[JimHTP]

Hello everyone!

Thanks in advance for any help! I am looking to finally upgrade my taskforce (dont laugh) benchtop table saw to something that will actually cut straight. Being able to change the blade will probably be nice too, mine has a very short arbor nut that I may need to original wrench to remove. I am a hobbyist but frequently run into the need to make 1-3 ft rip cuts. I am also an obsessive diy-er, so anything I get I would very much like to be upgrade-able. I've seen many plans for adding longer fences and built-around tables for some of the more popular saws like the Delta Model 10.


Where I run into trouble is finding places to purchase accessories like riving knives, blade guards and table extensions, and even more basic in figuring out whether or not I can even use them with a given saw.

Would those who have the time and inclination to help be willing to take a look at the following craigslist link and see if this table saw fits the bill?

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/bfs/4103020833.html

By the way I've been trolling this site for table saw info for weeks, glad to finally be posting!

 

[JimHTP]

That old Delta is a solid starter saw....it's full size, cast iron, belt drive, and has good upside potential. The fence isn't the best, but it'll work. The wings are steel, but could be upgraded. $250 isn't a steal, but it's not outrageous....I'd probably offer $175 to $200. With a good blade and good alignment, it should be a good saw. There's not much else on CL in your area that I spotted.

Stuff pops up occasionally, but never at the right time. There have been a few ridgid contractor style saws but I either don't have the money or it's gone too fast.

I planned to upgrade for sure, just for the fun of it if nothing else. And agreed on the price offering too.

The right tilt issue concerns me. I'll contact the seller and see for sure but I would like to not worry about stakes of wood impaling me when trying to cut a bevel.

In terms of the ability to add on a new fence, router table extensions and zero clearance inserts, is this a good saw?

 

[JimHTP]

So I actually noticed a ts2424 pop up in a listing for a lot of tools last night...guy said he would sell it for $150 so I jumped right on it. Got a ryobi disc/belt sander with 3 new belts for 50 too.

That crafstman pro just posted is nice though.

Now I just need to start looking into a miter gauge, riving knife and blade inserts!

 

[JimHTP]

Thanks guys! Unfortunately the one I have doesn't have a herculift, though I will start searching eBay.

I did mean zero clearance insert or blade insert, looks like finding the factory splitter is the closest I'll get to arriving knife. I have seen a fence upgrade to give me more cutting capacity right of the blade but it looks like maybe I can just move the existing one over and use a new tape.anybody know of router table attachments for these?

I will get some pics after this weekend. I was pretty disappointed going out of town right after I picked it up but then if I didn't have this job I couldn't afford such fun toys.

 

[JimHTP]

pics or it didn't happen

First up, some pics! Just picked up a featherboard/angle finder from harbor freight too....can't wait to cut something.

Though it may be difficult to see in the pics, this thing is lousy with sawdust. And the blade looks/feels dull, though the one test cut i did on some soft scrap wood it cut like butter. I attribute this more to the smoothness of the saw then the sawdust glazed blade though. Maybe after I shine her up I'll take some more.

Any suggestions on cleaning up the light surface rust on the table? I know it doesn't really affect any functionality, but I like my stuff to look nice. For instance, all the **** everywhere in my garage is about to drive me insane lol

 

[JimHTP]

Thanks for all the advice guys!

I may try it out with steel wool first as I have 3 diff grades of the real and much more manly versions of this stuff handy already. I figured the air compressor and blow gun would come in handy cleaning this off, and I have a mini shop vac to augment anything else. I spoke with Ridgid yesterday and got their incredibly extensive manual. This thing reads like a general tablesaw primer as well as being specific to the tool so I am actually enjoying that!

I may make myself another crosscut sled instead of shelling out the money for a gauge, even though that incra posted is positively awesome for the price. Seems like every scenario I can imagine myself having the need for a miter gauge the crosscut sled would be safer and perhaps easier. PLUS...I get to make it. And that increases the fun factor.

 

[JimHTP]

toolguy you did an amazing job there, did you finish or stain/paint the iron in any way after cleaning? I apologize if that's in the video, I'm at work and can't watch yet!

did it come with the splitter/blade guard assembly?

And no, it didnt. I was told by Ridgid I can go to Home depot and order these items though.

(what that's worth on a 10+YO saw i'll leave up to the buyer)

For $150 I'm pretty happy. A little better than that actually, I got a 30x25' heavy duty tarp to cover it on the way home for free! I've paid $50 for slightly smaller versions of heavier duty tarps like that. To do any better I think I'd have had to wait patiently for many more months than I already had.

 

[JimHTP]

I appreciate all the help, everyone has been very forthcoming.

Sometimes home depot employees do leave a little to be desired, but hopefully one of ridgid's other distributor can help if I can't find parts on ebay.

Thanks for all the tips toolguy and everyone else! Might start a thread and document my restoration process.