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Barnacle bill

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  • Birthday 06/14/1958

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    I LOVE ‘EM ALL!
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    Woodworking, metal fabrication, rigging, etc.

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    Bill
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    Torrance, Ca
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    Retired

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  1. tDoes anyone have an Owner’s Manual, or any information regarding this Sears Craftsman 2hp 20 gal 100 psi Twin Cylinder, portable horizontal air compressor? I recently purchased it from the original owner who’s wife bought it for him as a birthday gift in 1967. It’s model # is 106.173640 & the first mention of it I could find was in the 1972/1973 Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool catalog on page 111. It was listed there as being stock # 17364N (it’s model # minus the 3 digit manufacturer identifier). It was also listed again in the 1973 catalog on page 24 with the same item, or stock #, and again in the following year’s catalog 1974/1975 on page 33. I’ve enclosed a few photos for you to note the quite different labeling attached to it, as well as the fact that unlike other Sears Craftsman air compressors I’ve seen—this didn’t come with a Craftsman motor, it was equipped with a 2hp model 6K773AB 115/230 V Dayton capacitor start, compressor duty motor from the factory. I also included copies of the pages that featured it in the Sears Craftsman Power & Hand Tool catalogs that I earlier referenced. Any help at all regarding this wonderfully maintained vintage air compressor would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone! Bill
  2. Hi Jon, we’re you ever able to determine the date of manufacture for your Sears Craftsman 103.2216 1 8” bench saw? I’ve searched high & low on the internet, & can’t seem to pin mine down other than determining that it was sometime in the 50’s.
  3. Hello everyone! I’m new to this site—I actually just joined 10 minutes ago. Like many of you, I’m a tool lover & somewhat of a tool geek if I’m really going to be honest! My reason for joining was initially because of the search I’m doing for some parts for the vintage Ridgid contractors table saw (TS3612) that I recently purchased. It’s a real beast-267 lbs of cast iron & steel...I wouldn’t be able to move it without the Herc-u-Lift caster setup it has. I’ve been looking all over the interweb for information about the other Ridgid table saws that were also made by the Emerson tool & electric company at the time (my model is said to have been the last Ridgid table saw manufactured by the Emerson tool company before US manufacturing jobs were lost, & all models after mine were made inTaiwan). My model was Ridgid’s answer to upgrading, & replacing ts2424. I believe the model after mine was the ts3650, which was made in Taiwan. The reason for the distinction between USA made, & made in Taiwan is twofold. First, having tools that were made here in the good old USA is important, & a source of pride to, & for me. Secondly, if I can determine which other Ridgid table saws (under the Emerson label) were made here in the US, I’ll have a better shot at finding my parts—& here’s why: Emerson was also making table saws ( and other tools) for Sears Robuck’s Craftsman brand at the time. I believe that the Emerson made Craftsman table saws are very similar in design, & therefore parts.....& I may be able to utilize those parts for my table saw, effectively doubling the odds of my locating the parts I need. I’ve had very little luck so far. If anyone can share some information with me on this, or the history of both the Emerson company, & their involvement with Craftsman tools, I would be very appreciative! I said in the beginning that this search of mine was initially the reason for my joining The real reason is because these groups are an important part of my life, & my love of tools & working with tools. I belong to the Ridgid group called ridgid forum, & several more. These groups are important because of the good will, & comradery that they foster. They are also important because of the free flowing sharing of information & ideas that are nothing short of win-win for all. Another benefit of groups like these is the oft repeated safety mantras that one is likely to hear—a very good thing for the newbies, & beginners that might be here; and how can staying safe while using the tools that we love be all bad? The parts I’m looking for are: 1) OEM blade guard, & entire guard assembly. 2) OEM mitre gauge (the entire gauge) 3) OEM wrenches that came with the 3612 4) OEM Owner’s manual 5) OEM replacement power on/off switch 6) OEM push stick that came with ts3612 Thank you very much for bearing with me, 😝🔧📐✏️⚠️⁉️🔨😳 Barnacle Bill ”It’s a Table Saw for crying out loud” (Still have all 10 fingers & toes)
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