A few months ago, I made note here that a fitting (upper wheel spindle)
for an ancient Craftsman bandsaw (103.0103) had given up the ghost. No
replacements via Sears, OWMM was no help. It was an aluminum casting
but I tried JB Weld anyway to no avail. I was then trying to find a
machinist who would fabricate one given the old parts. I wasn't having
much luck finding someone who would (and could) do a "one-off".
Then my next door neighbor said he was doing some work for a local guy
who might help. Went to see him and he said, somewhat enthusiastically,
"no problem". Turns out he wasn't the machinist but worked at a place
that did some of this kind of stuff. Well, OK. To shorten this up,
several months of calls, drop bys (howzit goin'?), and "it's done, I
forgot to pick it up"s, I finally had it in hand. Needed one more weld
and some trimming. Three weeks later, I just wanted it, in whatever
conditions, in my hand. Well, it doesn't fit. Zounds. Od bodkins.
Farginn' A. Am trying to touch it up with the grinder and hacksaw, but
I don't think I can get it close enough.
If anybody knows of a good machinist who might want to take on this
little task for a reasonable fee, let me know. Anywhere in the San
Bernardino, CA and surrounding mountain or flatland areas will be fine.
TIA and one more grumble.
mahalo,
jo4hn
Is Sierra Madre close enough...? I know a couple of guys who might be able
to help.
John Emmons
"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> A few months ago, I made note here that a fitting (upper wheel spindle)
> for an ancient Craftsman bandsaw (103.0103) had given up the ghost. No
> replacements via Sears, OWMM was no help. It was an aluminum casting
> but I tried JB Weld anyway to no avail. I was then trying to find a
> machinist who would fabricate one given the old parts. I wasn't having
> much luck finding someone who would (and could) do a "one-off".
>
> Then my next door neighbor said he was doing some work for a local guy
> who might help. Went to see him and he said, somewhat enthusiastically,
> "no problem". Turns out he wasn't the machinist but worked at a place
> that did some of this kind of stuff. Well, OK. To shorten this up,
> several months of calls, drop bys (howzit goin'?), and "it's done, I
> forgot to pick it up"s, I finally had it in hand. Needed one more weld
> and some trimming. Three weeks later, I just wanted it, in whatever
> conditions, in my hand. Well, it doesn't fit. Zounds. Od bodkins.
> Farginn' A. Am trying to touch it up with the grinder and hacksaw, but
> I don't think I can get it close enough.
>
> If anybody knows of a good machinist who might want to take on this
> little task for a reasonable fee, let me know. Anywhere in the San
> Bernardino, CA and surrounding mountain or flatland areas will be fine.
> TIA and one more grumble.
> mahalo,
> jo4hn
>
Sierra Madre is good. My mother lives in Arcadia. Email me offline
with particulars. Thanks.
mahalo,
jo4hn
John Emmons wrote:
> Is Sierra Madre close enough...? I know a couple of guys who might be able
> to help.
>
> John Emmons
>
> "jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
[snip of massive whine]
"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> A few months ago, I made note here that a fitting (upper wheel spindle)
> for an ancient Craftsman bandsaw (103.0103) had given up the ghost. No
> replacements via Sears, OWMM was no help. It was an aluminum casting
> but I tried JB Weld anyway to no avail. I was then trying to find a
> machinist who would fabricate one given the old parts. I wasn't having
> much luck finding someone who would (and could) do a "one-off".
>
> Then my next door neighbor said he was doing some work for a local guy
> who might help. Went to see him and he said, somewhat enthusiastically,
> "no problem". Turns out he wasn't the machinist but worked at a place
> that did some of this kind of stuff. Well, OK. To shorten this up,
> several months of calls, drop bys (howzit goin'?), and "it's done, I
> forgot to pick it up"s, I finally had it in hand. Needed one more weld
> and some trimming. Three weeks later, I just wanted it, in whatever
> conditions, in my hand. Well, it doesn't fit. Zounds. Od bodkins.
> Farginn' A. Am trying to touch it up with the grinder and hacksaw, but
> I don't think I can get it close enough.
>
> If anybody knows of a good machinist who might want to take on this
> little task for a reasonable fee, let me know. Anywhere in the San
> Bernardino, CA and surrounding mountain or flatland areas will be fine.
> TIA and one more grumble.
> mahalo,
> jo4hn
>
You know, with all the desert rats around there that fabricate all sorts of
frames, drivetrains and such there must be someone. Maybe getting an
unconventional source might help. Thought I would throw that in.
There is a part available through sears. It is not for model "103.0103" but
it works the same, it is for a different 12" band saw. You will have to swap
the tension adjustment guide out. the one on the replacement model is to big
or short I cant remember. Most people have a problem with the blade guide
assembly on that model. I also had someone design a good and simple
replacement design for that. I gave my band saw (103.0103) away to a new
woodworker for helping me re-roof my house. I bought two of the
tension/wheel alignment assembly so if you are interested in it let me know.
Just to make sure I am talking about the same saw it is the one with the
round steel tube as a upright support and is made by "king/sealy" blue in
color. Do a search at OWWM for "103.0103" and you should get all of the
posts regarding fixing your problem. Any questions let me know.
Kris
"jo4hn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> A few months ago, I made note here that a fitting (upper wheel spindle)
> for an ancient Craftsman bandsaw (103.0103) had given up the ghost. No
> replacements via Sears, OWMM was no help. It was an aluminum casting
> but I tried JB Weld anyway to no avail. I was then trying to find a
> machinist who would fabricate one given the old parts. I wasn't having
> much luck finding someone who would (and could) do a "one-off".
>
> Then my next door neighbor said he was doing some work for a local guy
> who might help. Went to see him and he said, somewhat enthusiastically,
> "no problem". Turns out he wasn't the machinist but worked at a place
> that did some of this kind of stuff. Well, OK. To shorten this up,
> several months of calls, drop bys (howzit goin'?), and "it's done, I
> forgot to pick it up"s, I finally had it in hand. Needed one more weld
> and some trimming. Three weeks later, I just wanted it, in whatever
> conditions, in my hand. Well, it doesn't fit. Zounds. Od bodkins.
> Farginn' A. Am trying to touch it up with the grinder and hacksaw, but
> I don't think I can get it close enough.
>
> If anybody knows of a good machinist who might want to take on this
> little task for a reasonable fee, let me know. Anywhere in the San
> Bernardino, CA and surrounding mountain or flatland areas will be fine.
> TIA and one more grumble.
> mahalo,
> jo4hn
>