[Ben Buckley]

I am looking for parts for a Montgomery Ward PowerKraft Scroll saw like the one in the picture. I need a couple things if anyone has one in a junk pile and want to make a couple bucks.

 

[hawkeye10]

Hello, Ben and welcome. I can't help you with parts but I will say I wouldn't spend much money on it unless it was for sentimental reasons. I would look for one on Craigs List.

 

[Ben Buckley]

I know. It's is a peace of crap, but I have a sickness when it comes to old tools. This post is my last ditch effort before I make myself get rid of it.
-Thanks for the reply.

 

[Semipro]

Hi and welcome to the forum, Ben

 

[JOAT]

Depending on what the parts are, you might be able to make them.

 

[Stick486]

I know. It's is a peace of crap, but I have a sickness when it comes to old tools. This post is my last ditch effort before I make myself get rid of it.
-Thanks for the reply.

what parts do you need???
ol' arn is a life i n it's own...

 

[Ben Buckley]

what parts do you need???
ol' arn is a life i n it's own...

I need the both the upper and lower Spindle Springs.

 

[Ben Buckley]

I found a replacement for the lower, but if there was an original out there I'd take it.

 

[JOAT]

Yeah, was going to say, should be no problem finding a new lower spring. As for the top spring, looks like that would be plenty easy to make. Plenty of instructions on line on how to do something like that, and some of them are even worthwhile. Basically, get proper steel, shape it, temper it. Not made any springs myself, but know a number of people who have, and that's basically how they do it. Once in awhile they get a spring that breaks, but just make another, no biggie.

 

[MT Stringer]

Welcome aboard, Ben. Even if you chunk it, don't chunk us with it. Stick around. There is plenty of old arn on this forum! :surprise::grin::grin::grin:

 

[MT Stringer]

According to their catalog, that saw was $5.95 new...in 1941! :surprise::smile:
Montgomery Ward | Powr-Kraft - Publication Reprints | VintageMachinery.org

Ben, have you checked that website to see if anyone has any info that might be helpful. I see several have that scroll saw.

VintageMachinery.org

 

[Semipro]

That saw would cost $495.00 in todays market! I guess you would call that inflation.

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum Ben.

 

[kp91]

Ben, I have a 1935 and it runs well! You will probably have to make the spring.

Good luck!

 

[Web Shepherd]

Ben ~ Have you checked out Vintagemachinery? They have just about everything you would need to restore "ol'e Iron". Good luck. Bob

 

[gmercer_48083]

Ben, You may be able to match it up here:Torsion Springs | EssentraComponentsUS