Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - 103.0213

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Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	Gordon Lee

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.0213
Date of Manufacturer:	1940's
Serial Number:
Last Updated	11/22/2007 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

One day back in 2006 I got in my car to go to work. It happened to be trash day, and as I spun around the block in ow-wuh feh-yuh city, (Cambridge, MA), what do my wonderin' eyes see sitting on the curb but what turned out to be a Craftsman 103.0213 benchtop table saw, shrouded in rust.

Well, my WWing tools were all built in the 1990's and work quite well for the task, but as I have a fondness for all things vintage, I couldn't leave it. I think I drove in reverse for a block because it took me that long to properly recognize the potential that this moment represented in my life with woodworking tools.

So, I took it home and rat-holed it for about a year while life kept me busy. Then, in the spring of 2007 I finally dragged it out and took it on.

Now, I suppose a Craftsman bench top saw is about as common-place as a Bailey #4 hand plane, but it is of early 1940's vintage. I decided that it would make a very good practice/learning project. Once I finish this training exercise, I can decide whether I have it in me to take on some bigger game.

The project is still in progress at this writing. Search owwm.org for username gordonjlee to see in progress pictures. I will add after pictures when it is finished.

Photo 1:

Comments: My owwm.org avatar, until the project is finished.
Source: Nikon Coolpix

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Photo 2:

Comments: The miter gauge was firmly rusted in the slot. Aerokroil got it loose, after many applications.
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Photo 3:

Comments: Close to finished. The table top, not shown, is beautifully restored as well
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