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My Dad built cabinets for 60+ years with his Craftsman table saw from about 1948. I built cabinets since 1963 using several 10 inch Craftsman saws. I purchased used saws & bolted three edge to edge in place of wings which provided three arbors. One rip blade, one finish cross cut blade & a dadoe set. I threw away the cast iron wings that had holes due to safety issues. (It is dangerous if a piece of material catches in a hole!) Instead, I put solid cast iron wings so I have a cast iron surface about 8 feet wide & the fence works anywhere I need it. I love my Craftsman saws.
I'm in the process of getting my old Craftsman saw in shape. I got it new in 1993-4 and moved it around while I was getting stationed all over the country. I changed the fence to a Delta T4, got new pulleys and a link belt, changed the plastic tilt and height wheels for cast aluminum, got a zero clearance plate and splitter and lastly, I got the Board Buddy anti-kick back devices. I had 6 strokes ten years ago and want to make this saw as safe as i can. I only have one hand so I'm extra cautious and in no rush. My wife bought this as a Christmas present and I think I spent more doing this!
I bought that saw in 1990, still have it today and fixing start a large DIY project in Arkansaw. So I’ll go through it before I start. Thanks for the video
To take the motor off you loosen the 2 - 1/2" bolts that are on top of the round rods that slide into the housing. That way the whole motor assy. comes off real easy. Also the adjuster bolt that you took the ratchet to should ALWAYS be loose so when you adjust the height of the blade while it's tilted the motor can give and needs to adjust it's self. The weight of the motor will give you all the tension thats needed. I have rebuilt 20 to 30 of these saws over the years. I have picked them up all the way from free to no more than $50 an sell them for $100 to $125. They are going to out last all the junk for years thats on the market now.
Kevin, I have the exact same saw. I’ve had it for at least 22 years; I got it from my mother after my father died 25 years ago. He had it at least 10 years. Great saw once it is all adjusted. I bought a Biesemeyer fence for it, best investment ever. I also made and mounted a router table for it. That saw will outlive both of us. I look forward to seeing how you mount a riving knife/splitter to it.
Here in Canada we have the same table only it say Craftsman CabinetMakers Series and doesn't say 3HP. That'a for Americans that can't figure out 120V on a 15 AMP circuit doesn't equal 3HP. The cast iron is really nice. Leveling it is clearly a chore.
So glad you found a new saw. It will be very interesting to see haw you have examined and made adjustments and repairs. Hugs and Love to all , yes dear Nora, you too!
You had me at the use of "making sawdust"! A good friend of mine got me interested in woodworking, or making sawdust as he called it. We were both in software development so woodworking is hobby, not livelihood. I have a Jet Contractor saw which is, likely, made by the same folk that made yours. We moved from where I bought it and the movers clearly were less than careful. I've had bad kickback twice now, it burns wood and the blade is off 10/1000th. I'm jealous you can still pick yours up and move it. I cannot at this point. I do have to realign the blade. Hopefully that'll fix it. Hopefully you'll be realigning yours. I look forward to that vid. Thanks!
I have a very similar saw (different year, same model). This guy is going to serve you well. If you run a standard rubber v-belt use a strap to hold up the motor when not in use - reduces tension on the belt so it doesn't conform to the pulley shape and make vibration.
I will be upgrading to a link belt soon and it takes almost all the vibration away, because they dont have a continuous inner banding like the standard v
I’m in process of restoring/repairing a nearly identical tab saw. But the fence is being replaced with a more accurate one and a high precision miter gauge, for cabinet work. The easiest way to pull the motor off is by loosening the 2 bolts holding the rods for the motor mount assembly. Thank You
I have a similar saw a Sherwood. the angle handle will only work to 44 Degrees the gets really tight. I was happy that you stripped your saw down, I needed to see that. Thanks.
I still have this saw I bought sometime around 1990. It was one of the best table saws i've had. Just recently decided to tune it up and use it again. I've been using an industrial powermatic.
That's awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing that info. I just received a new dial indicator so I can tune my trunion and fence assy. Most likely I will upgrade the fence later but getting it tuned will help a lot.
@@MakinSawdust I haven't finished this project yet...I noticed how very clean your saw appeared. I didn't want to but dicided to take the motor housing off and inspect for sawdust. I'm glad I did. It was stuffed with sawdust and possibly could have shorted out the circuitry. I think you got a very good contractor saw. I thought about mostly using mine for dadoing. I wouldn't get rid of this saw for anything.
Thanks , you addressed an issue I'm having with my craftsman table saw, my blade is a bit askew on the out feed side now I know what to do to fix it ,that you so much!
Looking forward to more videos on this saw. On February 23, 2022 I bought a Craftsman 10 inch Contractor Table Saw model 113.298720C with a 1.5 hp motor off of Facebook Marketplace for $50 in Canada. The only missing item is the blade guard assembly from the pivot up. I found one on eBay and ordered it, but it is costing me $150 CDN and most of that cost is shipping.
Wtg Kev!!! Great find! I admire the way you took this monster apart and put it back together without left over bolts and nuts. YAY!!! I hope you guys find your dream home soon!
Picked one these up on marketplace today for $20. It was a package deal and this saw was in the pile. It's in great shape. I don't have room for it so I'm here just to see what she's made of.
I just purchased a old Table saw the plate says 1991 and it was sold by the house of tools I need to find parts doer the motor but it seems like it will run fine then I have to adjust the fence and blade thanks for this video it will help a lot
Thanks! I have an old craftsman that I’ve been terrified of for 5 years. I had a 2x4 kick back. It was my fault. I just didn’t know and it was my first saw. I’ve been thinking of taking it out and tuning it up. The fence was not straight and I didn’t have a splitter. Mix that with newbie and no wonder it kicked back😞
Picked up this model the other day. Decided to take her apart and got it all cleaned up. Shot a coat of paint today. I'm planning to put some new pulleys/belt on it. Who knows from there
Trunion and fence alignment will be the next video in this series, but it may not be for a few weeks. I have a couple other videos planned in the meantime.
I did a complete tear-down and rebuild of the same model saw. I went so far as to sand and repaint the body exterior and interior and the trunion. I'm not afraid to say that it looks pretty durn cool, better than factory new. I HIGHLY suggest you look into a new link belt to replace the stock one and upgrade your fence to the Delta T-3. It'll take some minor adjustments to make it mate up but it's a massive improvement over the stock fence.
Hello! I have subscribed and gave a thumbs up! I have a Sears Craftsman Model 113-29834C table saw in Canada here and purchased it from Facebook Marketplace as well. I think it is about 1981-1984 vintage as I downloaded a manual that is very, very close to what it looks like but the model number is slightly different. The saw came with a complete blade guard EXCEPT for the mounting hardware. I am nervous about using it without a blade guard or riving knive. I think you mentioned about the 7:30 mark that you would be designing an insert with a splitter. Did you ever make that video and add a splitter to your machine? Thanks! Mike
DUDE!!! You got yourself a new saw there! It's pristine looking and has obviously been well taken care of. No gum or grime underneath and looks to be in great shape! That saw will last your lifetime and be great too. Steve Carmichael @thecarmichaelworkshop uses the same saw too! Awesome score.
Hiya, thanks for this video. I purchased the same table saw and need to rebuild it. While using it I managed to shred some of the belt and can’t figure out how to adjust it so the belt isn’t rubbing against the sidewall. Perhaps you’ll cover that in the belt replacement video. I suspect I need to adjust the pulley underneath the tabletop. Any suggestions are welcome. Vaundee
I have that saw but older.belt drive is the best.you will never get that fence to work properly.I bought my dream fence(The50"vega.love it every time is rite and easy to use.
Good to know! I dont own the 113 anymore, but I have a pair of 103 classics I am going to bolt together, side by side :) I have moved, sorta into my newest tinyshop. More new content soon. I have a prototype fence I may integrate
I have 2 of these. Suckers weight a ton with the wings on. One came with 2 of the metal pan wings attached to 2 of the cast iron wings. looked like a air plane. Only bad thing with these saws is that you can't put a link belt on it and then raise the blade all the way up because the arbor pulley comes so close to the top that the belt will rub. They are really good saws though.
I have an idea............. Mounting the motor underneath the saw and making it a hybrid cabinet saw. It would surely help with my dust collection too.
i've had that exact saw since i bought it new in 1966. great saw, and i just tore it all down this week to clean the inside gears and coat the gears with caurnuba wax. i have 2 questions: what are the larger 2 allen head screws that go into the cast iron top on each side of the red throat plate? 2nd question is: how tight should the belt be? thanks in advance.
7:28 have you made that insert with the splitter yet? I just bought the same saw, except my fence rails go the whole way across and beyond. Anyway I'd love to know how to build that insert and splitter for mine.
Awesome!!! I didnt know there was a club......what are the dues? And can I run for club president after my probationary period? What about the hazing? LOL
@@MakinSawdust dues are free, everyone is president and the heading comes unexpectedly when the see decides to either give you some kick back trouble or stall out randomly 🤣
I’ve got the same saw! Not gonna lie though I’m having some major issues with it. Hopefully when I get some free time I can tackle fixing it with the help of your video(s).
Certainly! I am going to adjust my trunion and fence alignment. I am also going to switch to a link belt to remove the vibration from the standard vbelt. Probably some other minor bits too. What issues are you having? Maybe I can offer some tips in the next video on this saw.
Hi Kevin, great video! I’m about to get a saw somewhat similar to this from a friend of a friend. I’d love to read the article you mentioned about adjustment and replacement parts, but I see the link in your description is down. Anywhere I can read it? Thanks!
@@MakinSawdust sorry to hear that! I’ve been through it myself, now I’m always paranoid and keep lots of backups. If you do make a new one I hope you’ll post it here!
Nice upgrade. Those old Craftsman saws are pretty decent. I use WD-40 and wet sand with 400 grit to get my saw top free of rust. Clean with naptha after and then wax it with furniture wax, thinned with a bit of 3 in 1 oil if you wish.
Hey Kevin, looks like you got a bargain but with a bit of work required. I'll be very interested to see the result. And your dungeon looks fascinating! You'll tell us the story of that some day? Cheers mate, stay healthy.
Thanks Mark! A little bit of work and she will be good as new. Ahhhh, the story of the dungeon :) my 2020 shop tour shows a bit but my 2019 talks a bit more detail. There is 2 videos of my bench builds that shows a lot of the work I had to do to get it in shape.
I also have this exact same saw. Just two days ago it started to throw off the motor pulley. I cannot figure out why. Ideas? Also - the blade is extremely close to the inside edge of the insert. Seems like it should be centered?
Cool I bid on a sears craftsman contractor series 10” 3 hp table saw but I’m going to use it as a welding/ plasma cutting table. I already purchased a heavy duty 1/8” steel cart on no mar white caster wheels so I can move it around to different locations. Of course I’ll probably be able to disassemble the table top from the cart for less weight in transportation. But I watch hundreds of videos and I’m very creative.
Hello , I have a Craftsman table saw and my straight drive motor have broken down by the rod going through the Armature is twisted off and I think it would be a problem to weld to together again . I’m wondering if you can help in any way . Thanks. Tfwilli2.
Can you help me? My blade angle won't adjust. I cleaned and lubed the Pinon teeth. The knob gets hard to turn then loose to turn and the trunions don't move as they should consistently while adjust the knob.
I started watching this video because the new saw is the exact model number I just inherited from my dad. You go to move your "old" saw out of the way and it's the exact model Skilsaw I also have. You also have a ShopSmith like I used to own and a small air compressor just like mine (mine's black though). You even have my Stanley Fat Max tape measure! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! lol
I have a very similar saw, I cant quite square it up. The two mitre slots are actually not parallel to each other. I mean very close but not exact. Still for less than perfect cuts its a reliable saw.
very soon my friend! I will be making a trunion tune up and adjustment video and also a zero clearance insert for the saw. maybe a couple weeks, but stay tuned. I have learned a lot about this saw and it's adjustments and I wanted to get more familiar before I shared with my subs. thanks for stopping by. Make sure to stop by my website and read my article that also has a downloadable manual. link is in the description of this video and pinned comment
@@dichotomousblue coincidentally it is woodworking season in the Cowboy state of Wyoming Too :) :) I have a 10" Craftsman 3 wheel bandsaw that I refurbished and use often. I am in the process right now editing my next video which is the corner bench for my 1963 Craftsman radial arm saw. (resto following) Can you tell I am a Classic Craftsman tool fanatic? LOL
If you can figure a way to get it from Mass I've got this saw I'll give you. It has a better fence and I have a couple of jigs I've built for it .Let me know if you have any ideas
Hello Sir, I have this model table saw. I've been trying to figure out the name and or part number for that bottom pin that holds the motor on. Would you by any chance no what the part number is?
I am struggling to remove the rattle on this saw (just inherited it). I replaced the belt but noticed the pulled near the blade was wobbly. I tightened it but it did not do the trick. Any ideas?
I'm in the process of fixing my late father's table saw which is an older craftsman 10 inch saw much like yours but without the 3hp display. Had to replace the blade pulley which I ordered off of Amazon, (only to find out after it got jammed on the shaft ) the KEY is too big for the slot and the pulley hole is too small 🤬🤬Could've sworn it was for a 5/8 shaft. Now I had to take it all apart to get the pulley off and figure out the next step.
My saw looks similar to yours mine is a #113-298840 It has had tons of wood run through it and still functions fine. What kind of drive system does your saw have? mine is belt driven. I see you have the same type fence as mine. I use it mostly for making jewlry boxes and other close tolorance jobs. I was going to replace it but it has performed flawless so far and find no reason too.
Sorry for my late reply. Currently I like doing small work also it's just it's light weight and it's not heavy anymore and it's very intricate. Mine is belt driven too but I found that a link belt actually smooth the saw out vibration really good
Looks like a steal for 60 bucks! I picked up one for 50 today but the motor mount is broken but the rest looks in decent shape. I found used mounts on ebay but also found out that the Sawstop saw has the exact same motor mount and is about half the price brand new as the used ones are going for. I looked over you blog about the parts and didn't see it mentioned. I wonder if any other parts from the sawstop are interchangeable. Just thought I'd mention it as another possible source of parts. Thanks for the videos.
What is a good price for this saw? I found one on marketplace for $120 and the top has surface rust all over it. I want a solid older saw with a 10 inch blade, and this one seems very sturdy
120 is not a terrible deal, but maybe you can deal him down to 100 bucks. The rust is not an issue either. It is possible to clean the rust off, and have a nice finish again. It may not be perfect due to the amount of pitting, but as long as the mechanics of it are good, I would buy it. Edited to add: I paid $60 for mine and that was a steal of a deal based on the condition of mine.
I discovered a problem yesterday with my 113.298030 Craftsman table saw when I tried to tilt the blade to cut a 45 degree. Beyond 10 degrees it got increasingly hard to turn the wheel. I did everything I could to get it freed up to no avail....could only get to 20 degrees. Brushed the screw rod, lubed it everywhere I could. Don't know why it's so hard to turn...do you have any ideas short of dismantling the saw???
I have the same saw. Anyone change the arbor pulley on theirs? My set screw loosens when using; tried lock tite, but that didn't work. So I got new pulleys and a link belt. Removing the arbor pulley, I noticed the key doesn't look removable. Not sure if just seized in there. Anyone know whether that comes out? The new pulleys came with new keys, so I'm assuming so. Thanks in advance.
I bought my contractor table saw in 1983 new for $269 a manager special $100 of still have it going strong made a lot of nice things with it ànd the only accident I had was a kick back that split my thumb open had 4 stitches because I had the splitter off the saw but it's a good table saw would not trade it for a new cabinet saw I am 64 now ànd still ues it every week
Lots of HEAVY lifting in this video. Hoping your back was not too sore. Ouch! Cool how you were able to break that saw down to clean it up and improve its function. 👍
Nice score. You stole it. That is a $100 saw all day long. You paid less than the cost of the cast iron wings for the saw. I paid $125 for a newer version with the align a rip fence. Thought it was worth it for the fence. It has the two cast iron wings like yours. I put in a zero clearance insert and a new blade with a new belt. Good saw. Appreciate your video. Nice job.
I might add, I have the 2HP model I bought in the early 90's and has given me good service. Acquired a 3HP model, same top, same cast iron extensions, stripped it, cleaned and painted the saw assembly, all ready to put back together. Ordered a used "Craftsman Align a Fence 24/24 rip fence" to make ripping more accurate, and help me cut larger boards.
@@yauwohn appreciate that info. My motor is a 1.5 hp which may be a replacement motor. the 'as advertised' 3hp rating, I have found out is the rating if you have the beefy 3hp 220 volt motor. I honestly have not had the need for more power, but if I ever run across or need a motor, I will get the big boy. I want to upgrade to a link belt soon for vibration sake. A fence upgrade is on the wish list too, but I have yet to decide if I want to make one or buy one. The fence I have is ok, but I would like a nicer one.
@@MakinSawdust It also breaks with stress, I took both extensions off before I loaded it on my pickup, fee it may have been, but wasn't going to risk damage. Worked with cast iron for years.
I think they started with a 1 1/2 HP motor, then went up to 2HP, as stated my old saw is 2HP, and the freebee is 3HP 120 volt. These weren't really DIY user saws, they were small shop semi pro saws, the home DIY saws were similar but pressed steel tops and pressed steel extensions. I also have a radial arm saw, large jointer and a shaping machine by Sears, all heavy cast iron machines. With the 3HP saw I got a very old Sears 4 1/2" Jointer, a bit rusty, but will clean up and join my growing workshop tools. Not a big Jointer, but will handle small work that's too small for the 6 1/2" Sears machine.
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My Dad built cabinets for 60+ years with his Craftsman table saw from about 1948. I built cabinets since 1963 using several 10 inch Craftsman saws. I purchased used saws & bolted three edge to edge in place of wings which provided three arbors. One rip blade, one finish cross cut blade & a dadoe set. I threw away the cast iron wings that had holes due to safety issues. (It is dangerous if a piece of material catches in a hole!) Instead, I put solid cast iron wings so I have a cast iron surface about 8 feet wide & the fence works anywhere I need it. I love my Craftsman saws.
Thank you for your time to watch my videos :) I have some new content VERY soon :)
I'm in the process of getting my old Craftsman saw in shape. I got it new in 1993-4 and moved it around while I was getting stationed all over the country. I changed the fence to a Delta T4, got new pulleys and a link belt, changed the plastic tilt and height wheels for cast aluminum, got a zero clearance plate and splitter and lastly, I got the Board Buddy anti-kick back devices. I had 6 strokes ten years ago and want to make this saw as safe as i can. I only have one hand so I'm extra cautious and in no rush. My wife bought this as a Christmas present and I think I spent more doing this!
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I’ve had and used this saw since the 90s and it’s been a great saw and helped build many things.
I love the 113 models
I bought that saw in 1990, still have it today and fixing start a large DIY project in Arkansaw. So I’ll go through it before I start. Thanks for the video
I just gave a saw exactly like that to my neighbor. Had for 30 years and great condition. Bought a new one
I have the same saw. I changed out the fence and went with the accu-fence. It really made the saw perform a lot better.
To take the motor off you loosen the 2 - 1/2" bolts that are on top of the round rods that slide into the housing. That way the whole motor assy. comes off real easy. Also the adjuster bolt that you took the ratchet to should ALWAYS be loose so when you adjust the height of the blade while it's tilted the motor can give and needs to adjust it's self. The weight of the motor will give you all the tension thats needed. I have rebuilt 20 to 30 of these saws over the years. I have picked them up all the way from free to no more than $50 an sell them for $100 to $125. They are going to out last all the junk for years thats on the market now.
Kevin, I have the exact same saw. I’ve had it for at least 22 years; I got it from my mother after my father died 25 years ago. He had it at least 10 years. Great saw once it is all adjusted. I bought a Biesemeyer fence for it, best investment ever. I also made and mounted a router table for it. That saw will outlive both of us. I look forward to seeing how you mount a riving knife/splitter to it.
Thanks for your comment. I will be making a riving knife and also a zero-clearance insert pretty soon :)
This video was wicked helpful! I’m actually going to be purchasing this same saw later today!
Glad I could help you out 👍
Here in Canada we have the same table only it say Craftsman CabinetMakers Series and doesn't say 3HP. That'a for Americans that can't figure out 120V on a 15 AMP circuit doesn't equal 3HP. The cast iron is really nice. Leveling it is clearly a chore.
Wired on 220v is 3hp
So glad you found a new saw. It will be very interesting to see haw you have examined and made adjustments and repairs. Hugs and Love to all , yes dear Nora, you too!
You had me at the use of "making sawdust"! A good friend of mine got me interested in woodworking, or making sawdust as he called it. We were both in software development so woodworking is hobby, not livelihood. I have a Jet Contractor saw which is, likely, made by the same folk that made yours. We moved from where I bought it and the movers clearly were less than careful. I've had bad kickback twice now, it burns wood and the blade is off 10/1000th. I'm jealous you can still pick yours up and move it. I cannot at this point. I do have to realign the blade. Hopefully that'll fix it. Hopefully you'll be realigning yours. I look forward to that vid. Thanks!
Bought the very same one... middle of renovating. Thank you for the parts list!
Glad I could help!
I have a very similar saw (different year, same model). This guy is going to serve you well.
If you run a standard rubber v-belt use a strap to hold up the motor when not in use - reduces tension on the belt so it doesn't conform to the pulley shape and make vibration.
I will be upgrading to a link belt soon and it takes almost all the vibration away, because they dont have a continuous inner banding like the standard v
I’m in process of restoring/repairing a nearly identical tab saw. But the fence is being replaced with a more accurate one and a high precision miter gauge, for cabinet work.
The easiest way to pull the motor off is by loosening the 2 bolts holding the rods for the motor mount assembly.
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Thank you for your comment
I have a similar saw a Sherwood. the angle handle will only work to 44 Degrees the gets really tight. I was happy that you stripped your saw down, I needed to see that. Thanks.
Thank you for watching. The Sawdust cruds get built up eventually in every crevice underneath.
I still have this saw I bought sometime around 1990. It was one of the best table saws i've had. Just recently decided to tune it up and use it again. I've been using an industrial powermatic.
That's awesome to hear! Thank you for sharing that info. I just received a new dial indicator so I can tune my trunion and fence assy. Most likely I will upgrade the fence later but getting it tuned will help a lot.
@@MakinSawdust I haven't finished this project yet...I noticed how very clean your saw appeared. I didn't want to but dicided to take the motor housing off and inspect for sawdust. I'm glad I did. It was stuffed with sawdust and possibly could have shorted out the circuitry. I think you got a very good contractor saw. I thought about mostly using mine for dadoing. I wouldn't get rid of this saw for anything.
Thanks , you addressed an issue I'm having with my craftsman table saw, my blade is a bit askew on the out feed side now I know what to do to fix it ,that you so much!
Looking forward to more videos on this saw. On February 23, 2022 I bought a Craftsman 10 inch Contractor Table Saw model 113.298720C with a 1.5 hp motor off of Facebook Marketplace for $50 in Canada. The only missing item is the blade guard assembly from the pivot up. I found one on eBay and ordered it, but it is costing me $150 CDN and most of that cost is shipping.
Wtg Kev!!! Great find! I admire the way you took this monster apart and put it back together without left over bolts and nuts. YAY!!!
I hope you guys find your dream home soon!
Picked one these up on marketplace today for $20. It was a package deal and this saw was in the pile. It's in great shape. I don't have room for it so I'm here just to see what she's made of.
I just purchased a old Table saw the plate says 1991 and it was sold by the house of tools I need to find parts doer the motor but it seems like it will run fine then I have to adjust the fence and blade thanks for this video it will help a lot
Thanks! I have an old craftsman that I’ve been terrified of for 5 years. I had a 2x4 kick back. It was my fault. I just didn’t know and it was my first saw. I’ve been thinking of taking it out and tuning it up. The fence was not straight and I didn’t have a splitter. Mix that with newbie and no wonder it kicked back😞
thank you for sharing
Picked up this model the other day. Decided to take her apart and got it all cleaned up. Shot a coat of paint today. I'm planning to put some new pulleys/belt on it. Who knows from there
Cool, If you didn't see yet, I uploaded a new video today about this saw tune up
@@MakinSawdust Just watched it. I'll be making reference to it when I put her back together. Any chance of a video on adjusting the Trunions?
Trunion and fence alignment will be the next video in this series, but it may not be for a few weeks. I have a couple other videos planned in the meantime.
I did a complete tear-down and rebuild of the same model saw. I went so far as to sand and repaint the body exterior and interior and the trunion. I'm not afraid to say that it looks pretty durn cool, better than factory new. I HIGHLY suggest you look into a new link belt to replace the stock one and upgrade your fence to the Delta T-3. It'll take some minor adjustments to make it mate up but it's a massive improvement over the stock fence.
I just bought my first contractor Craftsman Table saw ,mostly for home use.
They are really great units. I have since pucked up q few 103 models. I want to make a dueling tablesaw. With a few classics
That’s a nice saw. I have a craftsman table saw. I’ve been using it redoing our kitchen. Have a good week
Picking mine up tomorrow. Your advice will go a long way for me! Thanks!!!!! 👍🏻
Glad I could help!
glad to see you cutting from the Right side of the fence, great job thank you
You bet
Hey Kevin , I have a 12” craftsman table saw direct drive 2hr power 220 volt, I got it new back in 1974 at sears! Still using it today! Regards BobLee
I sure would like to see how you adjust the trunnion and how you lubricate the threaded parts for tilt and raising the blade.
I will soon be setting up my new woodshop. We just finished moving into a new house and I need to tune up both saws after the move.
Hello! I have subscribed and gave a thumbs up! I have a Sears Craftsman Model 113-29834C table saw in Canada here and purchased it from Facebook Marketplace as well. I think it is about 1981-1984 vintage as I downloaded a manual that is very, very close to what it looks like but the model number is slightly different. The saw came with a complete blade guard EXCEPT for the mounting hardware. I am nervous about using it without a blade guard or riving knive. I think you mentioned about the 7:30 mark that you would be designing an insert with a splitter. Did you ever make that video and add a splitter to your machine? Thanks! Mike
DUDE!!! You got yourself a new saw there! It's pristine looking and has obviously been well taken care of. No gum or grime underneath and looks to be in great shape! That saw will last your lifetime and be great too. Steve Carmichael @thecarmichaelworkshop uses the same saw too! Awesome score.
You have a very nice saw similar (almost identical to mine) so I'll be subscribed and watching.
Thank you.
I have and older version that I will be rebuilding soon
Hiya, thanks for this video. I purchased the same table saw and need to rebuild it. While using it I managed to shred some of the belt and can’t figure out how to adjust it so the belt isn’t rubbing against the sidewall. Perhaps you’ll cover that in the belt replacement video. I suspect I need to adjust the pulley underneath the tabletop. Any suggestions are welcome.
Vaundee
Thanks
Love the budget tools
Yeppers
Great saw Kevin, it will be Ace when you have done the work you plan on it.
Great video, take care David 👍
I have that saw but older.belt drive is the best.you will never get that fence to work properly.I bought my dream fence(The50"vega.love it every time is rite and easy to use.
Good to know! I dont own the 113 anymore, but I have a pair of 103 classics I am going to bolt together, side by side :)
I have moved, sorta into my newest tinyshop. More new content soon.
I have a prototype fence I may integrate
I have 2 of these. Suckers weight a ton with the wings on. One came with 2 of the metal pan wings attached to 2 of the cast iron wings. looked like a air plane. Only bad thing with these saws is that you can't put a link belt on it and then raise the blade all the way up because the arbor pulley comes so close to the top that the belt will rub. They are really good saws though.
I have an idea.............
Mounting the motor underneath the saw and making it a hybrid cabinet saw. It would surely help with my dust collection too.
i've had that exact saw since i bought it new in 1966. great saw, and i just tore it all down this week to clean the inside gears and coat the gears with caurnuba wax. i have 2 questions: what are the larger 2 allen head screws that go into the cast iron top on each side of the red throat plate? 2nd question is: how tight should the belt be? thanks in advance.
7:28 have you made that insert with the splitter yet? I just bought the same saw, except my fence rails go the whole way across and beyond. Anyway I'd love to know how to build that insert and splitter for mine.
I actually don't have THAT saw anymore. I went classic and bout a pair of 103 models. I am going to bolt them together ❤
Exactly what we needed. Thank you!!! Great, clear content. 👍
Glad it was helpful!
A friend just gave me one of those. I switched the electric to 110 and shined it up. Top was rusty. Gonna watch to see if I missed something.
Welcome to the 113 club! I love mine, even though it doesn't have that cam lock fence.
Awesome!!! I didnt know there was a club......what are the dues? And can I run for club president after my probationary period? What about the hazing? LOL
@@MakinSawdust dues are free, everyone is president and the heading comes unexpectedly when the see decides to either give you some kick back trouble or stall out randomly 🤣
I’ve got the same saw! Not gonna lie though I’m having some major issues with it. Hopefully when I get some free time I can tackle fixing it with the help of your video(s).
Certainly! I am going to adjust my trunion and fence alignment. I am also going to switch to a link belt to remove the vibration from the standard vbelt. Probably some other minor bits too. What issues are you having? Maybe I can offer some tips in the next video on this saw.
Did you ever make the follow up video?? I’m curious about the updates you mentioned.
Hi Kevin, great video! I’m about to get a saw somewhat similar to this from a friend of a friend. I’d love to read the article you mentioned about adjustment and replacement parts, but I see the link in your description is down. Anywhere I can read it? Thanks!
The article is gone. My website got hacked a year ago qnd all my articles went POOF 🙃 gone.
I plan on building another informative website soon
@@MakinSawdust sorry to hear that! I’ve been through it myself, now I’m always paranoid and keep lots of backups. If you do make a new one I hope you’ll post it here!
I three older I'm not selling those old horses running forever very easy to rebuilt and added accessories to it....
So how do you adjust the fence, up, down, sideways etc. details. Thanks
Heyman. I have this exact saw. Can you tell me how to adjust the blade angle wheel tension..mine is so tight I can hardly move it
Nice upgrade. Those old Craftsman saws are pretty decent. I use WD-40 and wet sand with 400 grit to get my saw top free of rust. Clean with naptha after and then wax it with furniture wax, thinned with a bit of 3 in 1 oil if you wish.
Thanks for the tips! If I remember from an old conversation we had and maybe also your fence video, you have the identical saw. Dont ya?
@@MakinSawdust Nope, mine is a different model. Mine is direct drive with the blade attaching right to the motor shaft.
Hey Kevin, looks like you got a bargain but with a bit of work required. I'll be very interested to see the result. And your dungeon looks fascinating! You'll tell us the story of that some day? Cheers mate, stay healthy.
Thanks Mark! A little bit of work and she will be good as new. Ahhhh, the story of the dungeon :) my 2020 shop tour shows a bit but my 2019 talks a bit more detail. There is 2 videos of my bench builds that shows a lot of the work I had to do to get it in shape.
Thanks for the video!
Will a rockler table saw sled work with this saw?
I also have this exact same saw. Just two days ago it started to throw off the motor pulley. I cannot figure out why. Ideas? Also - the blade is extremely close to the inside edge of the insert. Seems like it should be centered?
Cool I bid on a sears craftsman contractor series 10” 3 hp table saw but I’m going to use it as a welding/ plasma cutting table. I already purchased a heavy duty 1/8” steel cart on no mar white caster wheels so I can move it around to different locations. Of course I’ll probably be able to disassemble the table top from the cart for less weight in transportation. But I watch hundreds of videos and I’m very creative.
Sweet
En que año aproximadamente se produjo este modelo? Tengo una en méxico en proceso de restauración
Mid 1980
Hello , I have a Craftsman table saw and my straight drive motor have broken down by the rod going through the Armature is twisted off and I think it would be a problem to weld to together again .
I’m wondering if you can help in any way .
Thanks.
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Can you help me? My blade angle won't adjust. I cleaned and lubed the Pinon teeth. The knob gets hard to turn then loose to turn and the trunions don't move as they should consistently while adjust the knob.
Have you loosened the trunion locking screw/handle. It is located on the front of the saw body near the top. Above the height adjustment handle
@@MakinSawdust yes. I loosened until the handle fell off. Is there a better way to communicate with you?
@@outkast2626 yes you could DM me on my Makin'Sawdust facebook page and then able to send pics too. @makinsawdust1250
I started watching this video because the new saw is the exact model number I just inherited from my dad. You go to move your "old" saw out of the way and it's the exact model Skilsaw I also have. You also have a ShopSmith like I used to own and a small air compressor just like mine (mine's black though). You even have my Stanley Fat Max tape measure! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!! lol
Small world!
I have a very similar saw, I cant quite square it up. The two mitre slots are actually not parallel to each other. I mean very close but not exact. Still for less than perfect cuts its a reliable saw.
Where are the other videos on this? Really want to see them as I have one of these and want to make it better
very soon my friend! I will be making a trunion tune up and adjustment video and also a zero clearance insert for the saw. maybe a couple weeks, but stay tuned. I have learned a lot about this saw and it's adjustments and I wanted to get more familiar before I shared with my subs. thanks for stopping by.
Make sure to stop by my website and read my article that also has a downloadable manual. link is in the description of this video and pinned comment
@@MakinSawdust awsome. Its woodworking season in the northeast and i want to get this saw and an old 12" matching bandsaw running well soon
@@dichotomousblue coincidentally it is woodworking season in the Cowboy state of Wyoming Too :) :)
I have a 10" Craftsman 3 wheel bandsaw that I refurbished and use often. I am in the process right now editing my next video which is the corner bench for my 1963 Craftsman radial arm saw. (resto following)
Can you tell I am a Classic Craftsman tool fanatic? LOL
@@MakinSawdust I have the same saw, still getting it tuned up, really need to align the fence. Can't wait!
Have an older craftsmen tablesaw. It has this little black pice on the back that rotates around. Trying to figure out what its for and can i remove it
most likely the mount for a splitter or riving knife
I bought one of these in 88, the one I have now has the stamped wings. not as good as the cast one but it does all I need to do
Yessir
If you can figure a way to get it from Mass I've got this saw I'll give you. It has a better fence and I have a couple of jigs I've built for it .Let me know if you have any ideas
Hello Sir, I have this model table saw. I've been trying to figure out the name and or part number for that bottom pin that holds the motor on. Would you by any chance no what the part number is?
I am struggling to remove the rattle on this saw (just inherited it). I replaced the belt but noticed the pulled near the blade was wobbly. I tightened it but it did not do the trick. Any ideas?
What did we do before the"hoodie" came along, I must have had 30 of them
Great comment
I'm in the process of fixing my late father's table saw which is an older craftsman 10 inch saw much like yours but without the 3hp display. Had to replace the blade pulley which I ordered off of Amazon, (only to find out after it got jammed on the shaft ) the KEY is too big for the slot and the pulley hole is too small 🤬🤬Could've sworn it was for a 5/8 shaft. Now I had to take it all apart to get the pulley off and figure out the next step.
My saw looks similar to yours mine is a #113-298840 It has had tons of wood run through it and still functions fine. What kind of drive system does your saw have? mine is belt driven. I see you have the same type fence as mine. I use it mostly for making jewlry boxes and other close tolorance jobs. I was going to replace it but it has performed flawless so far and find no reason too.
Sorry for my late reply. Currently I like doing small work also it's just it's light weight and it's not heavy anymore and it's very intricate.
Mine is belt driven too but I found that a link belt actually smooth the saw out vibration really good
can I use a dado head on craftsman contractor saw?
Yes, but you will have to make a new blade insert/plate for your saw
Looks like a steal for 60 bucks! I picked up one for 50 today but the motor mount is broken but the rest looks in decent shape. I found used mounts on ebay but also found out that the Sawstop saw has the exact same motor mount and is about half the price brand new as the used ones are going for. I looked over you blog about the parts and didn't see it mentioned. I wonder if any other parts from the sawstop are interchangeable. Just thought I'd mention it as another possible source of parts. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for your comment. I will look into any interchangeable parts. Interested to see what I find
What is a good price for this saw? I found one on marketplace for $120 and the top has surface rust all over it. I want a solid older saw with a 10 inch blade, and this one seems very sturdy
120 is not a terrible deal, but maybe you can deal him down to 100 bucks. The rust is not an issue either. It is possible to clean the rust off, and have a nice finish again. It may not be perfect due to the amount of pitting, but as long as the mechanics of it are good, I would buy it.
Edited to add: I paid $60 for mine and that was a steal of a deal based on the condition of mine.
Just found your channell. Great content! New subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
I had metal handles on mine..cast. Might have been a year older than yours. Maybe 1989 or so.
I discovered a problem yesterday with my 113.298030 Craftsman table saw when I tried to tilt the blade to cut a 45 degree. Beyond 10 degrees it got increasingly hard to turn the wheel. I did everything I could to get it freed up to no avail....could only get to 20 degrees. Brushed the screw rod, lubed it everywhere I could. Don't know why it's so hard to turn...do you have any ideas short of dismantling the saw???
There is a locking handle on the front of the saw up towards the table base. It locks the trunion into position.
Possibly the issue?
@@MakinSawdust No I loosened the locking handle plenty. I think it may be the trunions binding.
I have the same saw. Anyone change the arbor pulley on theirs? My set screw loosens when using; tried lock tite, but that didn't work. So I got new pulleys and a link belt. Removing the arbor pulley, I noticed the key doesn't look removable. Not sure if just seized in there. Anyone know whether that comes out? The new pulleys came with new keys, so I'm assuming so. Thanks in advance.
I bought my contractor table saw in 1983 new for $269 a manager special $100 of still have it going strong made a lot of nice things with it ànd the only accident I had was a kick back that split my thumb open had 4 stitches because I had the splitter off the saw but it's a good table saw would not trade it for a new cabinet saw I am 64 now ànd still ues it every week
Thanks for stopping by Clayton
Lots of HEAVY lifting in this video. Hoping your back was not too sore. Ouch! Cool how you were able to break that saw down to clean it up and improve its function. 👍
Yes it was!
Mine pulls too much electricity and pops fuses. Think thats more of a garage problem though
It draws 13 amps, so you should not use an extension cord. Plug it directly into an outlet.
Great tip, thanks
I watched it! 🙃
awesome e deal
Would love to make some man glitter if my other damn flipper would work better.
Shows feet coming downstairs but doesn't show the adjusting he tells us he did when we were not looking.
Nice score. You stole it. That is a $100 saw all day long. You paid less than the cost of the cast iron wings for the saw. I paid $125 for a newer version with the align a rip fence. Thought it was worth it for the fence. It has the two cast iron wings like yours. I put in a zero clearance insert and a new blade with a new belt. Good saw. Appreciate your video. Nice job.
Thanks for stopping by
I cringed when I saw you unloading the saw, it's cast iron, real easy to break..
*_It only breaks if ya drop it. I planned the unloading this way because I am by myself most times and this was the best way :)_*
I might add, I have the 2HP model I bought in the early 90's and has given me good service. Acquired a 3HP model, same top, same cast iron extensions, stripped it, cleaned and painted the saw assembly, all ready to put back together. Ordered a used "Craftsman Align a Fence 24/24 rip fence" to make ripping more accurate, and help me cut larger boards.
@@yauwohn appreciate that info. My motor is a 1.5 hp which may be a replacement motor. the 'as advertised' 3hp rating, I have found out is the rating if you have the beefy 3hp 220 volt motor. I honestly have not had the need for more power, but if I ever run across or need a motor, I will get the big boy. I want to upgrade to a link belt soon for vibration sake. A fence upgrade is on the wish list too, but I have yet to decide if I want to make one or buy one. The fence I have is ok, but I would like a nicer one.
@@MakinSawdust It also breaks with stress, I took both extensions off before I loaded it on my pickup, fee it may have been, but wasn't going to risk damage. Worked with cast iron for years.
I think they started with a 1 1/2 HP motor, then went up to 2HP, as stated my old saw is 2HP, and the freebee is 3HP 120 volt. These weren't really DIY user saws, they were small shop semi pro saws, the home DIY saws were similar but pressed steel tops and pressed steel extensions. I also have a radial arm saw, large jointer and a shaping machine by Sears, all heavy cast iron machines. With the 3HP saw I got a very old Sears 4 1/2" Jointer, a bit rusty, but will clean up and join my growing workshop tools. Not a big Jointer, but will handle small work that's too small for the 6 1/2" Sears machine.
I had one of these back in the day. I don't remember, do you need special wrenches to change the blade?
Just need a regular boxend wrench and a scrap of wood to wedge the blade stationary
I gave up on mind and purchased a grizzly g1023rlx. Much happier
Thats too bad.
You bought a great saw however:)