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Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	10"
Submitted By:	Jack Zuck

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	101.02161
Date of Manufacturer:	1940
Serial Number:
Last Updated	4/17/2009 11:50:49 AM

Comments:

This Craftsman table saw belonged to my grandfather and later my father who were both building contractors in NY state. I know it was used extensively in their business, and it was probably used in the construction of dozens of houses, renovations and additions. I recall my dad using it in the construction of 2 extensions to our family house, and it resided his garage for as long as I can remember - called to duty when an occasion presented itself. I can still smell the sawdust!

It is a Craftsman Model 101.02161 10" table saw, circa 1940 or perhaps a bit earlier. Although I'm not certain, from information gathered on this site, I believe the saw was manufactured by Atlas for Sears-Roebuck. When I inherited it, it was mounted on a homemade cart, which included a bin/drawer for dust collection, a box for blades, and sported 2 wooden "wagon style" wheels for ease of transport. I recall dad telling me that my grandfather aquired the wheels from a NYC organ grinders cart. I have since taken it off the cart, since the cart had major issues with the wheels. (I saved the cart - hopefully for a restore)

Although it runs, it does have issues with the arbor pulley, and simply because of its age and the amount of use it has seen, I suspect the bearings should be replaced.

Anyway, its a wonderful old saw, and built very solidly - a piece of Americana, really. I intend to restore it with the helpful assistance of lots of knowledgable people and information on this site.

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Comments: Front showing Fence
Source: Photo: John Zuck Jr.

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Comments: Rear showing motor mount
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Comments: Model Number
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Comments: SKF Bearings Decal
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Comments: Craftsman Badge
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Comments: Side / Top showing Miter
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