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  1. 11-21-2014, 11:35 AM #1
    Chris A Goodman
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    Cool First Post and it's a gloat

    Hi everyone. This is my first post but I've been a lurker for a while and this site has helped me out a bunch.
    Now for the gloat. I picked up a Powermatiic 141 band saw for $50. From the serial number I think it's a 1969 based on this http: //wiki.vintagemachinery.org/PowermaticSerialNumbers.ashx . It was in pretty good shape. A couple of new bearings, new tires and a lot of elbow grease to clean the table(there are some stains left) and she's running like a champ. I want to say thanks for all the tips/tricks for getting a band saw up and running again.
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  3. 11-21-2014, 11:42 AM #2
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    Welcome and congratulations on the bandsaw. There is a 141 listed on the local CL for $900 so I'd say you did well.
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  4. 11-21-2014, 11:46 AM #3
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    C'mon, give us more bandsaw information, the motor, whadda ya got? I see a mobile base, whats up with that? Issit 120 or 220?
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  5. 11-21-2014, 11:51 AM #4
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    The mobile base is because I don't have enough room for my toys and my cars in the winter. It's 120v. I'll get some pics after work today.
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  6. 11-21-2014, 12:02 PM #5
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    Definitely earned a friendly "You Suck" for the bandsaw purchase. Congratulations!
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  7. 11-21-2014, 12:15 PM #6
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    Welcome to the forum. $50 calls for a serious "you suck".

    How did you happen to find it for $50?

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  8. 11-21-2014, 12:22 PM #7
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    Thats got to be the u-suck of the year! Congrats what a great machine and find.
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  9. 11-21-2014, 12:33 PM #8
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    Oh my, where is Van Huskey when we need him.....You Suck! That's a nice saw, and for $50, wow. Welcome and enjoy that mustard!
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  10. 11-21-2014, 12:44 PM #9
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    Thanks for the you sucks! Now I really know I got a good deal. I actually got from my old high school in a sealed bid auction. It was listed as a Powermate in the description so I think a lot of people thought it was some Taiwan knockoff. However I remembered it from wood shop when I was there. The Delta they had went for just over $200. Still a really good deal but more than I was wiling to bid.
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  11. 11-21-2014, 1:24 PM #10
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    You just joined the Creek and allready I don't like you. ;-)
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