Need a manual for a craftsman 137.284650 bandsaw unable to find on craftsman site

SOURCE: delta bs100 bandsaw manual

I just downloaded that manual for free from the Delta Tools website. Just go there (www.deltaportercable.com), go to service/support, click the button/area to get a manual online, click the "Search for your owners manual now" part at the bottom of the page, when the Service Net page opens, enter your model # (BS100) under the "Need a Manual?" section at the bottom of the page and click "go". When the search function displays the single result, click on the underlined words "Instruction Manuals" in the "Manuals" column. Now just save the manual that is offered in .pdf format to your hard drive.

SOURCE: need manual for craftsman bandsaw

Craftsman bandsaw

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=11324200&productCategoryId=0744100&brandId=0247&modelName=SEARS-CRAFTSMAN-12-INCH-BAND-SAW&diagramPageId=00002&componentDescription=FRAME%20ASSEMBLY&documentId=00018281&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list#partList

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• Posted on Sep 03, 2009

SOURCE: I need a manual for a craftsman bandsaw model #

I'm not sure how old that is, buy sears has owners manuals online at their support site: www.ManageMyHome.com.
For older saws, check at this site, though I don't see your model currently, you may wish to post a request for one in the forums and hold your breath. Or perhaps one of the manauls there is close enough to do service.

I hope this information allows you to resolve this issue. If you need further assistance, please post back with a comment to this thread.
If I've managed to answer your question or solve a problem, please take just a moment to rate this post....thanks!

SOURCE: How do I adjust a craftsman bandsaw

Hi Alvin,

Lower the vertical guide down until it is just above the cutting surface.

However, a standard band saw blade is primarily for straight cuts. They are too wide to make sharp turns.

If you are attempting intricate work requiring extreme angled cuts, a scroll saw is better suited for your needs.

An alternative to check on would be if any thinner scroll emulator type blades are available for your model. They don't as well on heavy jobs, but you'll get the maneuvering you need on the thinner stuff.

Best regards
Mike

SOURCE: I am changing the saw blade on 12 inch Craftsman bandsaw

Go to: Searspartsdirect.com and enter the complete model number minus the decimal point. This will bring you a series of parts drawings and possibly an owner's manual. Generally, adjustment is provided for the upper wheel only--use hand power to check the tracking performance. Good luck!