What Did You Buy Today?

[matthewsx]

CL find. $50. Model No. 103.24280. I don't know if it is original but the 1/2 hp Craftsman motor runs smooth. Saw cuts straight. Looks like PO replaced the urethane wheels at some point in the near past. Only problem is belt tension on the motor allows it to slip when taking heavier cuts. No provision to tighten the belt is in place, so that will be one of the many little quarantine projects this week.

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Nice, very similar to the one my dad left me. With the speed reducer he put on it's prety capable with metal.

John

 

[matthewsx]

Very slick assembly. Any idea what it's called?

Yep, that's the one I have. Slo Speed Converter.

Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - 9-2342 Craftsman Slo-Speed Converter for 10-14" Band Saws | VintageMachinery.org

www.vintagemachinery.org

I'm sure it can be made in a home shop with the right tools and patience but it will probably be easier to rig up a 3 phase motor with VFD or a treadmill motor. Neither of those were really options back in the day but can be had pretty cheap now.

John

 

[MontanaLon]

I'll admit I suck.

Was looking for stuff on Ebay and came across a listing and got it. Here it is. The caliper wasn't included in auction, I put it there for scale.

Why do I suck? My winning bid, and the only bid was 99 cents. Shipping was $9.

I really only wanted the counterbores. I checked McMaster's and the biggest tap in the lot 5/8-11x8" lists at $105.56. The largest counterbore $161.58.

Many of the other taps are $50 or more.

 

[JimDawson]

Nice score!

 

[speedybtx]

excellent find!

 

[speedybtx]

this came in today , I look forward to mirror surfaces! in the past I used one and oh baby it was great.

 

[Ianagos]

this came in today , I look forward to mirror surfaces! in the past I used one and oh baby it was great.
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I use korloy inserts in my same style facemill and the finishes are amazing. I want to try pcd insert but I honestly don’t need any better finishes.

 

[Janderso]

I can't remember if I showed this.
A bench-jeweler's drill press. Vintage around 1930-1940 ish.
Langelier Manufacturing, Providence, RI. It was sold by H. Leach Machinery also in Providence.
Got a 9" Rucker straight edge also. I'll get around to it.

 

[DavidR8]

Most of the bits for my straddle knurler build arrived today!
in the cases are reamers, edge finders, a chamfering endmill and two drill bits.
Just working on the knurls!

 

[francist]

That’ll be interesting. I look forward to seeing how it works out, I’ve been wanting to come up with one for a long time but never get focussed on it for long enough.

-frank