I picked one of these saws up this weekend for around $300, which was a great deal. It was in every day running condition when the owner of the shop passed away a few months ago. It has the insert and a table extension, mitre gauge, and rip fence all included and it perfect clean condition. Seeing this video has helped me identify a few things I need to look at as I suspect it needs a clean and lube inside as the tilt and raise are both a bit stiff. Now I just need to sort out a power supply in my workshop for it. I couldn't believe how heavy this thing is fully assembled!
Yes, it is a beast, in a good way. Having the miter gauge saved you big bucks. I got nothing but the saw and two 12" Freud blades. Have to rig up a rip fence. Chinese VFD powers mine pretty well. 50 hz seems sufficient and quieter for general use.
Yes it helps. Had the arbor turned for my old Walker Turner gear drive RAS many years ago (I had no metalworking machines then). It was out a few thou as well. This saw is smooth as silk.
Nicely done and very meticulous work on the saw. I own this saw and it is a beauty. Would love to have a shop space as big as yours! BTW, I make dado stack arbors that fit this saw. Keep up the great work. I subbed.
@@EngineersWorkshop it could have been worse. At least I got about half of its value in insurance. Sure wish I had updated the policy to today’s inflated values!
I picked one of these saws up this weekend for around $300, which was a great deal. It was in every day running condition when the owner of the shop passed away a few months ago. It has the insert and a table extension, mitre gauge, and rip fence all included and it perfect clean condition. Seeing this video has helped me identify a few things I need to look at as I suspect it needs a clean and lube inside as the tilt and raise are both a bit stiff. Now I just need to sort out a power supply in my workshop for it. I couldn't believe how heavy this thing is fully assembled!
Yes, it is a beast, in a good way. Having the miter gauge saved you big bucks. I got nothing but the saw and two 12" Freud blades. Have to rig up a rip fence. Chinese VFD powers mine pretty well. 50 hz seems sufficient and quieter for general use.
Nice work, I noticed Tom Lipton recently acquired a table saw and spent some time truing the blade. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.
Yes it helps. Had the arbor turned for my old Walker Turner gear drive RAS many years ago (I had no metalworking machines then). It was out a few thou as well. This saw is smooth as silk.
I always enjoy your videos!
I'm glad to hear it sir!
Nicely done and very meticulous work on the saw. I own this saw and it is a beauty. Would love to have a shop space as big as yours! BTW, I make dado stack arbors that fit this saw. Keep up the great work. I subbed.
Thank you, I'm still amazed I found the saw so cheap, though I paid dearly for a miter gauge from eBay!
Metalworking: Using knobs and dials to move a cutter into a work piece. Woodworking: using your hands to move a work piece into a cutter. LOL.
That is so true. Still have all ten after 40 years doing it 👍😁
I should have said he spent some time truing the arbor on the main shaft I believe.
Yeah I watched that one. When mine needs a belt change I'll probably do bearings and true the arbor
thank you for sharing
You are welcome sir, thanks for watching!
That is a healthy saw
Yes, awesome saw. Sorry about your building. Good thing no people or animals were in it I guess.
@@EngineersWorkshop it could have been worse. At least I got about half of its value in insurance. Sure wish I had updated the policy to today’s inflated values!
Amen, bro, I've added the shop to my policy.
Saw turned out nice. Are the wings crowned or is it the main table? Did getting the surfaces even affect the overall flatness of the table?
Main table is flat within .002" wings I have within about .005". Across the joint is within .002", which is good enough for cellulose based work 😁👍
Do you know what the distance is from the front of the cast iron to the center of the blade/arbor?
Significantly more than a Unisaw. About 18" to 22" i'd guess