList on a daily basis. I came across an add for a Craftsman table saw, Delta table saw and Craftsman drill press for $275.00 In the grainy pix it I could just make out what looked like a 6" jointer lurking in the background. I called the guy and he was willing to part with the DP for $50, the jointer for $50 and the Craftsman saw for $100 (please see my other listings for the other tools). I was lucky, as one other guy had already gone out and looked but didn't bite. I went out there and made the deal of the year - $140.00 for the table saw, drill press and jointer! So I got each machine for about $46.00 each! I suck! (I didn't consider the Delta saw, as it had no motor and was a newer machine.)

As you can see by the photos the saw looks like it's been used well for the last 51 years. It was given to the guy I bought it from by a friend who'd had it in storage. He inherited it, and apparently couldn't store it any longer. The guy who sold it got it for free, so I guess he wasn't worried about making much money on it.

No major rust, just lots of paint splattered on the cabint. The previous owner replaced the small access panel in the back with a wood door. I plan to fabricate a new door. He also attached a piece of wood by the badge w/a couple of hooks screwed in, apparently to hang an attachment on it. Very ugly! In the dust chute under the blade I was pleased to find a Craftsman dado insert (cast aluminum) and a couple of inserts made by the previous owner. I also found when I got it home that it had a nice Freud carbide blade!

The saw is designed for two belts but only has one. I'll need to get another one soon. I'd really like to put a couple of twist link belts on it sometime soon. She powered up and ran smoothly. The motor is a 1hp beast that has dual spindles. The motor is installed upside down w/the opposite spindle wrapped heavily in electrical tape. When I restore it I plan to clean off the tape, but will likely have to reinstall it upside down again to keep the blade going the right direction! The table surface is smooth with no pitting, just age discoloration. The fence and miter guage are complete, and it also came with both table extensions. The blade tilt mechanism moves very smoothly. The raising mechanism is a bit stiff but should loosen up easily. In short, she's ready to go to work today! What a find for only $46.00! I plan to restore her after finishing the first Craftsman table saw. Keep an eye out for updated photos.

*UPDATE*
Finally got around to putting the new photos on this post. Fully restored and has been in use for the past year. I welded a mobile base for it, stripped it down to the bare metal on the cabinet, repainted, etc. New bearings on the arbor shaft. I left the trunions and internal casting the original color, as they were in great shape.

Photo 1:

Comments: Before
Source: Me, my HP camera, in the shop

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Photo 2:

Comments: Before
Source: me again

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Photo 3:

Comments: Restored
Source: me again

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Photo 4:

Comments: Right side
Source: me, myself and irene (the camera)

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Comments: Dainty rear end
Source: guess who

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Comments: Miter gauge
Source: me again

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