Craftsman Band Saw

by GT
(Kaneohe,Hi.)

Craftsman Band Saw

Craftsman Band Saw

Vintage Craftsman Band saw. I am thinking 1950s. Needs cleaning up etc but no working parts are frozen. Just surface rust. Could be a cool saw. Needs good home. I Googled , old Craftsman band-saw 1950's and came by this great Vintage web site. I could not leave without giving back. There was another close up photo showing the Craftsman logo, at the very top, where the paints come off. Only one photo per post, so this is the one.

My 12 inch Craftsman band saw is from 1975 and just changed the tires, two years ago. I used double sided tape in 1984 to keep them from slipping. I would not do that again though, was a heap of trouble cleaning it up, two days worth. Just wanted to share this fleeting moment, of a non working vintage give away, that made its way sadly to the curb, or happily into the hands of someone that may give it life or just a vintage keepsake.

I have not seen one like it before. What year was this made? It sure does not look like the one pictured 1950's. This is a very honorable site. I will stop by to see if anyone can place a date of manufacture.

Thank you much to all.

Aloha from Hawaii,
GT

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Sep 11, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craftsman 102.01121 band saw NEW
by: Anonymous

It may be older than 1950's. I saw one on eBay and the listing dated it to 1936.
Sep 01, 2014
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starstarstarstar 		Craftsman band saw-sander NEW
by: Ken

I have an old Craftsman / Sander band saw and I have lost the 3 and 5/16" round blade guard that fits in the center of the table. It is model no 113-243310. Serial no 4213-po140. Sears no longer has this part. My saw cuts and runs very good and i would like to keep it. Does anyone know where i can find this item.

Sep 01, 2014
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starstarstarstar 		Craftsman band saw-sander NEW
by: Ken

I have an old Craftsman / Sander band saw and I have lost the 3 and 5/16" round blade guard that fits in the center of the table. It is model no 113-243310. Serial no 4213-po140. Sears no longer has this part. My saw cuts and runs very good and i would like to keep it. Does anyone know where i can find this item.

Sep 01, 2014
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starstarstarstar 		Craftsman band saw-sander NEW
by: Ken

I have an old Craftsman / Sander band saw and I have lost the 3 and 5/16" round blade guard that fits in the center of the table. It is model no 113-243310. Serial no 4213-po140. Sears no longer has this part. My saw cuts and runs very good and i would like to keep it. Does anyone know where i can find this item.

Jul 06, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Needs good home NEW
by: Anonymous

Are you trying to sell it? I'm looking for one.
Jun 20, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		parts of a sears band saw. Model no. 113.244513 NEW
by: Anonymous

Hello JC,

My apologies for the late response, been having
problems up at the Honolulu Tripler VA. JC you asked?
Where can I purchase parts of a sears band saw. Model no. 113.244513, these parts are no longer available from sears.
I have used craigslist with caution? I use eBay, as my main source for discontinued hard to acquire parts. I assume you have checked out other web sites. my quest to keep my vintage tools alive and functional, some no longer available old new stock has been depleted. I would suggest, cannibalizing, if you are determined to keep your 10" band-saw functional. I have had to upgrade to newer tools on some Drills, my 12 inch band saw is still fully functional for almost 40 years. Living in Hawaii the humidity and salt air destroys all metal and rubber parts. JC Sorry I can not be of much help. Keep searching someone somewhere always have what you're looking for. The catch 22 is always $$$ how much you are willing to pay. Good luck on your search, if you find any good leads Please post it here, much Aloha to Ben,who has kept all of our quest to keep our vintage tools alive and appreciated and more........
Sincerely Grateful, to you Ben and everyone who posted or just searching for answers.
Much Aloha ,GT
May 29, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		old sears band saw NEW
by: JC

Where can I purchase parts of a sears band saw. Model no. 113.244513, these parts are no longer available from sears.

Thanks,
JC
May 29, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		old sears band saw NEW
by: JC

Where can I purchase parts of a sears band saw. Model no. 113.244513, these parts are no longer available from sears.

Thanks,
JC
Oct 25, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking for blades for brother in law
by: Anonymous

Hello & Aloha,
Your search has brought you here,as I myself was searching for answers,and found it here. Ben and this wonderful web site, has allowed us to ask a question,and as you can see a handful of you has responded and I thank you.

I am sorry I cannot direct you to a source, but maybe someone reading your comment (Looking for blades) may. This Craftsman band saw 102.01121, 12", has brought a handful of you Vintage Owners to share your story,or looking for parts, or a buyer.

You are a great brother in law helping out, if you do find replacement blades, Please come back
and leave your comment on your success and source to your great findings.

Thank you everyone, we are all consumers in need, let us continue to help each other out. As we say in Hawaii,A Big Mahalo (Thank you Much) to all. Ben,again we owe it all to you.

Sincerely & Aloha,
GT
Oct 23, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blades
by: Anonymous

My brother in law looking for the blades - care to help us out?
Oct 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seller & Acquired
by: GT

Hello & Aloha,
My apologies to all for late and slow response to your comments. I caught the flu virus on April 5th while taking care my little nephew, and still recovering .

To Kathy You may have already sold your vintage Craftsman band saw 102.01121, 12", 1939 already, if not recent comments from Eben , may be your contact.
To Eben, you have and exciting road ahead of you, and I wish you all the best on your restoration.
Ben your web site is such a wonderful place , a home away from home.
My search began with someone giving away a Craftsman band saw 102.01121.On CL and we have had a great response to this vintage band saw search for MFR Date.

Again to you Ben and all who have read or commented.
Thank you much & Aloha,
GT
Oct 13, 2009
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by: Eben

I recently aquired this band saw and would like to refurbish it. Does anyone know where to get parts, manual, and blades?

Thanks for any help...
May 14, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		craftsman band saw 102.01121, 12", 1939
by: Kathy

I have this band saw and would like to sell it. Any suggestions for where to find an interested party?
Mar 18, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Craftsman Bandsaw model # 102.01121 circa 1939
by: GT

A special belated thank you to Band saw owner responder:

It is from the 1930's wow! I goggled the model number and found a few owners of this type of band saw. It is too bad I was not able to get this freebee, oh well I got my answer so again thank you.

I am always amazed at the age of all these old working tools still around, and its owners pride to keep them alive and well kept or trying to revive them.

Ben, again thanks to you and a great web site,
I have my answer; I will try to check in more often.

Much Mahalo and Aloha,
GT
Mar 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just bought an old Sears Bandsaw too.
by: Anonymous

Model #102.01160. 16" throat and 12" cutting height (that's why I bought it). Thing has to weigh 400+ lbs. Took 3 men and a skidsteer to get it into my truck. Will use my front end loader to get it out.
Has a GE 1/3HP motor which I expect to upgrade. It is missing the covers which I expect will be impossible to find so I'll have to make some. Has ball bearing blade guides. Everything seems to turn smoothly but it couldn't cut the 11" thick piece of hard maple I brought for testing. Could be the fine tooth blade or the 1/3HP motor.
Will post a pic once I get it on the floor.
Jan 01, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looks like this
by: rbul1@sbcglobal.net

My 12" bandsaw looks like this,
Model 102.01121
circa 193x

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