Pro Power Tool Restorer

[Mike H]

I am looking for someone in Central Florida who knows what they are doing
when it comes to old power tool repair/restoration.
Specifically- I have a 1959+- Craftsman Accra 100 Radial Arm Saw
Have it partially torn down and repainted but have hit a stump
getting the arm off of the column so that I can more easily repaint arm
Then the "plan" called for getting motor out of yoke to see if it needs some
maintenance
The saw has sitting in parts on the floor of the outer part of shop for over
a year. It is getting close to fish or cut bait time. I don't want to quit on it
but  a) don't know what I'm doing  b) don't have any time to concentrate on it
c) don't want to use the "get a bigger hammer approach"
Willing to pay a reasonable amount for work as long as I'm convinced person know what
they are doing

[Nolatoolguy]

I used to use one from the 80s an one from the late 90s. I was able to salvage parts from ones I found locally for sale. Usually there not expensive.

I just used mine an didn't care about cosmetics. I have the slightest idea how to make it look good with the original finishes an such.

Anyway I know there are shops that do restorations in general. I don't know any in Florida thoe. Perhaps Google is your best bet, I really don't know.

Good luck thoe

[Mike H]

Nolatoolguy
Main reason for paint job is rust
Inside corners of the torsion box needed help
to prevent rust through
I'm not really concerned with looks but since I was painting
figured I would match color as close as possible
Thanks for input

[Stan D]

I'd suggest going to the Searspartsdirect website. Using the model number, you should be able to get an exploded diagram and see how it comes apart.

[lptools]

Hello, Mike. There is nothing wrong with the "get a bigger hammer approach", it all depends on how big the hammer was when you started!!!!!!!!!!