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Feb 22, 2022 Craftsman Table Saw Motor Model 115 7534 by: Peter I inherited a similar saw and am just about finished refurbishing it. The motor wasn't running to freely, so I took it apart and tested the capacitor or condensor, and it's not good. I used and esr meter and all it read was 12 ohms, no capacitance at all. But the thing does run. But I cannot find what the value is on the old one. It's pretty hard to read. They do NOT say what the value is in the pdf, nor do they have very exacting wiring depicted. I already wired it with a proper 3 wire plug, with ground. I was tired of getting shocked. Does anyone know what value condenser I should get? I would appreciate any help or guidance. Thanks, Peter

May 18, 2014 Blades by: Lonnie Where can I get blades for this saw?? Lowe's handles 8!/@" blades but the center hole is too big!!

Mar 08, 2014 Not built like this anymore by: Chris I have model 103.21041 all in tact and working great. Original instructions and parts list. Just used on a bath remodel. Has the band saw setup, table extension & the four leg rail stand.

Dec 24, 2012 Blade tip by: Anonymous I've been using one of these for years. Got it at a garage sale. The arbor bearings are not unfortunately, replaceable and they are worn. Still works but sometimes the blade goes into a wobble and cuts a wider kerf than it is supposed to. Blades up to 8 1/4 will fit. I have use Oldham (poor) and Dewalt (good). The arbor on this machine is 1/2 inch diameter. All blades currently available are 5/8 inch hole, so you have to buy or make a bushing. I recommend making your own. Hardware stores have bronze sleeve bearings 1/2" ID and 5/8" OD for a few bucks. Slice off a 1/8 wide ring and you have a perfect bushing. I have a whole Freud dado set bushed up like that.

Feb 24, 2012 8" craftsman tilting gear, spring?, washer,nut by: wynn I acquired this 8"craftsman model # 103-23832 table saw from an 85 year old young man. It was a little rusty,I stoned it and oiled it up. Started it and the pulley at the blade end flew off in pieces. I am not sure what diameter it is. I purchased a new one that is to large, rubs when blade is all the way up. The tilt mechanism is gone, but saw can be used by tightening it up. It seems very tight afraid it will break. Any help on a diagram or photo showing the tilt mechanism and part numbers and where I can locate missing parts would be of great help. Thank You Wynn wpetz131@hotmail.com

Sep 21, 2011 Blades, too by: Anonymous I too am in search of blades for this saw. Any ideas? Or can you buy an adapter that will reduce the size of a blade arbor to 1/2"? Thanks

Jun 21, 2010 Blades? by: Anonymous Where can someone get blades? Thanks

Apr 02, 2010 very simlar 8 inch saw by: Dave I have a very similar 8 in saw that I inherited from my father. It' a model 103.23830. He hasn't used it in years... I can still remember him using it in the early 60's in our basement. I have the original manual, guards and blades (including dado blades), motor, and fence(some in original boxes). I hope to get it running again soon. I'll try to find the time to take some pictures, the manual is quite yellow with age, but hopefully I can Scan it and submit it.

Feb 23, 2010 Craftsman 103-22160 Parts by: Anonymous I feel lucky to have this saw while my inlaws are still alive, but when I first started reading you're post I thought it was me who wrote it. I didn't have a hard time with the cords, though I left the inner wires alone, I broke that arm thing as soon as I finaly got her running. I can't help you find the part but my idea is to weld a "plate" to the back of the part and cross my fingers. Please, if you find the part, let the rest of us know. Thanks

Nov 04, 2009 Same problem by: Anonymous Frank, my sympathy on your loss. I also have the exact same problem. When I was tilting the blade the motor didn't slide easily and it snapped the splitter bracket (my alignment rod is ok) Please let me know where you end up finding the part & I will do the same if I find one first..sfpsy@yahoo.com

Sep 28, 2009 MR. FRANK SMITH by: Thomas H. I am sorry about your father in law, I still have mine and honestly I don't know what I will do when he is gone. We have nearly comletely rebuilt my house over the past five years and in many ways I am closer to him than to my father (no disrespect intended) I don't know what date you posted this question/comment and I hope you have gotten your answers but just in case you have not the part number you have asked about is called "Splitter Bracket" and is item #29 in the OEM manual. However the rod you spoke of is a separate part and is listed as "Motor Alignment Rod" part # 37636 and is shown as item #17 in the OEM manual. My father in law also has this exact bench saw and I am currently looking for a part for his and found the original manual on a web site http://www.owwm.com Finding parts is a different story. SAo far I have found some on ebay. As far as the motor cord I am sorry to say that if it is a Craftsman motor the connections will likely be soldered but may well be worth taking to a local motor shop to have replaced. Good luck to you. Thomas PS my email address is "tpbthig@hotmail.com" in case you may have other questions I might be able to help you with.

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