Nice video. I have one of these locomotive 944s. What belt size is it? have 3x24" and it seems a little loose when I release the spring. Also what oil did you use? High pressure oil?
I believe they used a 3x 23 1/2" belt. Rather odd size. I'd recommend using Skil worm drive oil which is sold for the worm drive skilsaws. Don't use automotive gear oils because they have phosphorus, which will attack the bronze gear over time.
Joe, Sears sold this same heavy-duty worm-drive belt sander in the early 1980s but with the catalog number of #9-2776. In the 1983-84 Specialog that I got today, the retail price of the sander was $449.99 -- not cheap, of course. The Sears version has the chrome-plated parts painted dark gray.
Right, as a Sears product that carries the catalog #9-2761. I would prefer to find the early 1980s versions of all Skil and Black & Decker industrial-rated power tools sold under the Sears Craftsman Industrial label.
Any well stocked hardware should have brushes. as for other major parts, there isn't much available anymore. The best option would be to find a parts sander if you need anything big.I found the sears part mentioned in a comment above not long ago.
That wouldn't be a bad idea. They generally made better tools back then. In the early 90's and further back, black and Decker made some good industrial tools. They bought DeWalt and switched the industrial tools to the DeWalt line. DeWalt once made a fine radial arm saw. B&D bought Porter Cable in 04 and dropped all the best PC tools. The 503/504 belt sanders, The 126 porta-plane, 548 bayonet saw all gone. They were the best but were expensive to make. They're worth buying if found at a good $.
I recently inherited a Skil model 448 belt sander. It runs, but the brushes are shot and it may need a few other things. Any idea where I can get replacement parts?
That's pretty cool. I've never seen, or heard of a Sears version of one of these. I'm not really surprised though, Sears sold their version of the skil HD 77 worm drive until recently. It was the same saw, just painted black.
I have used one of these sanders for many years, I believe it is far superior to the Porter Cable other than the power, although it is powerful enough. The balance is of it is much better and not quite as heavy. I have developed a leak where the armature goes into the gearbox. Anyone fix this?
Nice video. I have one of these locomotive 944s. What belt size is it? have 3x24" and it seems a little loose when I release the spring. Also what oil did you use? High pressure oil?
I believe they used a 3x 23 1/2" belt. Rather odd size. I'd recommend using Skil worm drive oil which is sold for the worm drive skilsaws. Don't use automotive gear oils because they have phosphorus, which will attack the bronze gear over time.
Joe, Sears sold this same heavy-duty worm-drive belt sander in the early 1980s but with the catalog number of #9-2776. In the 1983-84 Specialog that I got today, the retail price of the sander was $449.99 -- not cheap, of course.
The Sears version has the chrome-plated parts painted dark gray.
Hey I have one I’m looking for the dust collector elbow and bag and also do I need to put oil in it if so how thanks for your help
Right, as a Sears product that carries the catalog #9-2761. I would prefer to find the early 1980s versions of all Skil and Black & Decker industrial-rated power tools sold under the Sears Craftsman Industrial label.
Any well stocked hardware should have brushes. as for other major parts, there isn't much available anymore. The best option would be to find a parts sander if you need anything big.I found the sears part mentioned in a comment above not long ago.
That wouldn't be a bad idea. They generally made better tools back then. In the early 90's and further back, black and Decker made some good industrial tools. They bought DeWalt and switched the industrial tools to the DeWalt line. DeWalt once made a fine radial arm saw. B&D bought Porter Cable in 04 and dropped all the best PC tools. The 503/504 belt sanders, The 126 porta-plane, 548 bayonet saw all gone. They were the best but were expensive to make. They're worth buying if found at a good $.
I recently inherited a Skil model 448 belt sander. It runs, but the brushes are shot and it may need a few other things. Any idea where I can get replacement parts?
It is basically the 449 without the dust collector bag.
did you ever find brushes as I have one too and need them and a spring and dust cap
These were finally discontinued in 1985. Another long-running Skil heavy duty belt sander was the model 595 which was a less expensive model.
what is the oil and grease you use on the Skil 449 if I may ask?
That's pretty cool. I've never seen, or heard of a Sears version of one of these. I'm not really surprised though, Sears sold their version of the skil HD 77 worm drive until recently. It was the same saw, just painted black.
Thanks! I'll have to look for one.
I have used one of these sanders for many years, I believe it is far superior to the Porter Cable other than the power, although it is powerful enough. The balance is of it is much better and not quite as heavy. I have developed a leak where the armature goes into the gearbox. Anyone fix this?
Dean Hauser You'd have to replace the seal but I don't think you can get new ones anymore.
Sears parts direct has a substitute replacement rear pulley available if you want to put this back to work. Part # DP5986