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Treepep
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.

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The Scroller Saw is 1/2HP with variable speed and rotatable blade.

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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!:D

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JoeM

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? :eusa-think:

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ri702bill

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....

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Ed Kennell
2 hours ago, JoeM said:

the lock on top only locks in one direction.

This one locks in 4 positions at 90 degrees.

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Bill D

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, though I appreciate the quality compared to modern tools.

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