Info on newer Craftsman Saw?

I don’t know how old it is, however, I did have a similar one I purchased back in the ‘70s. I also don’t know if $300 is a good price or not … I’ll leave that up to you. I now have a Craftsman hybrid with a 1 3/4 hp motor and that along with a thin kerf saw blade will do the job nicely. I did it on 12/4 ash. I’ve even ripped ash with a full size blade with no problem, but like the thin kerf better. Just don’t rush it.

-- Don

I don’t know what you mean by relatively new. This was my old Craftsman that I recently sold. Looks similar to the one you are looking at, minus the color and fence upgrade. This one I bought new in 1993 (20yrs old). The model number for this is 113.226880. Mine sold with the outfeed table, dado insert, 40 tooth combo blade, original blade guard, and original fence for $260.

Hope this gives you some help in deciding about the saw your looking into

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

It’s at least pushing 10 years old (they discontinued that style around 2003)....probably made by TTI/Ryobi, so would have a 315.######model number. If it’s got a 113.###### model number, it’s even older (pre-1997). It’s an older style contractor saw with an outboard motor, and no riving knife….there’s nothing wrong with that style of saw, but that one doesn’t warrant quite the premium they’re asking for it. It does have an upgraded fence and webbed cast iron wings, but $350 is high IMO….it’s getting pretty darn close to the price of a new hybrid style contractor saw with warranty and a riving knife. I’d offer $250-$300 tops.

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I’m not familiar with that fence, hopefully someone like knotscott or toolie will weigh in on that aspect. That being said, properly adjusted that saw will do just about anything you ask of it. I’ve used a couple of earlier versions making furniture and cabinets for several years.

From a price standpoint, it’s kinda high. As soon as the other guys give you some feedback on the fence, I’d think a reasonable price would be in the $275-$300 range.

Edited note: Scott was posting as I was. His advice is solid!

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Acidentprone- I’m in agreement with knotscott and SamuaraiSaw. I didn’t think twice when offered $260 for mine. As knotscott said, for a little more $$, you could get a new Ridgid, Porter Cable, or a NEW Craftsman

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

Thanks, everyone. I just found the same saw in my area for $250, with an aftermarket riving knife. I think I’ll persue that one.

with an aftermarket riving knife

to the best of my knowledge. there’s no aftermarket riving knife for any of the 113 series emerson TSs, which is what your opening pic resembles. even when that style saw was produced by TTI?ryobi , and carried a 315.XXXXXX type model number, the arbor arrangement precluded a riving knife. perhaps if you see that saw, you’d take a pic or two of that riving knife. i, and i think many other 113 saw fans, would be really interested in something like that.

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”to the best of my knowledge. there’s no aftermarket riving knife for any of the 113 series emerson TSs….”

None that I know of either. It’s likely that he interchanged the term “riving knife” for “splitter”.

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Excuse my ignorance, I believe it is a splitter.

Accidentprone - if this new post is the $250 saw, I’d seriously take a look at it. Let knotscott or toolie have their input. Those two are very knowledgable

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

This is indeed the $250 saw. I think it should suit me well, but I’d love to hear some opinions.

Run, don’t walk to buy it. That saw will serve you quite well.

-- Friends don't let friends use right tilt contractor saws......

It looks to be in great shape, and has a cast iron router table. If it runs well, buy it….align it, put a good blade on it, and you’ll be set.

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The router mount extension adds a lot of value to the saw.( maybe 75-$100) I cannot tell what model it is from the pic, the direct drive saws are worth less.

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i’ll bet it’s a c-man. looks to be in nice condition, although the right side extension wing is stamped steel, which is usually associated with entry level units. any idea what the hp rating on the motor’s data plate is? those rails can probably be slid to the right for additional rip capacity, albeit at the sacrifice of the use of the front rail tape measure. do i see the faint outline of a belt guard for a motor hanging out the back?

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