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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: john k on May 04, 2018, 11:13:23 PM

Title: Craftsman saw
Post by: john k on May 04, 2018, 11:13:23 PM

Picked up this old Craftsman saw at a thrift shop.   Original case with a few attachments.   Was able to plug it in before leaving,  runs smooth and no ozone smell.  Don't think I got hurt, besides I could a better one than what I have.  Good deal or not?

Title: Re: Craftsman saw
Post by: Bill Houghton on May 05, 2018, 04:21:24 PM

The bushings on which the spindle runs on those are widely separated, so it's quite stable - a good thing.

Still, the old saber/sabre saws are limited; I've owned several over the years, and they're limited to soft or thin woods.  But if you've improved on your current saw, that's got to be a good thing.

Title: Re: Craftsman saw
Post by: Ken W. on May 05, 2018, 05:15:51 PM

I have one that's in that same vintage that is still running strong. I like it.

Title: Re: Craftsman saw
Post by: lptools on May 05, 2018, 06:10:10 PM

Hello, John. That saw would have followed me home, too!!. Does it say Auto-Scroller anywhere ? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Craftsman saw
Post by: john k on May 06, 2018, 11:25:38 PM

Have not seen anything like that,  have not yet gone through the accessories yet.   

Title: Re: Craftsman saw
Post by: JessEm on May 29, 2018, 11:50:50 PM

I love the art deco look of those old Craftsman jigsaws!