Bob the Tomato wrote:
On 25 May 2007 09:17:18 -0700, "
wrote:


I don't know if this saw has some sentimental value or if you are just
hacked off because like the rest of us, you are feeling slighted by
the tool manufacturers these days.

I have a Milwaukee circular saw that is about 30 years old. I rebuilt
it (bearings, brushes, switches, cords) as needed for years. But now
parts are so expensive for it, I can literally buy a new Milwaukee for
less.

When I need parts for an old favorite, I keep an eye on the pawn shops
for some old junkers (when I have time) as well as ebay. I retired
that oldest Milwaukee as I found one in literally perfect shape that I
won on ebay for $77 or so to the door. It was the spittin' image of
my old favorite and never saw more than a cut or two in its life. It
even had the original steel blade (the saw was about 20 years old) on
it.

Robert



Craftsman used to make some decent tools. I have a well made drill
that I used and abused for about 25 years. Replaced bearings and
brushes and other parts as needed.

Now it's time to get a gear for it. "Unavailable".

I had a Craftsman tablesaw from the mid 80s. I wanted to replace the
insert with a zero clearance one. Because of it's shape it would be
difficult to make one. "Unavailable".

I have a Craftsman bandsaw from about 1940. It had a badly damaged
drive shaft. A sometimes poster (sorry about my senior memory, but I
have forgoten your handle) made me a new one. Other than that it works
just fine.
mahalo,
jo4hn