I'm a beginner bandsawer..lol with this exact tilt head bandsaw.. Your video has helped me tremendously thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom..
Great video~! This was my first bandsaw that I bought back in the early 90's ('91/'92) and I'm still using it. I use it for my scroll work (as you mentioned) and my Laguna 18BX for my resawing. I've seen this seldom seen bandsaw more often on TH-cam over the last few years. Other than not having a fence specifically for it, I've never had any problems.
I got one of these that was very lightly used. The lower blade guides were sintered steel, but the upper blade guides were actually graphite blocks. I found the original manual online and it turns out the steel ones are for regular blades, but the graphite ones are actually supposed to go with the 1/16” scroll blade. The graphite blocks came with the scroll blade when you bought it, and the saw originally came with an attachment for that which worked differently than the one in part 2 of this video. The idea was that you would put the graphite blocks all the way around the blade and it would just cut itself into a tight fitting groove. In any case you can’t get either the steel ones or the graphite ones anymore. I wanted to put this info here because this video is literally the only good info about this saw I found anywhere on the internet. When I got the saw home I took it apart all the way, cleaned the dust out from every corner, inside and out. I even took the motor apart and brushed out the coils and the speed governor. I sprayed Teflon dry lube into all the tracks and bearings for the tilt head, and inside the gearbox for the crank… it’s smooth as silk now, cranks up and down like a brand new machine. It’s a joy! And of course I followed these instructions to get the blade guides adjusted…
Oh yeah one other thing, you mention the trick with the 2x4 to make sure the table is square to the blade, but you didn’t mention that there’s a set screw in the table right inside the vertical column which you can use to make sure that perfect square blade is where the crank always returns to. Anyway the full manual is here c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0709235.pdf
Thank you for showing me exactly how to adjust my new(old) band saw. Perfect video. I wish it was HD for small detail, but I was able to get my blade nicely aligned and eliminate the wiggle. 🎉
Thank you for this video I inherited this and a few more shop tools from my late father along with a nice dewalt radial saw that I've never seen before. He had some very nice tools but can't find a manual for them
When I bought my saw, it was set up for the higher of its two speeds. This gave a high blade speed but little power. Changing the belt to low speed upped the power a lot and made resawing 5" cherry easy.
I just picked up a 12" tilthead for nearly nothing..the guy didn't know you could tighten the tilthead lock so whenever he used it the head would drift into a tilt...Anyway I fixed it and it works great. I chan😢ged the blade to a new 3/8 6t blade and new Urethane tires. The issue I have are trying to find replacement guide blocks, I can't find replacements anywhere. My last resort are cutting and drilling some rectangular cool blocks to fit. Any idea where I can find the correct blocks without having to manufacturer them myself? Thank you.
We have one of these with a wobbly 4" poly rib belt pulley. The steel shaft appears to be true but the aluminum pulley bore is worn slightly. Tightening the set screw pulls pulley off center and the poly belt pulls in a tilt. Cant find a replacement pulley as of yet. Sears direct discontinued the part.
Tried making a shim from copper pipe FIXED using an aluminum can shim for the driven sheave. It was a gifted tool and seems to be up to the tasks here in Tinkertown. Definitely not a throw away. Good for another 100k miles.
I am having trouble getting the removable portion of the table level with the rest of the table. The side closer to the blade is still above the rest of the table even when the set screw is backed out as far as it can go. Any troubleshooting tips? It's been hard finding info on this saw!! Thank you for the detailed video, looking forward to getting this thing tuned up once I solve my table problem!
Just got the exact same saw. But. I cant find any conversion units with original 2 posts system. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Your videos are fantastic
Need help. I have a sears 12" tilt head bandsaw trying to replace blade with 80" x 1/2" blade although I adjusted tension knob all the way down blade is to tight to install. Is there another adjustment I am unaware of ?
@@taykelkas no but I feel like there may be something not allowing the wheel to drop so that you can install the blade follow the tension rod and see how the wheel has to move up and down
I have this bandsaw, I like using it. But my issue is that when I cut a circle the top has a wider diameter than the bottom. Iha e followed this video to set it up. But still get the same end results. My question would the Carter Satablizer at the end fix my issue? I have chatted with several ppl they say I have a drifting issue. TIA
Awesome video! I found the same saw at a yard sale for $15 and got it working again, but was having issues getting it aligned, this helps a lot. What speed do you gave the belt on when doing resawing? I was trying to resaw a piece of maple with a new blade and it wasn't cutting at all. I couldn't see an easy way to get to the motor to change the speed, but it's set at the slower speed now.
I have this bandsaw and now that I have a larger one set up for resaw, I'd like to set this one up for scroll work like you show on here. My question is which of the Carter stabilizers (there appear to be three for Sears bandsaws) fit this saw? Thanks
I have this exact band saw suddently the.motor spindel is wobblying seams stripped I tightened the allen and wouldnt move at all . any ideas on issue can motor spindal break?
Thanks so much for doing this video. I have this same saw, but the cover somehow got lost during transporting it. Can I still buy parts for this machine?
Great video! I have the electronic version of the Craftsman (113.248510). I inherited it from my father. Does anyone know if the bevel encoders are available anywhere? I haven't had any luck finding any of the electronics for those saws.
This is the only thing I can find, www.searspartsdirect.com/?sid=sem:ggl:BP+-+Core+-+Exact:70448587096:sears%20parts%20direct:m&gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G7xPlq0Q_iUwOlyw07clG4SdTIFqbpOIfmutXyA3xEEYppBKRMYcIchoCrW8QAvD_BwE
I have the exact same saw. I was trying to tune it up today and made the mistake of trying to replace the drive belt with one of those braided belts . Very difficult to work on. Once I got the new belt on I found it seems to be to thick. Don't know for sure because it has that stupid cover over the belt. The only way to know for sure is to completely dismantle the saw to see if the belt is rubbing and/or where. Any suggestions? Or should I just buy a new one. ( like a 14 inch jet band saw)
i just got one of this Band Saw. i'm trying to put new tires and a new bland. but it doesn't look like you can take the wheels off? Do you do that to change the tires? gary
I have this same exact saw and we've talked about this saw numerous times over the years and you always maintained that it could be fine tuned, and I always thought you were crazy. I stand corrected. Thank you for doing this. I have one question. My wheels have a bit of a vibration-wiggle. Does yours? Any inexpensive fix for this?
Hey Alex, i recently got one of these saws for around $25-$35. It is my first bandsaw, and i intend on restoring it back to a usable state for my own small 'shop' that i'm slowly building. I already have a '75 craftsman RAS that i've been restoring, so the craftsman lineup kind of 'belongs' in the garage at this point. Any and all help is appreciated! The saw is functional, but has many of the issues you'd expect... I'm going to order a carter blade, and the stabilizer as well for scrolling capability, as the current blade is definitely past it's prime. I'm definitely hearing some other sounds that i can't place just yet, is there an easier way to contact you? I may need to send you a video or two for advice if you're okay with that.
The set screws for adjusting the main guides (not the side guides) are annoying, especially the lower ones. So hard to see them in the first place, then to get an allen wrench to go in. These set screws have 1/4" x 20 threads. I replaced mine with short hex-head bolts. Yes! So easy to see and so easy to get a box-end wrench onto. Just be careful to not overtighten and strip out the aluminum guide block.
I had a craftsman like this… I could never get it to cut straight… moved on to a jet 14” which I really liked but still had limitations so I moved on to a Laguna 14bx which I love… was always my goal to get a laguna… I found the craftsman design to be somewhat goofy with the tilting head instead of a tilting table…. Wish I would of made better use of the craftsman after seeing these videos….
I'm a beginner bandsawer..lol with this exact tilt head bandsaw.. Your video has helped me tremendously thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom..
Great video~! This was my first bandsaw that I bought back in the early 90's ('91/'92) and I'm still using it. I use it for my scroll work (as you mentioned) and my Laguna 18BX for my resawing. I've seen this seldom seen bandsaw more often on TH-cam over the last few years. Other than not having a fence specifically for it, I've never had any problems.
I got one of these that was very lightly used. The lower blade guides were sintered steel, but the upper blade guides were actually graphite blocks. I found the original manual online and it turns out the steel ones are for regular blades, but the graphite ones are actually supposed to go with the 1/16” scroll blade. The graphite blocks came with the scroll blade when you bought it, and the saw originally came with an attachment for that which worked differently than the one in part 2 of this video. The idea was that you would put the graphite blocks all the way around the blade and it would just cut itself into a tight fitting groove. In any case you can’t get either the steel ones or the graphite ones anymore. I wanted to put this info here because this video is literally the only good info about this saw I found anywhere on the internet. When I got the saw home I took it apart all the way, cleaned the dust out from every corner, inside and out. I even took the motor apart and brushed out the coils and the speed governor. I sprayed Teflon dry lube into all the tracks and bearings for the tilt head, and inside the gearbox for the crank… it’s smooth as silk now, cranks up and down like a brand new machine. It’s a joy! And of course I followed these instructions to get the blade guides adjusted…
Oh yeah one other thing, you mention the trick with the 2x4 to make sure the table is square to the blade, but you didn’t mention that there’s a set screw in the table right inside the vertical column which you can use to make sure that perfect square blade is where the crank always returns to. Anyway the full manual is here c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0709235.pdf
Simply fantastic! I just bought one of these used and these tuning tips made all the difference!
Thank you for showing me exactly how to adjust my new(old) band saw. Perfect video. I wish it was HD for small detail, but I was able to get my blade nicely aligned and eliminate the wiggle. 🎉
Thank you for this video I inherited this and a few more shop tools from my late father along with a nice dewalt radial saw that I've never seen before. He had some very nice tools but can't find a manual for them
I just got one of these! It's my first band saw! Thanks so much for this!
When I bought my saw, it was set up for the higher of its two speeds. This gave a high blade speed but little power. Changing the belt to low speed upped the power a lot and made resawing 5" cherry easy.
Very informative. Thanks for the help.
Thank you so much for this series.
Very interesting video! Do you have a video on how to change the belt on the motor? I have the same bandsaw and the belt is broken.
Sorry I do not
I just picked up a 12" tilthead for nearly nothing..the guy didn't know you could tighten the tilthead lock so whenever he used it the head would drift into a tilt...Anyway I fixed it and it works great. I chan😢ged the blade to a new 3/8 6t blade and new Urethane tires. The issue I have are trying to find replacement guide blocks, I can't find replacements anywhere. My last resort are cutting and drilling some rectangular cool blocks to fit. Any idea where I can find the correct blocks without having to manufacturer them myself? Thank you.
@@kevingreen8763 you can make them out out just about any exotic wood with a high oil content
We have one of these with a wobbly 4" poly rib belt pulley. The steel shaft appears to be true but the aluminum pulley bore is worn slightly. Tightening the set screw pulls pulley off center and the poly belt pulls in a tilt. Cant find a replacement pulley as of yet. Sears direct discontinued the part.
@@bobevans4758 I find most Ace Hardware’s have pulleys available for any size shaft
Tried making a shim from copper pipe FIXED using an aluminum can shim for the driven sheave. It was a gifted tool and seems to be up to the tasks here in Tinkertown. Definitely not a throw away. Good for another 100k miles.
I am having trouble getting the removable portion of the table level with the rest of the table. The side closer to the blade is still above the rest of the table even when the set screw is backed out as far as it can go. Any troubleshooting tips? It's been hard finding info on this saw!! Thank you for the detailed video, looking forward to getting this thing tuned up once I solve my table problem!
There has to be something on the side rest keeping it from dropping down if the set screw is backed out.
This is awesome. What size replacement blade does it take?
80”
Good info! I have the same saw, I'm missing the sanding accessories. Can I sand my project without that attachment
Nothing to support the paper if you don’t have it
@@bandsawlife2660 do you have an idea where I could pick up the accessories to attach to my bandsaw? Maybe an aftermarket piece ?
Check out eBay, your local marketplace. Even a spare saw will help you interchange parts. Those can be purchased as little as $50 on eBay.
Love your content. I have a Craftsman Model 103.24280, probably 1960s. Can I get away with putting a 1hp motor on it? It has the original 1/2 HP.
Absolutely. Just be sure to keep the rpm as close as possible.
Great video. I appreciate your guidance.
Just got the exact same saw. But. I cant find any conversion units with original 2 posts system. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Your videos are fantastic
Do you want to resaw or just use it for scrolling
Scrolling
I like the carter scrolling adapter, but they say its for hex post. Any chance of getting a used one?
This is the stabilizer for that saw
www.carterproducts.com/band-saw-products/band-saw-stabilizer/sears-12-1990-1998-sea1
In trying to square the blade and the table, my saw head won't turn any further to the right, and it's just slightly off. Any idea how to fix?
Need help. I have a sears 12" tilt head bandsaw trying to replace blade with 80" x 1/2" blade although I adjusted tension knob all the way down blade is to tight to install. Is there another adjustment I am unaware of ?
@@taykelkas no but I feel like there may be something not allowing the wheel to drop so that you can install the blade follow the tension rod and see how the wheel has to move up and down
I have this bandsaw, I like using it. But my issue is that when I cut a circle the top has a wider diameter than the bottom. Iha e followed this video to set it up. But still get the same end results. My question would the Carter Satablizer at the end fix my issue? I have chatted with several ppl they say I have a drifting issue. TIA
What size blade are you using?
Awesome video! I found the same saw at a yard sale for $15 and got it working again, but was having issues getting it aligned, this helps a lot.
What speed do you gave the belt on when doing resawing? I was trying to resaw a piece of maple with a new blade and it wasn't cutting at all. I couldn't see an easy way to get to the motor to change the speed, but it's set at the slower speed now.
Fastest speed for wood.
Anyone know where to get replacement lower wheel shafts? I got one with a snapped lower shaft and was hoping to get the saw back up and running
Best I can tell you is watch craigslist for one for parts can usually get one for 25 or 50 bucks
I have this bandsaw and now that I have a larger one set up for resaw, I'd like to set this one up for scroll work like you show on here. My question is which of the Carter stabilizers (there appear to be three for Sears bandsaws) fit this saw? Thanks
www.carterproducts.com/band-saw-products/band-saw-stabilizer/sears-12-1990-1998-sea1
@@bandsawlife2660 Thank You
Is it possible to use modern guides on this old saw? Modern roller bearings are cheap
Great info. How do I change the drive belt ? Ty
www.ereplacementparts.com/craftsman-113247210-12inch-band-saw-parts-c-158286_159107_171660.html
I have this exact band saw suddently the.motor spindel is wobblying seams stripped I tightened the allen and wouldnt move at all . any ideas on issue can motor spindal break?
I bought one recently but it needs an on/off switch. Any Idea where I can buy one?
What’s the clear plastic part inside near the inner blade gaurd tgere
A light
Thanks so much for doing this video. I have this same saw, but the cover somehow got lost during transporting it. Can I still buy parts for this machine?
Wry limited
Can anyone help with the tilting lock on this bandsaw loosening and tilting during use?? Any way to repair of fix this problem?
Im afraid that’s a manufacturer question and well we all know the problem there! Sorry
I have the same bandsaw, and badly in need for a fence. Do you know where I can get one Andy
Since it’s an aluminum table you will have to make one out wood and clamp it front and back
ok thank@@bandsawlife2660
Great video! I have the electronic version of the Craftsman (113.248510). I inherited it from my father. Does anyone know if the bevel encoders are available anywhere? I haven't had any luck finding any of the electronics for those saws.
This is the only thing I can find,
www.searspartsdirect.com/?sid=sem:ggl:BP+-+Core+-+Exact:70448587096:sears%20parts%20direct:m&gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G7xPlq0Q_iUwOlyw07clG4SdTIFqbpOIfmutXyA3xEEYppBKRMYcIchoCrW8QAvD_BwE
I am looking for a part replacement pull off push on switch
I’m afraid all you will find is after market
@@bandsawlife2660 part replacement pull off push on switch
I have the exact same saw. I was trying to tune it up today and made the mistake of trying to replace the drive belt with one of those braided belts . Very difficult to work on. Once I got the new belt on I found it seems to be to thick. Don't know for sure because it has that stupid cover over the belt. The only way to know for sure is to completely dismantle the saw to see if the belt is rubbing and/or where. Any suggestions? Or should I just buy a new one. ( like a 14 inch jet band saw)
That cover is a bit of a hassle, I cut the back of the bottom side so I could remove it easier
Great video.
i just got one of this Band Saw. i'm trying to put new tires and a new bland. but it doesn't look like you can take the wheels off? Do you do that to change the tires?
gary
th-cam.com/video/ulynCl46Hpc/w-d-xo.html
I have this same exact saw and we've talked about this saw numerous times over the years and you always maintained that it could be fine tuned, and I always thought you were crazy.
I stand corrected. Thank you for doing this.
I have one question. My wheels have a bit of a vibration-wiggle. Does yours? Any inexpensive fix for this?
Message me a video of your wheels in motion
Hey Alex, i recently got one of these saws for around $25-$35. It is my first bandsaw, and i intend on restoring it back to a usable state for my own small 'shop' that i'm slowly building. I already have a '75 craftsman RAS that i've been restoring, so the craftsman lineup kind of 'belongs' in the garage at this point. Any and all help is appreciated!
The saw is functional, but has many of the issues you'd expect... I'm going to order a carter blade, and the stabilizer as well for scrolling capability, as the current blade is definitely past it's prime.
I'm definitely hearing some other sounds that i can't place just yet, is there an easier way to contact you? I may need to send you a video or two for advice if you're okay with that.
Sure, join Bandsawlife on Instagram or Facebook and you can message me photos and videos there.
What size blade does it take?
80"
I certainly don't miss my Craftsman band saw !! Love my JET though : )
The set screws for adjusting the main guides (not the side guides) are annoying, especially the lower ones. So hard to see them in the first place, then to get an allen wrench to go in. These set screws have 1/4" x 20 threads. I replaced mine with short hex-head bolts. Yes! So easy to see and so easy to get a box-end wrench onto. Just be careful to not overtighten and strip out the aluminum guide block.
cool.. been a minute since you posted!
I had a craftsman like this… I could never get it to cut straight… moved on to a jet 14” which I really liked but still had limitations so I moved on to a Laguna 14bx which I love… was always my goal to get a laguna… I found the craftsman design to be somewhat goofy with the tilting head instead of a tilting table…. Wish I would of made better use of the craftsman after seeing these videos….