Craftsman Scroll Saw Problem

I’d have to check what my saw is…..have the 13” tilting table saw from Craftsman…..that i really don’t use…

Depends on how close you are…come and get it. free.

-- A Planer? I'M the planer, this is what I use

Thanks Bandit, but my saw is 16” and the tension knob is at the back.
Also, I learned that the tension rod is available yet, by itself.
I like the work that you do with hand tools.

Waggy

WAGGY many craftsmen tools are just another version of many or a few other tools. try to find out what its brothers are

-- Rich

You don’t have a buddy with a centre lathe who might make you one up? I’d be happy to but I bet I’m on the other side of the planet. Do you have a photo of the part?

Based on the parts diagram, I’d be willing to bet that you can find a replacement bolt at your local hardware store for a few cents. Doesn’t have to be exact, just the same diameter and roughly the same length.

Alternatively, you could always re-thread the top of the existing bolt to the next size smaller and replace the threaded nut on top to match.

Cheers,
Brad

-- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable

MrUnix,

Thanks for your input. I haven’t opened the casting arm on the saw yet, but a friend has a centre lathe. I’m thinking
that he might be able to chase a new thread for the tension bolt. Or make a new bolt with threaded rod.
I almost ordered a new bolt for $16.50 and a 3 week delay, but now I can start repairs of my scroll saw a lot sooner.

What a great website !

Waggy

Somewhere out there is a website that will identify the manufacturer of Sears/Craftsman tools if you identify the part number or product number. It might be on Sears website, I forget. I have found parts for out of production items that way in the past.

-- ajh