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Decent table saw?

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#1 ·
Hey all, I have been lurking here for a while, but decided to join, as there are a lot of knowledgeable people here. I am looking at this saw today, and want to know if people think its a good buy/decent price:

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/tls/3715489884.html

I don't have the model number, but hopefully you guys know what youre looking at.

I am currently using a dewalt dw745, which is ok, but I am looking for something with more table area and a better fence. I don't have cabinet saw money, so I am hoping this CL find will work out for me. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
 
#4 ·
I like the advice about offering $100. Just do it in person, cash in hand talks louder than an e-mail. Also bring a 2 x 4 and have the seller cut the 2 x 4 both cross cut and rip.

Decent? Yeah. Just make sure that it runs and isn't shaking itself apart.

People like to trash the Craftsman name. This saw is one that falls into the good range of saws. (There is one with a flexible shaft drive that is horrid.) So you're not going to go wrong on this one, assuming that it is in good shape.

And, in all probability when your nice new cabinet saw is about to be delivered, you'll sell this one for about what you paid for it.
 
#6 ·
ALWAYS bargain, whether or not you think it will work. That is my philosophy whether selling or buying.

The saw you are looking at should be a decent saw. Personally I do not like the open wings, but that is just me because I also use my saw as a table.

George
 
#7 ·
Thanks for all the replies. I still have not heard back from the guy since I first contacted him, but the listing is still on cl. I am leaving to go out of town this weekend, but I will try to contact him about it next week if its still listed.
 
#10 · (Edited)
Going to see the saw in an hour or so. Sounds like it may be a bit late for him, but I'll make a few quick cuts to make sure it checks out. Thanks for the input on this, I'll let you know if I end up getting it. Don't know if I have the guts to offer 100, but I may try 125 and see what he says.
 
#14 ·
I FINALLY got the saw home last night. Didn't have too much time to check it out, but I did notice the fence is a little off. I will work on adjusting it, but my main concern is the fence shifts a bit (almost a quarter inch!) as I lock it down with the handle. I have no experience with fences like this. Does anyone know if there is a fix for this or am I SOL? I will be cleaning it up and adjusting things over the next few days. I'll post another picture once its ready for action. I do need a new belt as well. Looking forward to getting this thing in prime shape though.


 
#15 ·
Got the fence aligned, put a new blade, and a link belt on, and wow this thing is great. Has some vibration, but the link belt helped a bit. Still not sure if it will pass the nickel test, but it works fine for my use. It is really nice to make cut after cut and have the fence stay put. What a treat. Working on a 40 stave snare drum to test it out. Thanks again for all the replies. Glad I got this one.

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#18 ·
I can point you to my friends website, where he made a stave calculator. It helps you with the math for angles and whatnot. http://unionbridgedrums.com/.

The first picture is the one from my picture above. Below are a few pictures of other drums I have built/are working on. Feel free to send me a message if you have questions. Maybe I could to a tutorial on here?...




 
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