Craftsman 8" DP Parts

[JoeyGee]

I have inherited my late brother's 8" (I think) benchtop DP. It's in pretty bad shape. I have mostly gotten the rust off of it, and it runs pretty well, but I am missing 2 out of 3 handles--one is completely gone, one snapped off right at the threaded end.

Is there anywhere I can get replacements? Obviously Sears parts would be the place to start, but are there any B&M stores that carry universal DP parts--if these are even a common size?

[LCHIEN]

one suggestion is to go to the hardware store and buy some all thread that matches the hub and the ball end threads. Cut to the right length, you'll have a threaded rod instead of a smooth rod though, but cheap and easy.

Some people, like Rod Kirby, like their DP with only one handle. I don't. But I guess that makes it a personal preference. Try it that way an see if you can live with it.

[turkeywire]

A company called Reid Supply has what you are looking for. Their web site is reidsupply.com. A quick look under manual controls found one for about $12.00.
HTH
Carl

[JoeyGee]

I have been using it with only one handle, and I don't like it. I had thought about the threaded rod, and that's probably what I will end up with, I just don't like the looks of it. Oh well, function over form, I guess.