Yates American saw

[bb_max]

Found a Yates American 8" table saw on local CL. Says it is missing the jointer and sander. Still a good deal for $80??

https://waterloo.craigslist.org/tls/5717789054.html

Looking for something more ridged than my flimsy 1950's(?) sheetmetal Craftsman.

 

[bb_max]

Also, am I limiting myself with an 8" blade compared to a common 10" blade?

 

[woody 73]

You better not be reading this post reply , get your **** over their this instant and buy that saw, yates made very nice saws you would be stealing it for that price.

 

[tarbellb]

Not really familiar with Yates, how is finding replacement parts?

 

[454ragtop]

Have that exact saw, with the jointer and sander. Works well for me for the little bit of wood dorking I do. Bought mine at a yard sale for $30. because "it needs a motor". Gave it a quick smell test, didn't smell burned up, so I bought it. Got it home and started checking it with a meter, had a break in the wire between the switch and the motor. New wire, and it was off to the races. If you plan to do a lot of wood work, probably would be better off with a 10" saw, plenty of them on CL around here.

edit to add - pics of mine here http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=11851

 

[woody 73]

Not really familiar with Yates, how is finding replacement parts?

They still seem to be around; finding parts you might have to call them for more information.

http://www.yatesamerican.com/

 

[bb_max]

Thanks guys.
It's in the truck.

Keep an eye out for my upcoming thread "where the f do I fit this saw in my garage?"