Hi Guys- Thanks in advance for any advice you may have for me.

looking at a 1984 Unisaw Model 34-801 with the Rockwell label (no mention of Delta - must have been made just prior to Delta buying them) . see linked photos below - can't seem to make the upload work today.

Asking price is $1100 including the unifence, a Delta tenoning jig, some blades, a dado blade, it looks to be in very nice shape - in a serious hobbyist's home shop.

other info:
Rockwell 10” tilting Table Saw, 240 volt,
includes extra blades/dado blades
unifence & table
blade guard
mitre gage
4” dust port
tenoning jig
Rockwell UniSaw Cat. 34-801
-3450 RPM
-15.5 Amps
I guess it is 1.5 or 2 HP.
Table dimensions: 27” x 48”

I like the thought of purchasing a good old American made table saw, buying local and not dropping $300 on freight, - and having a 2-3 decade table saw for my budding shop (still growing into it - do residential renovation now so no time for my own projects yet - but would think this saw could be my one for life). Am I right in considering this 1984 Rockwell Unisaw (made in Tennessee?) be my 'for life' saw as a hobbyist/renovator?

Is this just a fair price, or is it a deal? What would this have cost new in 1985?
I did see the thread of the guy who bought the same saw for $250 from a Habitat Store in Phoenix - so I realize it's not that steal. But is a well kept Unisaw worth paying a little premium for to get one close by in (apparently) great condition?

What should I look at closely to check it before purchase? What parts show wear what are areas of /maintenance/flatness/signs of abuse to look at, etc.

Thanks for any advice!!!!
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...tingunisaw.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/f...awunifence.jpg