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General Discussion / Re: New parts for old Skilsaw
« Last post by lptools on Today at 02:32:42 PM »Hello, Model 12 . Nice work on the saw!
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General Discussion / New parts for old Skilsaw
« Last post by Model 12 on Today at 01:16:09 AM »This old Skilsaw; Model 825 Type 13, I posted before, needed more work. I finally got to the Rip Fence. Other saws, I'd used a standard SS nut, welded atop the retaining hole. This time I hacksawed a SS Coupling Nut. This Welding Company I know, he tapped the hole and welded. He called and when I got there I found it in the shop and him gone somewhere. He had this leftover SS Flatbar in place to test things. Fit size on size in the slots. Couldn't find a better start for welding a SS Rip Fence. I'm real happy with their result.
Before that I had a problem with a serious oil leak. Darn thing leaked just sitting in the shed. I didn't know about it right off, cause the previous owner had used the darn saw for masonry and all that oil and concrete dust came together and encased things, so to speak. I needed a gasket for between the "Bearing Holder" (DSCF1561) and the "Gear Housing" (DSCF1596). But same as all the rest of its parts, this one is "No Longer Available." Turns out Permatex makes a good gasket. That bottom of the the Bearing Holder (DSCF1598), reverse side of the Well that bearing sits in, seats down into the Gear Case. Seals things way ahead of the Permatex getting compressed. Took care of the oil leak with no concerns of it extruding into the gear case (DSCF1622).
Top "Handle" was busted when I got it. J-B Weld repair eventually let go. Right below this Handle, the composite "Cover" was pretty nasty. I replaced em both with new parts, designated exclusive for 7-1/4" SHD77 and another 7-1/4". Yet they fit right in place. Maybe more of these sort of parts will work for this saw with its own "Obsolete."
Before that I had a problem with a serious oil leak. Darn thing leaked just sitting in the shed. I didn't know about it right off, cause the previous owner had used the darn saw for masonry and all that oil and concrete dust came together and encased things, so to speak. I needed a gasket for between the "Bearing Holder" (DSCF1561) and the "Gear Housing" (DSCF1596). But same as all the rest of its parts, this one is "No Longer Available." Turns out Permatex makes a good gasket. That bottom of the the Bearing Holder (DSCF1598), reverse side of the Well that bearing sits in, seats down into the Gear Case. Seals things way ahead of the Permatex getting compressed. Took care of the oil leak with no concerns of it extruding into the gear case (DSCF1622).
Top "Handle" was busted when I got it. J-B Weld repair eventually let go. Right below this Handle, the composite "Cover" was pretty nasty. I replaced em both with new parts, designated exclusive for 7-1/4" SHD77 and another 7-1/4". Yet they fit right in place. Maybe more of these sort of parts will work for this saw with its own "Obsolete."
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Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer
« Last post by lptools on May 21, 2024, 03:59:06 PM »Hello, Model 12 . I found the motor unit, will try to get photos tomorrow. It is a 3 piece configuration. Motor unit ( no photos yet ) , the planer base/body shown in photos. If you look closely at my original photo from the catalog , it shows the planer mounted to an auxiliary stand.
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Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer
« Last post by Model 12 on May 20, 2024, 01:06:02 AM »I'll tell ya Lou, I been watching, hoping you'd show another tool like those vintage Porter Cable saws and Belt Sander. I looked online for this Craftsman Planer Base of yours; Model 315.250530. Found this on eBay. I reckon the Motor; Model 315.2505, having its own model number might imply it doesn't necessarily come with the tool. You saying that an alternative to the motor is using another power source? I've seen these vintage tools, like Porter Cable using a drill to power a circular saw.
Also, I'm wondering when this was made. The additional stamped serial number that follows this model number; 5317, makes me think it might be 1953? But then I see side of the nameplate "1934-01-R1".
Sure is a real nice find. Pristine condition.
Hal
Also, I'm wondering when this was made. The additional stamped serial number that follows this model number; 5317, makes me think it might be 1953? But then I see side of the nameplate "1934-01-R1".
Sure is a real nice find. Pristine condition.
Hal
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What's-It Forum / Re: Box lot auction item #2 & #3
« Last post by wvtools on May 19, 2024, 09:24:53 PM »It is a corn cutter, a type of field knife.
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Wrench Forum / Re: What "M" company made these adjustables?
« Last post by amecks on May 19, 2024, 05:57:45 PM »Thanks for that confirmation, skip.
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Wrench Forum / Re: What "M" company made these adjustables?
« Last post by skipskip on May 19, 2024, 03:06:08 PM »M with no circle usually means Manzel forging co
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Wrench Forum / What "M" company made these adjustables?
« Last post by amecks on May 18, 2024, 08:41:13 PM »I have this Indian Motorcycle wrench with an M cast mark. Other examples of these Indian wrenches have no marks and have 1 or 2 very minor style differences. But I am focusing on the "M" version. Who is "M"???
I found a posting on Worthpoint that shows a Ford adjustable with a similar mark, claiming to be by Manzel Forging Company, Buffalo, NY. "Briefly Noted"in Alloy Artifacts as a Ford wrench maker.
There are similarites in these two wrench photos - but the smaller Indian wrench has a bit of curve in the handle.
Indian 7" adjustable and Ford (approximately 8 to 9").
I found a posting on Worthpoint that shows a Ford adjustable with a similar mark, claiming to be by Manzel Forging Company, Buffalo, NY. "Briefly Noted"in Alloy Artifacts as a Ford wrench maker.
There are similarites in these two wrench photos - but the smaller Indian wrench has a bit of curve in the handle.
Indian 7" adjustable and Ford (approximately 8 to 9").
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Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer
« Last post by lptools on May 15, 2024, 09:42:52 PM »Hello, Gene. I believe you are correct, I will check tomorrow. I am pretty sure the Craftsman is a much larger/heavier/heftier version than the Stanley.
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Classic Power Tools / Re: Craftsman Industrial Planer
« Last post by geneg on May 15, 2024, 08:16:05 PM »Didn't Stanley have one that used a small router as the motor?