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That base is completely identical to the base on my Craftsman table saw from the same era.
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Craftsman 108.22920 Power Hacksaw
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That base is completely identical to the base on my Craftsman table saw from the same era.
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Interesting -- I confess to having just assumed the cut-off switch was a stock item. However, I just looked through the manual and there is no mention of it whatsoever. Nothing on the parts diagram. Nothing on the manual for the stand. Nada. Zilch...
So, maybe the cut-off switch was shop built. Dunno. (While I've had the saw for 10 or 12 years, I'm the second owner.)
First, an overview showing the location of the switch near the right side of the stand / saw assembly:
Close-up shot of the switch, mounted on a piece of angle:
A close-up of the wiring side. (Don't FREAK OUT! When I first got the saw I looked at those exposed terminals and thought: "That can't be good." So, I put a VOM on the thing and found no voltage across the terminals when the saw was running with the switch in either position. Also, no VAC to ground in any condition either.)
And, for the sake of completeness, here's a pic of the main on/off switch:
And, finally, having dug out the manuals, the base is a Craftsman 2223 which was intended for use with the "hacksaw", the 4-1/8" Jointer and the Jig Saw. Aaaand, lessee here. The motor is a 1/2 HP, capacitor start 115/230 VAC, 1725 RPM.
Guess that about covers it...
MK
So, maybe the cut-off switch was shop built. Dunno. (While I've had the saw for 10 or 12 years, I'm the second owner.)
First, an overview showing the location of the switch near the right side of the stand / saw assembly:
Close-up shot of the switch, mounted on a piece of angle:
A close-up of the wiring side. (Don't FREAK OUT! When I first got the saw I looked at those exposed terminals and thought: "That can't be good." So, I put a VOM on the thing and found no voltage across the terminals when the saw was running with the switch in either position. Also, no VAC to ground in any condition either.)
And, for the sake of completeness, here's a pic of the main on/off switch:
And, finally, having dug out the manuals, the base is a Craftsman 2223 which was intended for use with the "hacksaw", the 4-1/8" Jointer and the Jig Saw. Aaaand, lessee here. The motor is a 1/2 HP, capacitor start 115/230 VAC, 1725 RPM.
Guess that about covers it...
MK
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Meta Key, Your switch was definitely added and is not original. Here is a link to the manual I found with an on/off switch. http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/6884.pdf The switch is #50 on the parts list and is referenced as "switch, toggle." I think that your switch would be easier to add.
I wonder if any other forum member has one of these saws with the OEM switch.
Another project to add to the list.
I wonder if any other forum member has one of these saws with the OEM switch.
Another project to add to the list.
Hate to revive my old thread, but I just picked up another of these. This time a 108-22922. It came with the original stand where as my other 108-22920 is on a sears multi -use stand. A bit surprised by some of the little differences in construction or components. Slightly different cylinder and mounting on the 22922. I will most likely clean up the new to me 22922 and keep which ever one is in better condition. Either way the original stand will be staying as it is more compact, in excellent condition, and on wheels. I upload some pics as I clean the 22922 up.
22922 - Not sure if I am authorized to use this. Lol. Not sure who originally purchased, but looks like it was in some sort of commercial or educational shop.
