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Craftsman (King Seeley) Model No. 103.22160 8" Table Saw

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Craftsman (King Seeley Corp.) 8" Table Saw No. 103.22160

Known as the Craftsman "80" 8-inch Tilting-Arbor Bench Saw, this Craftsman Model 103.22160 8" Tilting Arbor Table Saw was made by the King Seeley Corp. under the Sears Brand. It dates back to approximately 1952 or 1953. This saw featured what Craftsman called the "Floating Drive." This "floating drive" was featured in Craftsman catalogs as being a new type of motor mount that stops transmission of motor vibration because there was no mechancial connection. The motor was mounted on a special support on the bench behind the saw. This resulted in smoother operation, easier tilting, and greater protection of motor from sawdust. This floating motor mount automatically controls the belt tension for the most efficient operation.

Notice that there is only one hand wheel while most tiling arbor saws had separate hand wheels for tilting the blade and for adjusting the blade height. This saw had one wheel that controlled both the angle and depth of cut from the front of the saw.

It was also one of the first Craftsman saws to feature a rip fence with one lever that locked both the front and back of the fence. The saw features a large 20" deep by 17" wide cast iron table that was grooved on both sides for a miter gauge.

The rip fence was made of tempered aluminum which was carefully ground for trueness.

Machine Specifications: (1952 Craftsman Power Tool Catalog)
2 1/2" maximum depth of cut
Dado capacity 15/16" wide with dado insert
Maximum Blade Diameter: 8 inches w 1/2" diam bore.
Arbor Dia - 1/2"
Recommended 1/2 HP 3450 rpm motor.

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Craftsman (King Seeley) Model No. 103.22160 8" Table Saw

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Jul 20, 2010
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need image for motor mount
by: dezine01bo

My husband just acquired one of these...need to see either a diagram or image of the back side (showing the motor mount or bracket). Thank you - really appreciate the help.

banders(at)thedezineshop(dot)com

Jul 06, 2010
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King Seeley Manual
by: Handyman Bob

I have a 6 page booklet (8.5" x 11") entitled "Operating Instructions and Parts List for Bench Saw, 8", Model Number 103.23832". It contains set-up and operating instructions, exploded diagrams and a parts list. This table saw looks very similar to 103.22160 except for the location of the On/Off switch. If you can use it, I can provide a copy. I also have a 32 page Craftsman Power Tool Handbook titled "The Circular Saw" copyright 1949. This handbook has 215 illustrations and covers topics such as set-up, adjustments, proper handling & operating instructions, etc. This handbook does not cover any specific model of table saw.

Jun 16, 2010
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Need Instruction Book
by: Anonymous

Any one have an instruction book for this saw. Having trouble aligning the blade to table. Needs some left to right movement to align. The 4 bolts that hold the frame to the top wont allow any change.

May 25, 2010
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Whats your saw worth?
by: rl'royg

It's not an antique, it's not a collectable, it's a saw. It is well build with precision adjustments and quality construction. I just bought this saw at an auction last week. Brought it home, plugged it in, flipped the switch and made a cabinet insert for my office. I paid more than anyone else was willing to pay so I guess it is worth what I paid for it; $15.00

May 02, 2010
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Saw with planer......
by: cas.z

All the comments center around the saw...... I just 'inherited' one of these.... but this one is mounted on a multi-pulley metal stand where the 1 HP motor will power a planer that is mounted alongside the saw.........

Anyone have a general idea of what it might be worth........

Apr 23, 2010
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Angle drive gear needed
by: Thom

Yo Donald...any luck finding a replacement angle drive gear?

Feb 18, 2010
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Great Little Saw
by: Teitloff

I have two of these table saws. I will sell one,because I bought the second one for parts and did not need it. It is complete less motor. Just add some tables for big saw performance. I like the Old Units, they are built to last.
This Site is a great.

Feb 15, 2010
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want to sell
by: Aaron

i have this saw, still working. looking to sell it. anyone know what it might fetch? thanks.

Jan 23, 2010
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need a source for a gear.
by: Donald

Hi Guys
My Dads table saw has a bad angle gear #37421-103, Do any of you know where I can get one?

Nov 27, 2009
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Rip Fence
by: Anonymous

Your picture shows the rip fence [picture attached on one side of the table.I need a pictur of the other side ,too. THANKS

Oct 12, 2009
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motor mounting
by: buzzs

i would like to see picture or diagram of how the motor mounts to the saw support table and belt hookup

Sep 18, 2009
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blade bushing
by: Anonymous

standard 1/2" copper plumbing works to adapt standard blades to the 1/2" arbor - just saw off a 1/8" slice and de-bur.

Aug 11, 2009
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Arbor bushing
by: Anonymous

For you folks wanting to use 5/8" arbor blades with these, you can get a bushing that adapts 5/8" down to 1/2". They still sell them at Sears, just bought some today.

Jun 24, 2009
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Convert 1/2" arbor to 5/8" arbor
by: michigandan

Has anyone successfully replaced a 1/2" arbor with a 5/8" arbor? Thanks

Apr 23, 2009
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Bades
by: Anonymous

You cannot get blades for this arbor. I use a shim that I made up from a bronze bushing. Just find a bushing with a 5/8 OD and a 1/2 ID and cut a 1/6 piece off of it. Insert into blade. Thats it!

Mar 26, 2009
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HELP!
by: Nick

I just bought one of these. I'm having a heck of a time finding blades (except dado blades) the ones I do find have 5/8 arbor. What do I do?

Jan 22, 2009
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Blades
by: dthomas1@msn.com

Where can I find 8" blades for my old Craftsman bench saw with a 1/2" arbor. Today's blades have a 5/8" arbor.

Dec 30, 2008
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Craftsman 8
by: Dave

My dad purchased this saw back in 1953 and has been in our family ever since. It has been sitting in my garage for the last 7 years. I have begun to strip it down and re-condition it. I would be curious to know what kind of value (antique) this has.

Dec 11, 2008
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replacement part
by: Bob

writing for hubby... he has a tablesaw craftsman 10322160 and needs a new groument for the motor mount. Sears says they no longer have that part.. part # C37107 ... has anyone replaced that part and what did they do? any suggestions would be helpful... thank you...

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