shop finds

[octopus5alive]

I have a small shop setup in my garage. My first score was this heavy Sears Craftsman 10" table saw. Found it on the side of the road with a sign that said "bad motor"

All that was wrong was that it needed this clamp, which I obtained for free from a electrical motor shop:

Added a new blade and she is good as new. Included on the roadside were the rip fence and miter guage.

I picked this ProMig 135 up on ebay for $150. Guy was using fluxcore wire on the .025 roller. Needless to say, he only used it three times and got frusterated. Quick flip and I was on my way. Then I picked up this CO2 container from a restaurant supply place for 40 bones. Welded me up a little cart, complete with outlet and HD extension cord!

Found this grinder at my farm in the top of the shed, took apart a desk lamp, made a stand from 6" pipe and a chevy wheel...ultra low buck!

And finally, just added some light:

Thanks for looking!

 

[MyDomain]

Nice grass roots collection. I'm known for stumbling across deals like that too! That table saw deal rocks!

 

[Winmon]

Oh, so YOU are the one using up all the "luck" so there is none left for guys like me!

 

[Flathead Youngin']

i love good deals......good for you!

 

[bmwpower]

Nice scores. Anyone who couldn't fix that table saw, doesn't deserve it.

 

[DynoDave]

I love a good "deal". You scored big with that table saw, and the welder as well.