I picked this saw up at a thrift store over 5 years ago. I think mine may be older than yours due to the print style. I went looking for a how-to-use video and found this one. Now I'm excited to use to it cut the wood circle I need.
This was my dream jigsaw when I was a kid... I have the next model down which has the same features including 1" stroke, just a little skinnier... but I like it better because of that and the fact that it has a very wide and thick shoe
I have that exact same saw. Had it since 1977. The only problem I've had is the lock will often release from the vibration, so you have to make sure it doesn't wander on you. Oh, and I have that other Craftsman jig saw as well. A neighbor was throwing it away a few years ago. I keep that one in the garage for quick work.
This one doesn’t lock when I push down the red lever, I took it apart, but it doesn’t appear that it ever was intended to lock, so I wonder if there were slight variations in certain models.
So a little update, I was talking this saw apart to grease it and I had plugged it in without the front cover on to move the grease around (stupid idea). I had just barely pushed the trigger and I’m not sure why, it flung the blade and knob assembly across the garage. Unfortunately some of the locking positions broke off, so now it can only be locked straight, (not to the left right or reverse). However, now the locking lever works properly. So, by breaking one thing I fixed another. Not a big deal for me though, as I typically use the saw unlocked anyway and if it is, it would be locked in the straight forward position.
Just picked one up today off of Craigslist to made the rough shape of some wooden hands holding up a peace sign and find it very useful cutting out the fingers without having to spin my whole body around, like your word with a regular jigsaw.
I just ordered one on ebay because of this video. I have wanted a scroll saw and can't afford one. I hope mine lasts as it would seem these are no longer made.
They are nice I used to have one motor burned out to old could not find a replacement motor felt the course to buy another used one to fix mine so I just got a skill jigsaw when Bosch owned them I also have my grandfathers b&d 7515 jigsaw 53 years old I personally rebuilt it work great has a case brand new blades nos b&d brand vintage
I just bought one of these today for 20 bucks....had no idea the blade could rotate....just trying figure out how to adjust the speed...the speed seems hit and miss with it.
The speed setting is on the back of it usually. Should be a little red wheel with a line through it with a number eye hole to let you see numbers for a variable speed.
@@chrismoe4120 it does but I think I might be able to rebuild it. Not 100% sure. Might even be able to find a replacement. Wont know till I open it up. If not I'll have to rely on hand tools for my boat build.
I think they were made by skill for Sears Craftsman under contract ..I have seen skill jigsaws USA like this one look just like this one a few different tweaks ... I think it was because the design was a Sears patent but the rest of the case and everything was all skill ... I could be wrong I know I own since 1991 a Craftsman industrial reciprocating saw made by black and Decker that's true for a fact they also used the same design specifications on a DeWalt version in 92 of course Black & Decker have their own brand the same design under the professional line
I personally haven’t seen any skil jigsaws that look like the one here but I can’t say that the didn’t make it either because I don’t know. I know some of their tools were made by Emerson so they could be a possible candidate, but then again Sears had many companies make tools for them.
I got lucky and got one of these for free, so I came here to find out more about using it. No idea if I’ll need to do anything like this, but you never know.
Hmm that sounds tough, maybe you can source a lower end model or broken saw to take it from. I'm not sure that you can find that part on eBay, and I highly doubt that Sears parts direct still has it.
My fat fingers couldnt reconnect the wires in located inside where the trigger is. I had to open it up and it was a huge pain to reconnect the stuff inside.
I don’t know that sounds like a problematic issue to have the blade turn in any direction at that sharp of an angle, and have it only hinge on the shingle bolt mechanism. I rather than traditional jigsaw where I have a little bit more control.
@@HI-FI_ these are excellent saws aren't they!? I couldn't believe how wide the shoe was on mine, and how thick. I have the one just below this... the body isn't so fat but it has the 1" stroke
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I just bought this at a yard sale for $10. I had no idea about the rotating blade. Thanks!
I picked this saw up at a thrift store over 5 years ago. I think mine may be older than yours due to the print style. I went looking for a how-to-use video and found this one. Now I'm excited to use to it cut the wood circle I need.
Found one of these at a thrift store new in box, even blade package not opened for $10 this last week. And it's a great saw
Wow! Thank you for the great demo. I had no idea about being able to rotate the blade. Looking forward to playing with that feature.
I would like to know the oiling maintenance for the older craftsman stroller jig saw
Thanks for demonstrating how to use this tool, I feel so lucky I bought mine at a yard sale for 5 bucks!
I bought my saw several years ago and I have never used it. But after you're video I will be getting it out and putting to use. TKS
Just got one at Goodwill. Just what I needed! Thank you for the demo!
No problem!
I bought one in 1985 to rebuild my first house. Awesome tool.
This was my dream jigsaw when I was a kid... I have the next model down which has the same features including 1" stroke, just a little skinnier... but I like it better because of that and the fact that it has a very wide and thick shoe
I have that exact same saw. Had it since 1977. The only problem I've had is the lock will often release from the vibration, so you have to make sure it doesn't wander on you. Oh, and I have that other Craftsman jig saw as well. A neighbor was throwing it away a few years ago. I keep that one in the garage for quick work.
This one doesn’t lock when I push down the red lever, I took it apart, but it doesn’t appear that it ever was intended to lock, so I wonder if there were slight variations in certain models.
So a little update, I was talking this saw apart to grease it and I had plugged it in without the front cover on to move the grease around (stupid idea). I had just barely pushed the trigger and I’m not sure why, it flung the blade and knob assembly across the garage. Unfortunately some of the locking positions broke off, so now it can only be locked straight, (not to the left right or reverse). However, now the locking lever works properly. So, by breaking one thing I fixed another. Not a big deal for me though, as I typically use the saw unlocked anyway and if it is, it would be locked in the straight forward position.
Just picked one up today off of Craigslist to made the rough shape of some wooden hands holding up a peace sign and find it very useful cutting out the fingers without having to spin my whole body around, like your word with a regular jigsaw.
nice!
"useful for cutting out the fingers" That might be misunderstood !
😂
I bought one of those in the 70s and it was great!
T shank works perfectly on these, I have a slightly different model, but it has the same "chuck" or whatever you wanna call it.
Good to know, I find it funny that they are producing t shank recip saw blades so you can just put a 6” blade on any jig or sabre saw.
I literally use any blade I'd like, I use the grinding wheel and take 1/16 off the shank or so and it fits like a charm
Thats cool. Now i have to keep an eye out for one. Thanks
I'm 68. I have one of those, used to be my grandpa's. You ever find the manual for this thing?
I just ordered one on ebay because of this video. I have wanted a scroll saw and can't afford one. I hope mine lasts as it would seem these are no longer made.
They are nice I used to have one motor burned out to old could not find a replacement motor felt the course to buy another used one to fix mine so I just got a skill jigsaw when Bosch owned them I also have my grandfathers b&d 7515 jigsaw 53 years old I personally rebuilt it work great has a case brand new blades nos b&d brand vintage
I just bought one of these today for 20 bucks....had no idea the blade could rotate....just trying figure out how to adjust the speed...the speed seems hit and miss with it.
The speed setting is on the back of it usually. Should be a little red wheel with a line through it with a number eye hole to let you see numbers for a variable speed.
@@chrismoe4120 yeah think it might be the motor on the way out.
@@kingdarkem that sucks sorry to hear that.
@@chrismoe4120 it does but I think I might be able to rebuild it. Not 100% sure. Might even be able to find a replacement. Wont know till I open it up. If not I'll have to rely on hand tools for my boat build.
I just bought one and there’s a wheel on the trigger that adjusts the speed
My Ryobi jigsaw has the turn knob on top also. I’m just learning how to use it.
Sweet! That knob can be really useful, especially in tight spaces.
I don't see it on any modern models for sale online, do you have an old one or something?
I think they were made by skill for Sears Craftsman under contract ..I have seen skill jigsaws USA like this one look just like this one a few different tweaks ... I think it was because the design was a Sears patent but the rest of the case and everything was all skill ... I could be wrong I know I own since 1991 a Craftsman industrial reciprocating saw made by black and Decker that's true for a fact they also used the same design specifications on a DeWalt version in 92 of course Black & Decker have their own brand the same design under the professional line
I personally haven’t seen any skil jigsaws that look like the one here but I can’t say that the didn’t make it either because I don’t know. I know some of their tools were made by Emerson so they could be a possible candidate, but then again Sears had many companies make tools for them.
I got lucky and got one of these for free, so I came here to find out more about using it. No idea if I’ll need to do anything like this, but you never know.
I have a similar model but my blade clamp is missing. Any ideas for a solution?
Hmm that sounds tough, maybe you can source a lower end model or broken saw to take it from. I'm not sure that you can find that part on eBay, and I highly doubt that Sears parts direct still has it.
just got one from my neighbor and i am stoked!
Sweet!
Never seen one of these before, pretty cool!
my blade clamp is cracked, any idea where I can find one? Great Vedic, Thanks.
Try eBay maybe, I’m not sure if Sears parts direct will have parts for a tool this old.
@@HI-FI_ Thank you, will let you know. Appreciate.
I have the same saw, I just love it
I have this and cant fix the power cord at the trigger!
How so?
My fat fingers couldnt reconnect the wires in located inside where the trigger is. I had to open it up and it was a huge pain to reconnect the stuff inside.
Oh gotcha yeah there isn’t a ton of space in there
I don’t know that sounds like a problematic issue to have the blade turn in any direction at that sharp of an angle, and have it only hinge on the shingle bolt mechanism. I rather than traditional jigsaw where I have a little bit more control.
There is a lock to keep it pointed straight ahead
have one like this in my garage
You gotta give it some gas man when you're turning lol....
Yeah I should’ve done that
@@HI-FI_ these are excellent saws aren't they!? I couldn't believe how wide the shoe was on mine, and how thick. I have the one just below this... the body isn't so fat but it has the 1" stroke