Bench & Stationary Power Tools Discussion Board

laser guide for table saw ????

kwilly — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:12:57 GMT

Is anyone aware of any laser light "guides" for an older Craftsman Contractors 10" table saw - either Craftsman brand or after market?

TENSION

brianwhite72 — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:35:17 GMT

15" Variable speed woodturning lathe; Can anyone tell me about the belt which lives inside the headstock? Next, what kind of lubricant does this beast require? And, does anyone know how to prevent the drive shaft from rusting or mushrooming?

Comparison of Table Saws

Zabo04 — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:09:45 GMT

If you're looking at anything benchtop or large look at Jet. Sears sells them as do others. You'll find the warranty is longer, the materials better (just check the weight, my drill press weighs in at 280 lbs with a 1.5 HP motor and 1" chuck, and it's 12 speeds go down to 200 rpm, yeah it's a terror, so is my bandsaw). Also, they're replacement parts are easier to order, and about 1/4 the price of Craftsman. I love Craftsman for hand tools, but when it comes to power tools (outside of a sander), I go DeWalt or Bosch for hand power tools, Porter Cable for anything router related, and Jet for anything larger.

Comparison of Table Saws

NickMusk — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:57:12 GMT

http://lumberjocks.com/topics/19251

there is a review discussion thread that asks the same kind of thing you did.

TENSION

CWJeffries — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:38:47 GMT

Does you band saw have a tension guage on it??? Most of the time you can use the guage as a starting point.... Set the guage to whatever size your blade is and that is a good starting point..... I just bought a blade from woodcrafter and they had good information about setting blade tension in the package... I would check the woodcraft.com web site and see if they have the same info online... I hope this helps!!!!

Comparison of Table Saws

Toms57 — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:08:24 GMT

Thanks for your information I was leaning towards the OR35505 and will just have to save a bit more but in the long run it's a better buy. Anything is better than the 10 inch craftsman cast aluminum saw I use now.

Comparison of Table Saws

NickMusk — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:54:27 GMT

I would think that most people would recommend the OR35505. It has a cast iron top, the 21833 has cast iron also but the extensions are stamped steel. The OR35505 also has fewer problems with setup and alignment. The 21833 can also be aligned properly but people report having to spend more time to get it tuned in. As far as bells and whistles go, the OR35505 has a miter gauge extension and micro adjust knobs for the fence. It is also a lot heavier so more stable as well. The big plus to the 21833 is that it comes with the caster system that allows it to be moved and stored to free up space in your workshop. This is especially useful if you have a small shop. It is also quite heavy so it is stable as well.

Each saw is good in its own right. Each can make good cuts and can be set up properly. The biggest difference is really the cost as the OR35505 usually is about $300 more expensive than the 21833. If you have the extra money, you can get a mobile base for the OR35505 as the biggest advantage to the 21833 is that it is portable.

I realize that this is a little bit of a mixed recommendation, but it all really comes down to personal preference. I hope it helps a little

Comparison of Table Saws

Toms57 — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:00:45 GMT

Which table saw do others recommend?

Craftsman 1-1/2 hp 10" Table Saw (OR35505) or the

Craftsman Professional 1-3/4 hp 10" Contractor Table Saw (21833) I am upgrading from an old small craftsman 10 in saw and want more bells and whistles and more stability.

Craftsman CNC Benchtop router

Dan-Woodman — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:33:23 GMT

Dee

That is called the Craftsman Compucarve. Looks like the only one that comes up right now is a reconditioned one .

Search Carvewright on the net to see the same thing from the people that make it.

later Daniel

Craftsman CNC Benchtop router

crazy4u — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:55:14 GMT

What is the name for the Craftsman CNC benchtop router called and what is the model # ?Thanks, Dee

Craftsman Hybrid

MojaveRocketman — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:10:38 GMT

Hi Woodworker59,

I don't know what happened to Pappy, but I do know a little about that saw. When I saw the display at my local Sears (Victorville, CA) I was turned off by the sloppy workmanship. Upon asking the questions of the new store manager, he pointed out how someone did a very sloppy job of putting it together. As we went over the different points and how some screws were put in backwards - not allowing the fence full travel, and how the table itself was not leveled, we agreed that this nice table saw deserved better. You are right to wonder about putting your good money on sloppy workmanship, but when you get it home, the workmanship is all yours. I'm sure you care more than the guy in the back getting paid by the hour instead of by their workmanship.

MojaveRocketman

TENSION

thundermountain — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:15:47 GMT

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE RIGHT TENSION SETTING FOR THE 3/4HP-1/2" CRAFTSMAN BANDSAW(22400) ?????

cutting wooden letters

Pazzoom — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:22:51 GMT

A router (CNC is great) or a scroll saw. If you only want to do a few, one time, then a coping saw will also do the work. Then sand smooth.

industrial radial saw

FabioHern — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:14:10 GMT

am place that model number they any part you are looking for

industrial radial saw

FabioHern — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:13:31 GMT

Go to sear.com and them to parts direct you are going to find any parts for your item

industrial radial saw

MattD — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:08:10 GMT

I recently bought an older Craftsman "Industrial Radial Saw", model 901.23190, at a garage sale. I would like to find an owner's manual, but sears doesn't seem to have one. Would also like to know how to determine year model of saw. Are there any good places to order parts such as knobs, guards, etc, since most parts are not available from sears?

cutting wooden letters

virginialslack — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:25:52 GMT

What do I use to cut neat 6" to 12" (approx. 1 inch thick) wooden letters (that hang on the wall)?

Craftsman Hybrid

woodworker59 — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:03:11 GMT

PappyC i'm looking at buying the #22116 granite top saw but not sure of this type of table saw . How hard will it be to set up the top to get it level and flat. The ones that I see in stores the tops are never level and don't that good I don't know anyone local to ask these questions to. Your help would be appricated.

retired papermaker so.Ga.

straight line sawing of rough stock

DanPerrin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:21:08 GMT

Rockler (www.rockler.com) sells one called "Joint-R Clamp Kit" in their July 2010 Catalog. $22.99. page 29. Item 25725 You might want to read the 6 customer reviews (average 4.2 stars out of 5) for more info.

According to Rockler, you attach the rough-cut board to a straight board with two of their clamps. The straight board needs to be rabitted out at the bottom to accommodate the clamps. You run the straight board (attached to the rough board with their clamps) along the table saw's rip fence to get a straight cut on one side of the rough board.

You may need two sets of clamps for an 8 foot board - don't know.

According to the customer reviews, it works.

Good luck.

Dan

straight line sawing of rough stock

grabiron — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:35:35 GMT

I am looking for the table saw attachement that I can use to "straight line" saw rough cut boards that do NOT have true or straight edges on either edge. A regular RIP fence will not do the job because the board edge contour just follows the fence and the curve or arc is duplicated in the saw cut. It is probably something that fastens in the miter gage groove. It also has to work with 8 ft. long boards.