Old Crapsman TS Questions

"SteveC1280" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Today I bot an old sears 10" TS for $35. Model 113.29992. It's in good
shape
> except the fence slide gear rack is bent. I checked the Sears parts page
and
> the gear rack is no longer available. Unless I can find a TS junk yard,
I'll
> have to outfit it with an aftermarket fence, but I don't want to put a
$300
> fence on a $35 TS. Any recommendations for a good, relatively inexpensive
> fence?
> The extension table came with it but was not attached. Is there a rule
of
> thumb for which side of the blade I should attach the extension table?
It's a
> left hand tilt if that makes any difference. Last question: Where can I
get a
> manual?

As a user of a old Craftsman 10" saw, my standing recommendation is for the
Sears Align-A-Rip fence system. It's $150 or so and in my opinion is every
bit as accurate and reliable as the Biesmeyers and Jet systems I've either
seen or used. Your other option might be to find a local machine shop that
will cut you the rack. I would imagine that could be done pretty cheap -
certainly worth looking into.

As for the extension table - my own rule of thumb is to put the extension on
your dominant side. If you're right handed and if you work like me, then
you'll want your long measurements to your right which means the extension
wants to be on your right so that you can run your fence out for the long
cuts. Just my opinion.

The Sears web site used to have some manuals and there is also this place...

http://www.owwm.com/MfgIndex/Publications.asp?ID=222

I didn't see your saw model there, but look at what they have because many
of those old saws were very similar and you stand a good chance of finding
everything you need in one of the other manuals.

Of course, if you decide that all of this is not worth your while and you
want to get rid of that saw...
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-Mike-
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