Would you take this table saw for free?

[biscuit141]

So when I was a kid we (as a family) purchased this table saw for my dad. He did not have one at the time so he always had to go to his dad's house to use his table saw when need be. Well, my dad never did use it much and when his dad passed away he got his old table saw which he now uses instead of this saw. One time he asked me if I wanted it, I think he wants the space in his shop. All the parts are there, but it has a bunch of surface rust. So, should I move it over to my place?

 

[slopecarver]

Yes, the extensions are worth $75 alone.
Sadly the saw all together is only worth $100
Can outperform a $500 saw if you install a better fence on it.

 

[biscuit141]

Yes, the extensions are worth $75 alone.
Sadly the saw all together is only worth $100
Can outperform a $500 saw if you install a better fence on it.

I always thought that fence sucked. Can you recommend a better one?

 

[bobadame]

That's the same saw I use at work almost every day. Put a good blade and rip fence on it and it is as good as anything else out there.

 

[Keister]

I have had mine for 20 + years. Setup is critical but stays well when set.
I agree with the need for a better fence. Any aftermarket fence would be better.

 

[Brad54]

Nice score.
My 16 year old son is in woodshop class now...
"Why don't you have any wood tools?!"
Because all my tools are the kind that make sparks when I use them.
"Well, I want some wood tools."
Okay. Waddya want.
"I want a table saw, a lathe, and a chop saw... well... can your chopsaw cut wood with a different blade?"
Probably, but we're not going to. I don't need sawdust all over everything when I start cutting steel and throwing sparks.
"Okay. So now you know what to get me for my birthday. And Christmas."

So, I'm looking for a good, but low-priced table saw! He's on his own for a wood lathe.

-Brad

 

[biscuit141]

I have had mine for 20 + years. Setup is critical but stays well when set.
I agree with the need for a better fence. Any aftermarket fence would be better.

Don't know much about table saws. Any advice on how to set it up properly?

 

[slopecarver]

do some google searches for table saw setup, same search on youtube will yield some good vids.

 

[BWS]

I can't think of too many crafts anymore expressive than WW'n for the old addage.....it isn't the tools,its the craftsman.


But,in WW world.....marketing is such a HUGE $$$ maker.And will spare the long rediculously boring(to some) theory on why WW'ers are more of a target than metal guys.Just looking at the number of mags at B&N on the shelf should illustrate how big a chunk of the consumer "pie" WW'rs represent.

There are those who'll look down their noses at anything less than some 5k$+ "cabinet saw".......That somehow those old C-man TS's ain't worth the steel that went into their build.Nuthin could be further from the truth.The reality is that these saws were aimed for a certain building segment....they're cheap,easy to fix/tune,get the job done.

Theres tons of info on cleaning a TS up...and how they function....just google a bit.But remember its about 90% craftsperson and 10% machine.And WW'n world is filled with self-appointed experts that want to justify some high-dollar pc of equip.Good luck with your saw.Put a nice blade on it,and don't beat on the fence.

BTW,if it turns out to not work or whatever.....part it out....but keep the top and side wings.They make great welding,general fabrication tables.

PS:Those factory legsets....usually,giveaway.....we use them for holding up fancy mason's,mortar pans.Got a slew of them.BW

 

[930dreamer]

Here's two option.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Retrofitting-A-Delta-T2-Fence-to-a-Craftsman-Table/

http://www.ehow.com/how_6659409_install-fence-craftsman-table-saw.html

 

[HubbaBubba]

What was the question? For free. Tha t saw is GREAT. No question about it.

 

[bigbarf48]

Id take anything metal for free...

Sell it- if you cant sell it, scrap it

 

[MN Falcon]

I have the same one with the stamped sheet metal wings. Its nice to have around, even if I don't use it a ton.

 

[Cookannapurna]

I am a woodworker, furniture maker, and custom luither by trade. I use both my tablesaws daily.

IMO it depends on what you are using it for. If you are making a quick cut here or there it's fine epically for free.

If you are doing any serious woodworking, cabinet making, or are going to build furniture keep looking.

The problem is mainly that with that type of saw, the trunnions are not adjustable like on a good cabinet saw. They are notoriously underpowered for serious work, but as previously stated the fence is the big problem.

IMO any reasonable aftermarket fence will be twice the price the saw is worth, and from my expirince the better fences are heavier which can be a problem on that type of base.

Like I said it all depends on what you use it for.

 

[davesnothere]

If you don't want it, I'll take it.

 

[N Heat]

http://www.tools-plus.com/delta-36-t30.html

That saw would be really nice with this fence. I put one on an old Craftsman saw. You would have the ability to make some really nice stuff with this setup.