Ed Kennell 42,168 #1 Posted 8 hours ago My el cheapo HF sander took a crap while sanding all those park bench boards. So, I spotted this one at the auction this morning. Plugged it in and it ran nice and quiet so I thought I might buy it if the price was right. When they put it up, they sold it with this scroll saw that I did not need. Both are USA made Craftsman Sears Roebuck/ Simpson MFG all metal 2.25 Amp. The sander even has an oiler port. The Scroller Saw is 1/2HP with variable speed and rotatable blade. These things are heavy at 8 and 10 lbs each. Oh, and the price was right at $2.00 + 12 cents tax for the pair. 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 697 #2 Posted 7 hours ago 30 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: My el cheapo HF sander took a crap while sanding all those park bench boards. So, I spotted this one at the auction this morning. Plugged it in and it ran nice and quiet so I thought I might buy it if the price was right. When they put it up, they sold it with this scroll saw that I did not need. Both are USA made Craftsman Sears Roebuck/ Simpson MFG all metal 2.25 Amp. The sander even has an oiler port. The Scroller Saw is 1/2HP with variable speed and rotatable blade. These things are heavy at 8 and 10 lbs each. Oh, and the price was right at $2.00 + 12 cents tax for the pair. And here I thought you were calling one of us out! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,429 #3 Posted 7 hours ago I have the same scroll saw, it was my Dad's. The cord is all taped up where he cut into it. I don't use it because the lock on top only locks in one direction. It is/was a very actuate saw. Top quality. Got me thinking, not sure where I put. it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,533 #4 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Check the condition of the brushes on the sander - they live in a very dusty environment.. The sander must be about 60+ years old.... the cord may be about done for.... Edited 6 hours ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,168 #5 Posted 4 hours ago 2 hours ago, JoeM said: the lock on top only locks in one direction. This one locks in 4 positions at 90 degrees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 2,277 #6 Posted 4 hours ago Plan on changing the cord. When you do, install a three wire cord and ground the metal case. There is probably a screw inside the handle that can be used for this. Also, plug tools like that into a GFCI outlet when using. I had an old metal drill 30 years ago that I was nearly electrocuted by. I am somewhat leary of old electric tools for that reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
