Seeking Table Saw opinions

[Aaron Funk]

Hi all,

I'm a newbie looking for my first table saw for the garage. Hopefully seeking advice from the forum is not seen to be in poor taste. I'm looking at an ad for a saw that seems promising, but I am not able to identify the specific model visually from the ad and the owner can't provide a model number until later this evening. I was hoping the more experienced here might be able to tell me if it's a good saw for the price and maybe some pros and cons. I'm wondering specifically if it can be wired for 110V. Right now it's 220V. It seems to have a decent fence.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tls/4886497774.html

Thanks in advance.

Aaron

[William C Rogers]

It appears to be an older Unisaw. Says 220, so most likely it is a 3hp. It has the JoinTec miter sled which is excellent and was around $250-300 when they were in business. Not sure about the fence. Others will be able to identify the saw better than me. Doesn't look bad for $500.

[scott spencer]

It's right tilt with solid cast wings and a Unifence... could be a model 36-755, but can't be sure. Looks to be a good deal, but it doesn't state the model or horsepower of the motor. If it's 2hp or more, it's best run on 220v, and generally won't run on a standard residential 120v circuit. Make sure it's single phase, and not 3 phase, or you'll need a converter or VFD. If it is a 36-755, it'd likely be 2hp, which depending on your circuit and the amp draw of the motor, could be borderline for most 120v circuits, and might not even be convertible to 120v. A "Unisaw" usually states that on the front....if it's Unisaw with a single phase motor, it's a great deal.

That Jointech sled and Woodhaven miter gauge are worth a fair bit too. It'll probably move quickly at that price.

[Matt Day]

That's a great deal if 1 phase, good deal if 3 phase. It's probably gone if you haven't left your house yet!

[Kent A Bathurst]

Yep. Delta Unisaw. Right-hand tilt.

With the mobile base, fence and miter sled, $500 is a steal.

You cannot rewire to 110. Short work for you or electrician to get 220 out of a breaker panel, usually.

My advice: If you are legitimately interested in getting a table saw, tell him you are on your way, put $500 cash in your pocket and get going - the model # is not of consequence, IMO - but you can always walk away when you get there. There a long list of Delta Unisaw model numbers in a fairly short number of years int eh 70's through 80's - just "new and improved" type of things from one to the next.

Looks a lot like the 36-750 in these photos:

http://vintagemachinery.org/photoind...l.aspx?id=8804

These things can disappear very, very quickly. Go - go - GO!!

[Randy Red Bemont]

I'd say jump on it quickly if you can. Very good deal all around.

Red

[Aaron Funk]

Thanks to everyone for the reply. I'm going to go and try to look at it tonight. Is there anything I should be paying attention to other than what's mentioned above (in the interest of gauging it's state of condition)?

[Matt Day]

Make sure the motor works of course. Raise and lower and tilt the blade. Most everything else is relatively easy to fix, like if it needs a new arbor bearing or belts. You can bring a good straightedge and check the table for flatness, and check the trunnions for cracks.

[Myk Rian]

If you have to ask, it's already gone by now.

[Kent A Bathurst]

If you have to ask, it's already gone by now.

Bah!! Humbug!!

[Myk Rian]

Bah!! Humbug!!

Yeah, I know. But, it happens all too often.

[Rich Riddle]

Didn't Delta make something akin to a "Mini" Unisaw? That one just looks a little off to me.

[Cary Falk]

That is NOT a Unisaw. Looks lit the Delta Hybrid.

[Aaron Funk]

Again, thanks to all who replied with comments/advice. I appreciate you taking the time. The saw got sold while I was driving there. Bummer.

[Kent A Bathurst]

That is NOT a Unisaw. Looks lit the Delta Hybrid.

OK - I'll bite - what are the indicators you see that makes it a hybrid? Not arguing - interested.