Want to buy the 12" blade guard to upgrade my brothers 10". Plus, where do I look on those older models to fine a year made, versus model information?
Year made information, according to serial number: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/imagedetail.aspx?id=1244
Sorry, can't help with the blade guard. Would the blade guard from a 12" be compatible with the 10" model?