Restoring a 1980s Craftsman Band Saw

[@sattchy_tis4212]

Bro you make it look so easy to take the wheels off. It took me 4 hours of some elbow grease and wd40 to get the lower wheel off. I don't even want to mess with the top 1 after that hassle

[@ClaudeGalinsky]

Thanks for the last shot, where we can hear the sound of the restored saw. Mine sounds exactly like this, so I guess it's okay.

[@mattswalve8611]

I have that same saw, found it in a barn and paid $30 for it. I had to do just about the same stuff to it and found it really fun!

[@bobnicholas5994]

I enjoyed watching this. The Benny Hill song was very funny. Thx

[@RustyWynne]

Thanks for sharing. I just brought home my grandfather's saw that is a slightly older model, but this was helpful in figuring out the blade guide assemblies. It's been been rusting in a barn loft for 15 years. So lots to cleanup. But it's running smooth now. I was able tofind replacement bearings on Amazon for about $15. Also new tires and blades.

[@christianburke3106]

I picked up the same model a few months ago, from a 90-year-old guy who bought it new. Even had the original manual. It needed some cleaning, new tires, etc. but it's good to go now. There are 14" saws that cost 5-10X as much new that don't have the 6" cutting depth of that old 12" Craftsman.

[@ABM261-zi2gl]

OMG!!!!!! I just got one from and 90 year old family member. I have a lot of work to do.

[@keithflippen7049]

I just got this exact saw from a gentleman in my church just went through everything you did before I saw this video trying to get everything cleaned up 🤣😂

[@goldenacres3269]

This was a very helpful video for me while I try to get my father's 12 inch Craftsman band saw of the same vintage working again. There is a helpful hint in the comments about a source for new upper guides. Thank you.

[@jimbrowning9766]

Awesome, I'm picking up one of these tomorrow.

[@pamtnman1515]

Neat video. So thorough that I got tired until we hit the Benny Hill theme song

[@marilynmoore6752]

You are supposed to put the tires in hot water to help get them on as u get part of the tires on put zip ties around the wheels to hold them as u work your way around the wheel. We put the blue ones on my husbands saw they came from bandsaw warehouse

[@calebekblad7620]

“This is better than NEW!” - Maru from Planes: Fire and Rescue

[@jcstevegigs]

How can you work like that with all that saw dust? Lol. My OCD was raging!! Good video. I recently got one of these for free and am having fun restoring it.

[@jimjohnson2321]

Thanks for the video. I recently purchased one of these models, and it needed a clean-up. Did you notice that you installed your motor ends with one turned 180 degrees out? Your oil ports should be in the up position.

[@dantefierros9519]

Have one just like it to restore but don’t have your skills. I wish you could magically appear to do the job for me. Great to watch however. Thanks. Dante

[@johnmillspaugh2129]

Is there only one oil location for the motor?

[@joni22262]

This is for experts. Im not intimated to takes things apart and fix but this is fast shots no explanation.

[@jleone1244]

fine work sir! could you provide more detail on the crankshaft please

[@juanbayona6189]

How do I change the rubber in the lower blade gear wheel

[@001HDB]

Enjoyed your video. I just picked up this same saw. What electrical switch is used in your video? The one I have has a burned out switch, can't seem to find a replacement.

[@specialsauce305]

I wish I could pay you to do the same to the one I just bought. Instead I’m gonna try to do it myself and probably break it 😏

[@hamburgermidnightlittlefea2661]

Having this saw saw this is awesome and has everything I need to fix up mine, except of course 1 thing. Is there a way to adjust the belt from the motor to the saw? My saw has no power and the blades stops if I try to cut anything thicker than plywood or try to do a sharp curve.

[@TheJonSingleton]

Link belt from harbor freight 👍

[@scotthelm77]

The next time you take a motor or alternator something like that put some wittiness marks on it first. As I was watching your video I keep telling you to watch where your oil caps were but you did not listen to me!!!! the oil caps are in the same line. That way you can oil them together at the same time. I thought you might see that when you had the motor turned on its side but guess you missed that. " WITTINESS MARKS" my friend. Also go easy on the oil for the moving parts as it will attract saw dust. Maybe just a good cleaning like you did with the wire bush is all you need. Just a thought on my part I could be wrong on that. After you have used it for awhile take a look and if you don't have any build up then you did the wright thing. GREAT LOOKING SAW. New bearings and new tires NEW SAW. NICE JOB Scott Helm

[@northchaser5163]

Good note. Didn't consider keeping the caps aligned at the time of filming. Was preoccupied with clearing the sawdust out from the inside of the motor so keeping them aligned on reassembly must have slipped my mind. Good idea, if I do future motor restorations I'll be sure to put alignment marks on the motor bells and body.

[@scotthelm77]

If you need the owners manual you can find the 28 page "free" manual here. www.Manualslib.com. Just put in the model number and it should come right up. Scott

[@jplxlabelle1681]

Dry lubricant won’t attract saw dust. It’s made from graphite powder among other things.

[@hueydoc]

This video was made after drinking 14 Red Bulls

[@richardmonson8657]

Have the same saw, but switch was broken so I bought new used one from eBay. My machine has colored wires, used good switch doesn’t …other than that exact match. I am at loss?

[@TheMrAshley2010]

I wonder if someone here, in the comment section, can tell me how to read the date code on my saw? I would like to know what year it was made.

[@sas5177]

I just acquired the exact same one from an uncle that just passed. Seems pretty straight forward to restore. Did you have to get new bearings? Also, is the miter fence original. Don’t have that for my saw. And do you have a link for those new tires? Thanks man

[@freijonobre]

Olá amigo você tem as medidas original da lâmina de serra dessa serra fita craftsman 12 polegadas obrigado amigo abraço do Cássio de Brasília do canal freijó nobre

[@46kvolt]

Not too bad for not using many real tools, and putting the motor face on upside down with the yellow lube hole on the bottom. 👍🏻

[@loricarollo3106]

Wish I could see that tensioner bit in slow mo. Something popped in mine and I can t figure out how to repair it..any chance for a cameo??

[@alphwinter3913]

Yes, I only have the threaded rod, washer no handle. Is the rod a 7/16" thread?

[@boxybacher]

What size of tires did you use ? I have the same one , and I need tires ? I bought it with no tires in it

[@michaelfrisko9614]

DId you make the new tension knob? If so, would you be interested in making and selling me one?? Sorry, I can't find one anywhere.

[@northchaser5163]

I did actually. I drew up a model in Autodesk Inventor and 3D printed it. If you know of any places around you that do 3D printing I could just send you the .STL file

[@artsoullifeosiris4386]

How did you get that locking washer out at 2:08?

[@marilynmoore6752]

My husband said he bet the bearings were number 6203

[@freijonobre]

Olá amigo tenho uma serra fita craftsman 12 polegada igual a está que você está montando gostaria que envia-se as medidas da lâmina original obrigado amigo abraço do Cássio de Brasília do canal freijó nobre

[@marilynmoore6752]

U were lucky that you didnt break the tracking screw in the upper wheel as these arent available

[@jonahardayfio7746]

Song on harmonica?

[@farrelhebert6901]

Your video is very helpful. I have a very similar saw that I want to restore. Where did you find the new parts, particularly the blade guide parts? I haven't been able to locate any on the internet.

[@northchaser5163]

The only parts I replaced on the saw were the tires and the tensioning knob, all the others were just kinda cleaned up. However the guides in the guard are often called "cooling blocks" and you can find them from various suppliers in varying sizes.

[@karlhungusjr1]

@Farrel Hebert look on ebay. there are some very very good aftermarket one. at least for the upper blade guides.

[@goldenacres3269]

@@karlhungusjr1 Thank you for that tip. I just broke my upper guide and yes, there is an upgrade available on eBay

[@doucheus]

Well done. Just curious how many hours you put into it?

[@jerrygibler5167]

What's the Model number of that saw? I've had one for 40 some years and I just wanted to be sure.

[@stevenalvarado6266]

2 questions sir. What state are you located, and do you work on the equipment of others? I just picked this saw up yesterday and it can use a tune up just as you have done. When it comes to this type of work I’d rather just leave it to someone who knows there stuff. Chances are, if I take it apart I’ll never get it back together.

[@bclarkefinney]

What do you remove at 2:08 and how do you remove it? I've got a stubborn one on my band saw and can't for the life of me get it off!

[@northchaser5163]

They're called "circlips" or "snap rings". They fit into recesses on shafts or holes. Often used to keep bearings in place. You need a set of Snap Ring Pliers to remove them typically.

[@bclarkefinney]

@@northchaser5163 Thank you so much for replying! Believe it or not I got it off with a good ol' flathead. So appreciate your video and your advice!

[@garycotz563]

idk... pressure washers were MADE for this kinda work... ;-) ... I will end up doing a refurb though for real

[@djcharlee2005]

Can you cut 10”x10” wood blocks with this?

[@northchaser5163]

I haven't tried it, but provided the guard permits I imagine it could be possible. But don't quote me on that. If it is possible you'd have to feed slow to avoid pushing the saw too hard. There's probably power calculations out there to help figure this out.

[@cleanyourroom9668]

Is it worth the money buying that model of bandsaw/sander

[@srairmand]

I got one for 100 bucks. It works just fine. I have nothing to compare it to since it's my first bandsaw. Needs a lot of fine tuning though.

[@haskelloness5941]

What size blade 🤔

[@douglashaner6802]

I have a similar model, my table is smooth and not grooved. The issue I need help with is, I bought it used for 20 or 25 dollars. It is complete except it is missing the blade guard. I can't find a site to buy this piece. I found a universal one but at 100 dollars that is a deal breaker. Do you or anyone have a site they use? Ebay is a bust thus far.

[@bobnicholas5994]

This will be no help but..these saws come up for sale for $20 like you said. You could buy another and part it out. Sell what you dont use on ebay recoup cost for both and get the guard.

[@1toolaholic]

1 madeone out of a piece of scrap aluminum

[@freijonobre]

Qual a potência do motor e o rpm

[@rodyy72]

Ya

[@richranchernot]

Cleaning or restoration? Nothing painted, so cleaning.

[@northchaser5163]

Thats a weird and arbitrary line to draw the definition at, but if it makes you feel better I did in fact paint it. I just didn't record that part.

[@jerryhawkins9534]

I have this saw. It wobbles like mad, the blade moves front to back. The lower wheel noticeably oscillates which probably explains this. I’ve taken the wheel off and put back on. The wheel itself appears straight but I can’t tell. It seems it is more likely with the connection to the axel. Or maybe I have it backwards.

[@billcoley8520]

That saw is way to noisy. Check your cooling blocks

[@Apex8r]

What is he doing at 14:54

[@northchaser5163]

The bearings that hold the shaft that drive the lower wheel sit in a pocket in the casting and were originally retained with a set of bolts. The old bolts' heads stripped so I got new ones. The heads on the new ones didn't quite reach the outer edge of the bearings so I added washers to help them retain them.

[@ET-cj8jo]

Restoring skills 9/10. Video skills 0/10.