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Craftsman 113 accessories (woo! new saw!)

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
The dude built a decent table to extend the length of the table on either end. One is about 3 feet the other is about 1 foot. Its just too big and unwieldy in my small space.

Did craftsman make any table extensions for this saw? Like iron ones that are meant to go with the saw?

What about anything else? I got a miter, sweet fence, and this mans hard work. I mean it does the job but i dont need all that much. Maybe just 3 feet wide total, not 63 inches.

I dont even know what to search for. Tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time!
 
#3 ·
Bob from Florida nailed what was made for those saws; if you have the cash, you might consider a router table type extension for one side or the other in place of the existing surfaces. I believe the cast iron table top itself is 27" deep, other brands of cast iron extensions might fit, you'd probably have to drill new mounting holes to attach them.

I had a 113 model for years, a couple of suggestions for you; take an air compressor with a blow gun and blow through the vents on the motor, you might be surprised how much wood dust is in there. There is at least one, if not two caps that are oiling points, definitely should check that out. Check the drive belt, consider a link belt replacement, make sure the pulleys on the motor and the blade arbor are both attached firmly and in alignment with each other. If the saw still has the cover over the pulleys, make sure it is seated so it doesn't rub on the pulley or the belt. Clean off the height adjustment screw inside the cabinet, not a bad idea to apply some new grease, same with the tilt screw as well. Good luck, enjoy.
 
#6 ·
You don't specify which 113 you have, but mine came with the cast iron, webbed extension wings. These seem to have a cult following, but I hated them. With a small shop, table space is a premium and every flat surface is used for assembly and staging. Tools, small pieces of wood, screws, etc all ended up on the floor.

I finally just made a cart and took those wings off. The cart is also part router table with a large flat (holeless) surface.

I'm keeping the wings in case I decide to sell the saw. I can get a LOT more money with those wings than without them.

As far as accessories, I added a zero clearance insert and did my best to close up all of the holes and places where dust can get out. I have a dust collection space under the saw in the cart that I can attach a shop vac to clear the dust out. That also protects my motor from a lot of the dust so I don't have to clean it as much.

I also added a link belt.
 
#8 ·
Did craftsman make any table extensions for this saw? Like iron ones that are meant to go with the saw?

What about anything else? I got a miter, sweet fence, and this mans hard work. I mean it does the job but i dont need all that much. Maybe just 3 feet wide total, not 63 inches.

I dont even know what to search for. Tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time!

- Searb
I picked a nice used set off eBay for my C'man 10" Flex Drive:

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I put three on the right, one on the left. Hack Fabricated a set of support leg for the right side and put the whole setup on a Shop Fox mobile base with six swivel casters. Added a Vega Pro 40 fence, Sharkguard setup, and folding outfeed table. Which also serves as a decent assembly table. The whole thing is mobile, moves easily out of the way due to having six casters under it.

I need to make up a sled, but I've got too many other projects 'on the floor' right now….
 
#10 ·
Be careful, I have the same table saw and went down the rabbit hole of wasting money on upgrades to make it better saw. Fence and fence rails, bearings, belts and better rolling base, etc. should of used it towards anew saw. The cast iron top has a pretty good size dip near the blade that makes it impossible to get decent tight joints. While it's more enjoyable to use than my old direct drive, I would use it for what it is and save up for a better saw