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   forestgirl | Nov 16, 2002 05:52am | #1

   I went to the Sears site looking for the manual for my belt/disc sander.  Near as I can tell, you have to order the manual, pay for it and shipping.  If there's a Sears service center near you, you might be able to save a few bucks by ordering it there.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   LRutherfor1 | Nov 17, 2002 04:51am | #4

   Thanks.  I'll try that.

   Len

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   makita | Nov 16, 2002 11:12pm | #2

        Len,

             I have a Craftsman 10 inch belt drive Cast iron tabled contractor's saw with the original owners manual and would be glad to send you copies of all pages or `just the applicable sections if the numbers match up. this manual covers mod#113.298142 [saw only], 113.298032 [saw with legs and two table exts. and motor] my saw, and 113.2982840[saw with  legs two table exts., motor and hold down. My serial # is 3059.PO911 which I think means it was made in jan. of 91.

        I bought it used in very good shape and am in the process of upgrading performance and accessories.

     post back if you're interested.

                       Good luck,

                              Chris

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   LRutherfor1 | Nov 17, 2002 04:49am | #3

   Chris,

   Thanks for your return.  Mine is a 113.298842.  What I'm looking for is the tune up and preventative maintenance for the saw.  I bought it from a furniture shop that was going out of business a couple of years ago, and haven't done anything to it since then, except run several hundred feet of oak and cypress through it.  I'm sure it need some TLC.  If you want to send me what you have, either by email or regular mail, I'll repay you for your expenses.  Again, thanks.

   Len (Len's Custom Woodworking)

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   makita | Nov 17, 2002 10:47pm | #5

        Len,

          Judging from the disparity in our respective model numbers, Forest Girl has probably suggested the best plan.

       Sears lists your manual as part # SP5473  for $7.49. that said, if you still want a copy of my book, post back or E-mail me and we'll work out the details.

       I think the best thing you can do for one of these beasts is to add the link belt and machined  pulley Tune up kit. Kind of spendy($54.00) but it really knocks down the vibration. I am about to build a cabinet for mine out of 1 1/8" decking ply wood. I plan to add what dust collection is possible with this design, and a mobile base. I also will add a Mule Cab Accusquare aftermarket fence and RT extension router table. When I'm done, I will have spent the price of an economy cabinet saw, but this is one way to do it a little at a time.

     For tune up, there is a good article in Woodsmith Vol.23/No.138 that is much better than any thing in the manual.

    Let me know if you still want my stuff.

                                                  Chris

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   LRutherfor1 | Nov 18, 2002 06:40am | #6

   I think you and Forest Girl are right. 

   I've done some of the things you are talking about doing.  I built my stationary router into the right extension table, and added a 4.5 X 5.5 foot table on the left side, and a 4' X 3.5 foot on the front, so I can rip large pieces or plywood.  I retro-fitted a Shop Fox fence with a 51" travel. 

   Thanks again for your input

   Len (Len's Custom Woodworking)