tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.comments2022-10-29T07:41:48.741-07:00Wood Destruction by a WoodscrubDonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-49572809784571811952021-08-08T06:40:39.091-07:002021-08-08T06:40:39.091-07:00I was gifted one of these back in the early 80'...I was gifted one of these back in the early 80's from my brother. I guess I ended up with it because even though it was only a few years old at the time it wasn't good enough to use for the woodworking he was doing. I have used it once every couple of years since then and always complained that it would move side to side and it was barely better than a hand drill. <br /><br />After seeing what you get for $75 bucks at Harbor Freight and not really using a drill press enough to justify the $150 one I took it apart figuring I had nothing to lose but an hour on a Sunday Morning<br /><br />I found that there are a pair of set screws that slide along a vertical shaft that keep the drill press from moving left or right on a horizontal axis. One of the two set screws was missing, likely for the last 40 years.<br /><br />The casting they screw into is some sort of white metal and the threads were loose enough that the 10-32 set screw I installed wouldn't hold. I rethreaded it, no I really didn't, I forced in a larger screw, cut off the end and adjusted the gap using the other set screw.<br /><br />A bit of grease and it is back together working just fine. I figure it will work for another 40 years as long as I use it only once or twice a year.<br /><br />BTW, it is noisy as heck and I believe that is a combination of the strait cut gears and the brushes. Just turning it by hand the brushes make a lot of noise.<br />Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920685532725209381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-6178261882116025622016-08-10T09:54:46.818-07:002016-08-10T09:54:46.818-07:00Listed them!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blade-Guide-...Listed them!<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blade-Guide-Bearings-Kit-6-Bearings-for-Craftsman-10-Bandsaw-FREE-SHIP-/331935427068?hash=item4d48e4a9fc:g:4bkAAOSwIgNXq1fQDonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-20963736940334949732015-09-03T17:17:31.208-07:002015-09-03T17:17:31.208-07:00I recently got one just like it. Hope mine turns o...I recently got one just like it. Hope mine turns out as well as yours. And you answered some questions for me too.<br /><br />Warm Regards,<br />Don...Don...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05131386073699240843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-47951580647521782652015-08-03T08:45:39.264-07:002015-08-03T08:45:39.264-07:00Heartily seconded. Heartily seconded. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110337916892186804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-66807787390417763142015-06-12T07:35:19.051-07:002015-06-12T07:35:19.051-07:00First planer I have owned. The guard at the bottom...First planer I have owned. The guard at the bottom of the cutter head has a section about 1 1/2" long right in the middle that hangs down about 1/16" lower than the rest of it. When I try to plane anything wider than 5" I have to raise it for the work piece to go under that section and then it doesn't remove any material. Please give some guidance.<br /><br />ThanksNewbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00874940630786551489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-52175516234051233012015-06-06T21:32:25.958-07:002015-06-06T21:32:25.958-07:00i actually just over paid for this same drill pres...i actually just over paid for this same drill press... 50 bucks . and mine dide the samething , walked atleast a quarter inch . so i took it apart and almost all of the screws were loose inside . tightened them up and now it works pretty good Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-11097674649418167972015-04-07T05:12:40.132-07:002015-04-07T05:12:40.132-07:00I don't see why not. There was a Youtube video...I don't see why not. There was a Youtube video where a guy did just that. Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-51656418578101521182015-04-07T03:47:06.578-07:002015-04-07T03:47:06.578-07:00would you consider putting a bigger pulley on one ...would you consider putting a bigger pulley on one of the ends to make it alot faster for making knives?gmoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284617763758233712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-47871533735070595482014-04-07T23:47:08.923-07:002014-04-07T23:47:08.923-07:00I really like the review. Its fair, and its balan...I really like the review. Its fair, and its balanced. I get so tired of reading the other sites: "I almost bought one on sale with a coupon and gift card I had and sears would have paid me 100$ but glad I didn't because 100$ isn't enough for this lemon". I mean really? Then they say, "I will just have to keep using my 100$ saw that is 10 years old". Wow, I have a 10 year old 100$ saw and trust me, I was THRILLED to get my new craftsman for under 500$. This thing is like driving a rolls royce to me compared to what i have. Is it the greatest saw in the world? No. IS it worth 500$? Absolutely. These other people need to get real. Great review- it really helped me make a decision. NOw if I can just get the thing put together, lol Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432151366449314044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-2086771056725312902014-03-09T16:17:53.720-07:002014-03-09T16:17:53.720-07:00Personal experience with my new, out of the box, C...Personal experience with my new, out of the box, Craftsman 10".....<br />BEFORE making any adjustments... check the motor mounting bolts... mine weren't tight, so the motor drive belt tension was soft,... so it stalled even on soft pine!<br />Be sure your motor mount bolts are tight first!! <br />After, I wanted a better quality "general purpose" type of blade... replaced blade with a ⅜" 4TPI skip tooth blade from Highland Woodworking. Spoke to the guys on the phone and that's what they sent. It makes a world of difference... cuts are smooth as glass.<br /> Bob Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-59447486807017721602013-07-07T09:38:54.726-07:002013-07-07T09:38:54.726-07:00Meh. The response from them was that the #2 should...Meh. The response from them was that the #2 should work. They offered me a $25 Lowe's gift card to send them back.<br /><br />Oh well.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-29073718903731349082013-06-15T08:20:44.232-07:002013-06-15T08:20:44.232-07:00I guess I never did post about the upgrade..
It w...I guess I never did post about the upgrade..<br /><br />It was simply a high quality blade. The Timerwolf Resaw Master is an amazingly smooth blade. The Craftsman blades are absolute junk. <br /><br />The HF mini lathe is my favorite starter lathe. I had one for a while. Just remember that the accessories on it are MT-1. Slightly less common than the MT-2 that most wood lathes use.<br /><br />A great forum for woodturning is here: http://www.penturners.org/Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-53813272907209549092013-06-15T07:38:32.732-07:002013-06-15T07:38:32.732-07:00I saw a link to you Craftsman 10" bandsaw tun...I saw a link to you Craftsman 10" bandsaw tuning guide on one of the woodworking boards while researching the saw before I bought it. Well, I bought it last night, but it was late, so instead of unboxing, I opted for reading your blog. I have to say, I found it all very entertaing, informative, and hopefully helpful. Along those lines i have a couple of questions: Way back in 2009 (on Jan. 5 according to the stamp) you posted "I've found something that DRASTICALLY improves the cut from this saw. I will have a writeup on it later this week." Well, I have searched high and low, and could not find a follow up, but perhaps it is buried in the body of one of the other entries, and the title of the post doesn't allude to the saw? If so, could you point me in the right direction? If not, could you share the secret with me if you remember it? On another note, I also read on another post that you had the harbor freight mini lathe. It just so happens that I recieved the same lathe for Christmas this past year, and due mostly to messy circumstances (my shop was quite messy), I only just unboxed and set it up. In fact, I was cutting a blank to do my first turn when my old bandsaw broke, leading to the purchase of the craftsman 10". Back to the lathe, I only saw a couple of posts about it, and you seemed to like it, then if really wasn't mentioned again. Did you continue to be happy with it or have any problems? I ended up reading almost the entirety of you blog and was dismayed at the end when you suddenly had to sell all of your tools and relocate. It was a year and a half before a new post appeared with you gripeing about screws (btw, I don't blame you). I truly hope you have been able to continue woodworking but just don't blog about it like you did in the past. Any pointers about the craftsman 10" and th harbor freight mini-lathe, and turning in general, would be VERY much appreciated. <br />Best wishes from Texas!<br />SueSue in Texasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-55940854522895224632013-02-28T11:59:27.805-08:002013-02-28T11:59:27.805-08:00Do you mean that you can't get enough tension?...Do you mean that you can't get enough tension? Or that you're breaking the handles?Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-21796392201688453162013-02-28T11:20:27.104-08:002013-02-28T11:20:27.104-08:00I am struggling with the ABS knob on top of saw fo...I am struggling with the ABS knob on top of saw for blade tension. Is this the only way to tighten the blade?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764935309383372154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-7814106574845467022013-02-28T11:18:31.704-08:002013-02-28T11:18:31.704-08:00I am able to get my blade to track fine. My probl...I am able to get my blade to track fine. My problem is with tension. I read your advice for tension. I am struggling with cranking the ABS wheel on top. Has this been an issue for you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764935309383372154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-22703233308045311042013-02-12T13:19:57.131-08:002013-02-12T13:19:57.131-08:00They only spin when the blade touches them. If you...They only spin when the blade touches them. If you adjusted with that paper's thickness of space between the blade and the bearing, then the bearing won't always spin.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-17467952274811653992013-02-12T13:14:25.954-08:002013-02-12T13:14:25.954-08:00should the guide bearings actually be spinning whe...should the guide bearings actually be spinning when the saw is operating or not? i adjusted the bearings as described and some spin from blade contact and some don't. should the ones that don't spin be adjusted closer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-34701076843868353952013-02-12T12:08:02.809-08:002013-02-12T12:08:02.809-08:00I would take the cover off and watch the mechanism...I would take the cover off and watch the mechanism. Make sure you ONLY move the lever while the lathe is spinning!<br />Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-79565364428148085232013-02-12T11:28:51.202-08:002013-02-12T11:28:51.202-08:00I have the same Delta lathe w/reeves pulley system...I have the same Delta lathe w/reeves pulley system.<br />This video and your comments will probably help with<br />my situation. I am having very difficult time moving the speed control leaver. I don't have much noise, just <br />normal sounds. If you have had this problem, or heard from someone else who has had this problem, would like to here what was found. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305123076494910245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-42241954217186616872012-07-06T05:22:35.772-07:002012-07-06T05:22:35.772-07:00Try tweaking the position of the blade on the uppe...Try tweaking the position of the blade on the upper wheel. If that doesn't help you'll have to adjust your fence to compensate for the cut angle.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-44440582711221065172012-07-05T23:35:03.128-07:002012-07-05T23:35:03.128-07:00my 10' bandsaw that i just got used is in good...my 10' bandsaw that i just got used is in good shape and i adjusted the tension and tracking on the wheels fine. BUT, when i cut a peice of wood the cut veers to my right. what could this be from and can i make adjustments? thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-80417856287104957262012-06-10T05:52:21.478-07:002012-06-10T05:52:21.478-07:00Thanks for this post, I ALMOST bought this on crai...Thanks for this post, I ALMOST bought this on craiglist. Maybe yours is being passed around the country, lol.jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385526885390375001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-34419919840877274872011-11-20T05:03:56.054-08:002011-11-20T05:03:56.054-08:00I have the same lathe, and my issue right now, is ...I have the same lathe, and my issue right now, is that the inside pulley closest to the motor keeps moving left. No matter how tight I try to make the set screw without cracking that cheap white metal pulley. I can move it, turn the lathe on for about 4-5 minutes, then I hear a loud rattling and the speed drops down as the pulley half shifts left and rattles against the motor housing. I've tried to fix it like 4 times so far. Can't seem to get it to stay. How did you get yours to stay? I'm not even sure how far the key and pulley should be from the end to line up right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269784797790284006.post-52111422614411567432011-07-15T10:02:29.872-07:002011-07-15T10:02:29.872-07:00LOL, no. I have no eBay auctions running at all, c...LOL, no. I have no eBay auctions running at all, certainly not for this piece of crap. I gave mine away on Craigslist.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392942634149650261noreply@blogger.com