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Unisaw and Bandsaw Gloat
Well, my luck day finally arrived. I am just getting into woodworking and have been checking craigslist compulsively for quite a while looking to score a deal. I picked up this Unisaw and Bandsaw for a total of $350. Both came with a few different blades, although Im not sure they are any good. The Unisaw is single phase 120v and came with a Vega fence.
Now my work begins in restoring them back to a really nice condition.
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Tablesaw1.jpghttp://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Tablesaw2.jpghttp://i950.photobucket.com/albums/a...be/Bandsaw.jpg
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Merry Christmas Matt. You got your gift (s) early. Congrats.
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Matt - That's a great catch. The Unisaw looks great, original switch and access panel. If you weren't aware, Popular Woodworking is running a video blog on the restoration of a 1944 Unisaw.
Here's the link: http://popularwoodworking.com/Delta Unisaw/
Enjoy both saws.
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Wow
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Congrats! Glad you got both. I see now the bandsaw has some mods but it is still a fine saw. Since it is in the "on" position, it looks like the original switch was just bypassed with the wall switch. I personally like flicking mine on/off with my foot.
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Outstanding buy. You will have a couple winners when you get done. I had a 120V 1 1/2HP Unisaw about 20 years ago, and it was a great saw.
Rick Potter
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Great gloat! Enjoy your restoration.
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Congratulations! Stop on over to www.owwm.org if you haven't already.
The Uni has the dust door, original switch and plate, and single phase bullet motor, really nice. I find that the original switch location isn't great, especially with the fence rails. I haven't done it yet, but some people report good success mounting a switch at the rail.
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Being compulsive about CL with cash on hand can make your luck seem really good. That's some really nice Art Deco saw you got there, you suck big time.
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Wow now thats a gloat and a half right there!! Congrats!!
Cant wait to see them all restored and back in service!!
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very nice deal for sure!!!!
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WTG! Matt! Both for $350 IS probably THE GLOAT of '09! To paraphrase that Russian commedian: "Eeesn't CraigsList Vaanderful??"
A little elbow grease on the CI and you're all SET! That Unisaw should do anything you need to do in a home shop! Light-Years ahead of contractor-type bench saws. That old bandsaw is much more solid than the newer models. Notice the *solid* (not webbed) cast column!
Clean those puppies up and get on with your woodworking! Merry Christmas!
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Wow! that's among the lowest prices I've seen for some good old equipment.
The seller must have been desperate or had no clue, in either case worked out for you!! Congrat's.