Hello all...
I've been looking for a time on craigslist and elsewhere for a table saw, as I don't have one... this'll be my first. Anyhow, I came across a vintage '66 Powermatic that has been refurbished by the current owner. The top and bottom of the table have been machined flat, there are new bearings in the arbor, and it comes with a new Powermatic fence, 30" and 50" rails, a new miter square and an extension table.
All this for a cool $1,000.
Here are some pics. Just croll down to the bottom of the woodworking photos to see the saw: http://picasaweb.google.com/dohcfox/WoodworkingProjects
The catch is that the saw has a 3 phase motor which I would have to replace with a single phase (duh!). So that could potentially run me another $200-$400 I figure.
The saw has been used in a cabinet shop for the last 4 years and was only replaced because the owners wanted a Sawstop. Is this a deal or am I looking at a potential money pit?
Thanks in advance!
JT Christianson