the handle itself is snapped in half, i know the shaft and gears need a good cleaning and lubrication..
thanks for the lead on mcmaster carr.. i have been on their site before,, did not realize that they had those kinds of parts as well..
i guess its called a trunion control handle.. the ones on my saw are not the same as are on the craftsman diagram, must have been replaced somewhere along the line.. not surprising considering the saw was manufactured in october of 1971..
i'll have to get the specs on it and search some more.. mcmaster wanted more than craftsman for thier crank handles.. i'll have to search thru yard sales and ebay..