which one should I keep?
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Lassen Forge
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What's the other one??? You gave a great description of the one you just got, now compare it to the one you now have the same way.
txvwnut
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Per the by-laws of the GJ you are required to keep both. Since one was made before the other one you are also required to start a chronological collection.
Well how does it compare to the other one? How does it compare for you and your situation?
I personally dig old stuff, its easy to work on, and the the styling was on point back then. So if they're comparable to each other in every other way and its just a matter of which one I'd choose, old or new, I'd go with old.
I personally dig old stuff, its easy to work on, and the the styling was on point back then. So if they're comparable to each other in every other way and its just a matter of which one I'd choose, old or new, I'd go with old.
Well the other one is a taiwan saw made by Craftsman. Built in gear drive motor. Probly vintage 1980s. lightweight, table top, tucks away under the workbench. 10" It was my beloved step dads who made stuff with it before he got alzheimers so it has sentimental value. I also have a 2 wheel vintage craftsman you know the kind with a nice miter slot and gage. Great for resawing. One saw has to go. I only want two saws because it is a pain changing blades. Maybe I dont know the easy way to do it. IF changing blades was fast and painless I could be happy with just the 2 wheel saw. Regarding the old 3 wheeler,, yes it looks cooler.
TailGunner3000
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If it's a pain changing blades, keep all three. You'll have to change blades less often.
Seriously though, you may regret getting rid of the sentimental tool. If it does the job and the larger one works for your other needs, get rid of the 1947 edition. But if it was me, I'd keep all three.
Seriously though, you may regret getting rid of the sentimental tool. If it does the job and the larger one works for your other needs, get rid of the 1947 edition. But if it was me, I'd keep all three.
haha ya thats what Im trying to avoid!! accumulating gear!
B_Bimmer
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I would have a hard time getting rid of that old saw, it's beautiful.
ya thats why I couldnt resist buying it!!
GrayFlattop
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Keep both. You’ll kick yourself when one breaks and you really need a saw. Put a wood cutting blade on one and a metal cutting blade on the other. When you get time, build a two tiered stand or something to help you justify the space needed.
The old one probably runs smoother.
The old one probably runs smoother.
TailGunner3000
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Motorman55
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Can you fit a shelf under the old one and store the sentimental Craftsman under it?
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I have two bandsaws. Blade change on the recent Craftsman you have is easy. I sold one off for about $95 on CL around 4 years ago. The two i currently have are Shopsmith. One on a Powerstation, the other on a 65 year old Shopsmith.
Having two saws set up with different kinds of blades has made it so i use both of them often.
gatewaysysop
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I have one of the same and when I went through it, slapped on new tires and refreshed it, I realized how well made and serviceable they are. Taken care of, it will last a lifetime and parts are plentiful. That one has my vote. I also really dig the Craftsman stands of that style. Well made, heavy duty and very stable.
sick467
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Send the old one to me... you can see where my vote lies.
My suggestion, set them up both with the same blade and use them. After while you will discover that you have one that is your goto machine. Sell the the other one. Remember the saying "Form follows function".
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Oh hell no. Function follows form. Always choose the pretty one.
macgee
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Dump the Sears one on the right, it's a crappy BS with weak trunnions and thin aluminum table and if you miss it, they're very easy to replace for cheap; they're like the B&D motorized screwdrivers you always see at yard sales and about the same quality. But before you do that, check the old one and make sure its works well and complete. Having said that, sentimental value is a hard one and only you can answer that one.
Those old orig. bases are so big, they take up a lot of space so that's also something to consider.
I would cut some wood and make a shelf to use it as some kind of storage in that base. A sheet should fit right inside in those support brackets. A small dry vac would be good living there?
Those old orig. bases are so big, they take up a lot of space so that's also something to consider.
I would cut some wood and make a shelf to use it as some kind of storage in that base. A sheet should fit right inside in those support brackets. A small dry vac would be good living there?
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Thanks everybody for your replies. And thanks for understanding about the sentimental thing. I have a feeling that dads are very important to most of you on here. Maybe even the reason we like the garage and the tools so much is it reminds of of our dads. Anyway, having said that I think I will part with my dads bandsaw. I have lots of other tools from him especially his 1937 Craftsman drill press that was his fathers also. I will never sell that one. Alternately, I think I love the older tools for the same reason, because it reminds me of dad and grandpa. The phrase "they dont make them like they use to" comes to mind. For a good cry (when alone of course) listen the song by the same name by Kenny Rogers.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.