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Offline Lostmind

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1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« on: October 05, 2012, 09:49:50 AM »
I thought I'd share this. I don't normally buy power tools, I've got more than I need.
But the design of the case and saw was so neat ,I had to have it.
The saw locks into the case , and the piece it locks into is the cover for the storage area.
It even has the manual and some blade flyers.
The cord was badly deteriated, so I installed one I had around. It really needs an industrial type , and longer cord.
This saw has a nice feel and great balance,plus it looks good.
It only uses a 6 1/2 blade ,but good for home use.
Now I need a project to use it on.
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2012, 09:56:02 AM »
A handy size for certain jobs, yes.
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2012, 01:47:55 AM »
The series with that style case were often referred to as the "Breadbox" saws.  I have my dad's old one.
The 207 prefix indicates that yours was made by the American Floor Surfacing Machine Company.
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2012, 06:46:39 AM »
Thanks for the info Ron. I used it yesterday,putting a new front on the shed.
works great ,easy to handle.
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2012, 08:39:16 AM »
Cool saw, really cool box!
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2012, 09:30:58 AM »
I really like the box design.  Looks very convenient. 

Easy to handle is right.  And easy to handle for long periods of time.  I got a 6 1/2 inch blade Porter Cable for doing theatrical stage work after watching a 5'4" tall, maybe 100# woman stage hand out-do a bunch of us with one of these.   Bought one with my next pay-check after that.  I use it more than any other now.
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Re: 1956 Craftsman Power Saw
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2012, 11:18:11 AM »
Nice looking saw and case!
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