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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: pritch on June 27, 2014, 09:50:37 PM

Title: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: pritch on June 27, 2014, 09:50:37 PM
Does anyone know anything about vintage or anything?
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw001_zpse3acd823.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw002_zpsb389c353.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw004_zps184fbeaf.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw005_zps230734b4.jpg)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y55/gpritch/tools/Craftsmansaw007_zps39b8c652.jpg)

The table is a little rusty, but I plugged it in and it runs just fine! I'm not sure what would thread into the hole on the side. Seems like an awkward place for some kind of handle.
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: Branson on June 28, 2014, 07:59:52 AM
The crown logo says '60s.
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: mikeswrenches on June 28, 2014, 09:49:46 AM
I have two like that.  One I bought new back in the late 60’s and the other one at a garage sale a couple years ago.  They are a little noisy but have lots of power.

There is a black plastic knob that threads in the hole.

Mike
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: pritch on June 28, 2014, 10:44:38 PM
There is a black plastic knob that threads in the hole.
Mike

Cool. Thanks for the info. Got a picture of the knob so I'll know what to look for?
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: mikeswrenches on June 29, 2014, 10:47:34 AM
Unfortunately I won't be home until sometime in late Oct.  If you are still interested I can post it then.

From what I remember, it is about 2in. Or so in diameter, and about the same high.  5/16 or 3/8 threads.

Mike
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: Bill Houghton on June 29, 2014, 08:12:53 PM
I have one of these (well, I have two...) that needs new bearings; but until it reached that point, it was my only circular saw.  Darned good tool.
Title: Re: Found a nice old Craftsman circular saw
Post by: toolmiser on August 01, 2014, 04:40:10 PM
I have that saw (I got it at a garage sale for $3.00 and when I got home I saw it didn't have the return guard).  You are welcome to the knob if you wish.  Just send me your info.  If you want the whole saw you could have that, but you will have to pay postage.