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Mr. Fixer
01-03-04, 12:58 PM
I have a 12" Craftsman bandsaw that is at least 40 years old. Hard to believe but a few of the parts are wearing, mainly a lower shaft and bearings. Craftsman tells me that there are no longer parts available for it.

Does anyone know of a source that might sell parts for old, but well built tools?

Thanks.

chingao81375
01-04-04, 05:04 PM
If craftsman says there are no parts for it then you might not be able to get parts for it. I think your last hope might be to find an old bandsaw with the same model no. and salvage it. What parts are you exactly needing ?
chingao81375
01-04-04, 05:07 PM
im sorry i just noticed you said a lower shaft and bearings. The bearing can probably be found at a industrial supply or auto supply if you can show them one. The shaft depending on how complex it is you might be a good machinist to build you one but thats gonna cost you.

Dave_D1945
01-04-04, 05:10 PM
That's the first time I've ever heard of Craftsman not having parts for one of their machines, but 40 years is a long time. :) I recently got some parts for my Craftsman router bought in 1974.

If you're determined to save it, a good machine shop may be able to fabricate something for you.
GregH
01-04-04, 05:44 PM
Mr. Fixer:

Craftsman does not make a single tool themselves.

Post the exact model number and we can start digging to find out who made it.