Table saw options

[Jarch]

So hi all, this is my first post so im still a noob.

but, i have about 100$ i want to spend on tools. i have most hand tools so im looking more in the shop tool area. my thought was a table saw.

My dilemma comes with this, last fall i grabbed a Delta 10" table saw for 25$ older i think, cast iron top(again, i think)

i think the capacitor is bad on it as it was full of corrosion and the breaker is functional but was glued into place as the plastic housing broke.

is this saw worth it as a long term saw? or could i get it running sell for a bit of a profit and get a much better saw?

i have seen newer ryobi and the like saws with plastic bodies and collapsible stands that are in the 100$ range but i have also watched youtube videos of the 10" craftsman contractor belt drive saws being rebuild.

What would be the best route to go? not a wood worker but i enjoy working with wood and making things from scrap pallets.

or if there is another piece of equipment that is a must have for a shop starter let me know!

Thanks All!

 

[redragoon]

How do you plan to use the saw? Almost any table saw can just rip lumber down for construction and occasional use. Larger, heavier saws are more useful for finer woodworking and finishing work.

Also, is the motor separate on a belt or direct drive?
I just purchased an older Delta 34-444 Contractor saw which had a removable belt drive motor. It is also very large, so I cannot store it as easily as a newer jobsite saw. It was much cheaper than a new saw though, so I have money left to buy a nice Incra miter gauge.

 

[gnpenning]

Post up some pictures of the saw. Model number as well. You will get better answers.

I'm a fan of old cast iron equipment. Not a fan of the cheap plastic/stamped steel stuff.

 

[Jarch]

Sorry meant to put those in the post but forgot to link them. the motor is direct drive and the arbor, i feel like i missing a lock nut of sorts as i cant get the blade off because i cant lock the shaft in any way.

It also does have a full base but i took it off to get it all cleaned up

Right now for random projects so i think a cheap one would be okay for now but if i can get a better one that can grow with me as i learn and get more expeirence i may rather than

 

[Greeny]

Sorry meant to put those in the post but forgot to link them. the motor is direct drive and the arbor, i feel like i missing a lock nut of sorts as i cant get the blade off because i cant lock the shaft in any way.

The blade probably doesn't have any type of lock on it. Make sure the saw is unplugged, and use a piece of wood to stop the blade from turning.

 

[Jarch]

https://i.imgur.com/AXwhOyO.png

https://i.imgur.com/caNSPRY.png

so after looking on Facebook marketplace, there are theese two craftsman saws

the first is listed for 350.. looks to have a decent fence and the cast iron wings.. the second it listed for 100 and looks to be rougher... both are belt driven and could use some detailing... the first looks like it has sat for a while and the listing is a bit stale so i may have some room to negotiate..

The other option is something newer like this, newer but looks on the larger size and a bench top version..

https://i.imgur.com/c7tDwy0.png

 

[seber]

You need to post you images direct. Whatever you are using is creating errors.

 

[Jarch]

i added in links as well, that work now?

 

[plc268]

i added in links as well, that work now?

Sort of. Imgur doesn't play well with a lot of forums. So if you click on the link, it'll say access denied, but then you just have to go to the address bar and hit enter, and it'll show up.

 

[driftpin]

I'd say yours is a good one if you can get it going cheaply.

Here's a shot of one of your links saws.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I bought one like you have for may son as a house warming gift. He mentioned the bearings in that motor have gone bad. Maybe it wasn't such a good buy. It could be a good idea to move on.

Table saws can be broken down into 4 classes

Plastic and aluminum job site
contractor, iron top, motor out the back, single belt
cabinet, the classic Unisaw
sliding table industrial .

Around here the used contractor saws show up on CL in the $50-$150 range. The used plastic ones have driven down the price. That's where I would look.

BTW there are bargains available in the cabinet class with the coming of SawStop saws. It seems people want to be able to order ten beer.

The sliding table industrial ones start at $5,000, If you are serious about making money you go for the European ones at $10,000.