11 hours ago, Josh woodworking said:

Hello all, I am trying to help my neighbor find a replacement shaft for his craftsman band saw, 

Manufacturer: Craftsman

Product Number: 69058

 

I have had not found any parts online keep getting the same feedback out of stock and unavailable. Any suggestions where to purchase or how to go about machining? Thank you, Josh

https://www.ebay.com/c/1123929017

 

 

I found the manual, but no luck with the lower shaft so far.

http://www.vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=4586

 

Could check with Emerson Electric Co., they manufactured the saw for Sears.

Edited March 4, 20206 yr by Larry Buskirk

I ended up here when searching for part 69058, the lower spindle shaft for my older  (113.243310) 12" Craftsman bandsaw.  If you also are here, you've probably found that the shaft is no longer available anywhere, but the bearings are available. I realized, however, that 5/8" shafts with 3/16" keyways are readily available - Grainger or McMaster being the best sources.  The 6" length will work, and you'll just be missing the lockring grooves.  These are easily added by chucking up the shaft in a drill press and cutting the rings with a hacksaw - good enough!