Craftsman Scroll Saw and Craftsman Band Saw

by Bear
(Fla)

vintage scroll saw

vintage scroll saw

I have just acquired a vintage Craftsman scroll saw and vintage Craftsman Band Saw both in working order, I do not know how old they are but I would like some advice on how to recondition them so I don't destroy them. The sizes of these fine machines are..
Scroll Saw
Throat 24"
Table 16" x 16"
Overall Length 37"

Band Saw
Height 22"
Length 26"

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Oct 20, 2021
Vintage craftsman croll saws
by: Anonymous

I have an old craftsman king seely scroll saw need short blades

Sep 24, 2017
Jig saw
by: Paul A.

Hello....
I also just purchased this saw for 50.00.
I have some tool room experience...so I'm able to
carefully sift through to rebuild it.

I highly recommend that you take sequential photos
as you disassemble,so you will be able to put it back together. I did not do this...and am having some difficulties.

They were also sold by King-Seeley...a Chicago firm.

If you go to Vintage tools....you can search for a parts manual.(I found one)
The number I found is 103.23340. There will be some variations between them...but still the essential design is the same.

Some earlier ones were manufactured around 1940.

Hope this helps.


May 20, 2014
10323390 scrool saw
by: Don

I have one for sale with original ball bearing motor on the stand. . They were made in the late 40 s. parts are still available from sears. they are great saws when tuned up and cleaned up from lack of use. I also have a 40 s dayton mortiser with all the bits for sale. you can contact me at 1-912-467-4433

Apr 19, 2014
103.20770
by: Anonymous

I am looking for information, or a manual for a Chraftsman 24"
scroll saw, 103.20770.

What type blade does iuse ?
Any info on this model would be helpful.

Dec 14, 2010
Craftsman Scroll Saw 103.23390
by: Dave

I was given one of these saws. I don't have a manual but I am able to glean a bit of information from this site and others. The blades are pin-less and my guess is that I will have to substitute something from the local hardware store. May even have to sacrifice a band saw blade.

I am interested in how this saw keeps tension on the blade. I know how my Hawk scroll saw keeps tension and it is very straight forward to adjust.

Enjoy your saw but don't drop it on your foot. It is very heavy.

Aug 28, 2009
Question on the scroll saw
by: Matt

I was wondering how you like the scroll saw? There is one just like it for sale locally here and I can pick it up for $100. Says it is in working order and takes regular blades. I was wondering if anyone out there has had good experience with this vintage machine. I have not been happy with the quality of modern craftsman tools but this looks like an older/more solid piece of machinery. Thoughts?
Matt

Jul 15, 2009
I have one also
by: Anonymous

Wow I just picked up a s&r 103.23390 looks the same what kind of blades do these things take and where can they be found Gary S. hunternaf@yahoo.com

Apr 29, 2009
I completed a 50% rebuild today
by: Anonymous

Craftsman 103.23380 Same model as yours. Mid to late 40's scroll/jig saw.. The rebuild is not hard to do but, make sure you take your time and not lose any parts ( I didn't, but, they are small pins)..

eMail me if you need any suggestions.. I would be glad to help.

Ray

Apr 28, 2009
Reconditioning Craftsman Table Saw
by: Ray

I was wondering if you found any information on reconditioning your saw. I started rebuilding mine (by blind faith).. I'll check back in a few days. Tues, APL 28, 2009

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