What to do with this?

[mike4]

This was given to me many years ago. The motor ran last time I checked but I'm sure it needs to be gone through to make fully operational . It has the original base. Does it have any value? Where do you think I should sell it? It's too large / heavy to ship for Ebay etc.

 

[Outlawmws]

Most RA saws have minimal resale value I'm not familiar with Dewalt and B&D making a saw under both names, but B&D was not known for top quality RA saws...

 

[SCscoutguy]

My dad has had the same exact same saw for 30 years and it is still going strong. I believe B&D bought Dewalt in the 60's to get into the RA business and they were always known as high quality tools.

 

[mike4]

Ok, so basically it's just worth a few bucks in scrap metal?

 

[jjarrell4]

I got $25 out of an old craftsman, but they are basically a pain to get rid of.

 

[gonefirefighting]

Toss the saw in a dumpster and re use the base

 

[balane]

Yep, the stand is desirable and useful.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd be using it, I use mine all the time.

 

[Kev442]

They are never asking less than $75 around here.
Some fools think they are worth $250+ yet.

 

[930dreamer]

I see them at the $100-$250 range on CL, I'm thinking about picking one up to cut HDPE, easier then using a skil saw.

 

[Outlawmws]

Asking and getting are two different things. I've had 3 given to me free, and all three worked, one was in nearly new condition. (And then there are the people that think a RA is a table saw... )

Unless its one of the really good top quality saws, maybe 25-35 bucks in reality...

 

[Outlawmws]

BTW on quite a few of the older Craftsman RA saws , there is a recall, and you either get a new guard assembly, (free) or you can send in the motor and carriage for a "rebate" of $100 (The send you a prepaid box to ship it in, 6-8 weeks later you get a check)

 

[rsanter]

sell it cheap to see it go

convert it to be a disc sander

take it apart and part it out, use the collumn to make an english wheel

bob

 

[mike4]

Thanks.