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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: papadan on October 17, 2018, 05:57:37 PM

Title: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: papadan on October 17, 2018, 05:57:37 PM
Picked this up at an auction for $2, everyone else there were contractors looking for usable tools. It came with the original case, tools and paperwork.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: papadan on October 17, 2018, 06:00:37 PM
Picked this up last year, about half way through the restoration on it.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: gibsontool on October 17, 2018, 06:07:30 PM
Do you think you can find a 6 1/2" blade? I've never had the need for one but I don't recall ever seeing them.
 Nice find even if you don't find a blade.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: lptools on October 17, 2018, 06:17:44 PM
Hello, Papadan. Nice find on the saw, I am sure your restoration will look great!!! Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: Farmall450 on January 24, 2019, 06:26:48 PM
Wow, that's amazing, plus it came with all the accessories.  Good find, and score.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: Yadda on January 25, 2019, 07:24:04 AM
Sweet buy!
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: oldgoaly on January 25, 2019, 02:22:49 PM
I have one of them I bought back in the 1970's blades were easy to find then. Still have it stashed under the woodworking bench somewhere. 
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: Lewill2 on January 25, 2019, 03:08:54 PM
McMaster Carr still carries 6 1/2 inch blades so you can probably find them other places too.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: papadan on January 25, 2019, 08:52:26 PM
Just after I bought this saw, I ordered a new blade from sears for it. I wanted one with the Craftsman name on it.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: Mike H on January 28, 2019, 03:39:05 AM
That is  a huge score for the money. Do it run?
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: Flotsam on August 02, 2019, 08:08:32 AM
My late uncle had one of these.  My aunt offered it to me  and I am mulling it over.     I really didn't have room that day as i got his  old Polish machinist vise that day.   It is a massive vise and in beautiful condition.   

My late uncle was a true inspiration to me  and I would love to have another piece to remember him by.   

This saw is in ok condition,   needs a little TLC  and a cord.    If you look closely on the nameplate it is from 1951.
Title: Re: Craftsman 6 1/2" circular saw
Post by: lptools on August 02, 2019, 03:19:12 PM
Hello, That looks like a good one. I like the wrap around baseplate, too!! Regards, Lou