Old School Tools

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

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. 

 

 

[Treepep 698]

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!

[JoeM 8,462]

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? 

[ri702bill 9,585]

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 August 20 by ri702bill

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

2 hours ago, JoeM said:

the lock on top only locks in one direction.

This one locks in 4 positions at 90 degrees.

[Bill D 2,296]

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.

Edited August 21 by Bill D

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

20 hours ago, ri702bill said:

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....

I opened them both today and checked the brushes and the cords.   The sander did need a cleaning, but the brushes and cords all look good.

17 hours ago, Bill D said:

Plan on changing the cord.  When you do, install a three wire cord and ground the metal case.

The existing 3 wire cords and grounds  look good.

 

 

 

[Wayne0 1,265]

Nice score, Ed! I have my Father's Craftsman scroll saw as well as his belt sander. Heavy and durable!

I had Grand Dad's Craftsman Iron drill press for quite a while before replacing it with a 220vac unit from a machine shop.

The quality of newer tools is not what it used to be.

[formariz 12,051]

Good find Ed. They will last a few more generations if used. No plastic , disposable mentalities back then. Changing the cords is the only must do with them. Use a three prong and ground the case. 

[Ed Kennell 42,338]

43 minutes ago, formariz said:

Changing the cords

I disassembled and cleaned both and surprisingly the original Craftsman  3 prong grounded cords and restraining grommets are like new..     Very pliable and no sign of cracking.