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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Atlas Press Co., Kalamazoo, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	10"
Submitted By:	Reuben Deumling

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	101.02161
Date of Manufacturer:	1939
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	8/19/2010 12:45:36 PM

Comments:

This saw caught my attention because it is the first one I've found locally with the three-piece cast iron table extensions. It also turned out to be the only saw of this kind I've found to date where the original owner was still alive. The granddaughter who was taking care of the old man and selling his tools didn't think an interview would be a good idea so I dropped the matter. The saw came very complete, with an original steel stand, original 3/4hp Craftsman/Companion RI motor, and a drawer full of original goodies.

Once home, of course, I did discover that the compound gear and elevation rack are compromised on this saw as well.

I took my daughter along to fetch this one--7 miles South in Milwaukie, OR. Loading it took longer than I had anticipated, and riding back with the load was slow going. The catalog lists the shipping weight of the saw with motor as 245 lbs. The table extensions are 72 lbs. The stand (as purchased) is listed as weighing 46 lbs.

Photo 1:

Comments: arriving home after dark. This is one heavy beast.
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Comments: top view showing table extensions
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Comments: drawer full of goodies; the granddaughter's boyfriend said "do you really want all that stuff?"
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Comments: sawdust inside inspection port of 3/4hp RI motor
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Comments: more compromised gears; here the elevation gear rack has warped, exerting considerable pressure on the compound gear
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