SKIL Model 9

[ROBERT]

Here's one for you hard-core vintage powertool fanatics:

I recently found a "SkilSander, Belt Type, Model 9" 3X24 (chain drive with an oil bath!) inline at a pawn shop for $22. It's not been used much, that's for certain, and I'm fairly sure that it had been put on someone's shelf for twenty or 30 years judging by the condition of the grease pack around the chain.

It was in working order when I bought it, but I have a sneaking feeling it's only performing at about half capacity, so to speak.
I tore into it today and thouroughly cleaned everything from armature to gear box. Folks, you wouldn't believe the quality of the machining on this thing. Have we gone backwards in our ceaseless pursuit of the next generation of hybrid metal/plastic tools? The smoothness of operation this unit displays is incredible.

All this to say: Does anyone out there know where I can get parts for my Model 9? Or, for that matter, about when it was produced? (I'm no internet rookie, but I've come up empty handed on this one.)

Thanks in advance for any assistance ANYONE can offer me.

ROBERT

[Bob]

Robert-

I inherited one in the same from my old man. All original parts -what a beauty.

You're right - don't make 'em like that no more.

Try the Skil web site. I e-mailed them with my serial # and they said SORRY, no parts.

However, I'm perfectly content with displaying the tool; one my father used in decades past.

Bob

[ROBERT]

BOB:

I did in fact finally get someone at SKIL to reply -- they stated, of course, that the unit is no in production and after a thourough search, no parts remained. Nor could they supply an exploded view or parts list.

A good cleaning and lube had very positive effects on the sander. I need to find a suitable substitute for the canvas-like material wrapped around the front wheel.

Thanks for the reply.

[Yoey]

Hi guys. I also found a working Model 9 among my grandfather's tools. It's worn and weathered but like you said, it's a quality machine.

My question is:
What type of oil do I put in it?

I found a link to a PDF of the original user's manual http://www.woodworkinghistory.com/Sk...pe_Sanders.pdf but cannot find the SKIL TOOL oil that they say to use. Do you know of any suitable alternatives?

Thank you very much!

Joe