With all the recent activity of the saw purchases here, I got to thinking again about upgrading from a contracter saw. Lack of power and fence are a PITA.
What watch-outs should a person be looking for in a USED cabinet saw. I can think of a few; correct me or add to the list.
1) Single Phase/220 v
2) 3 to 5 HP. My understanding is that 1.5 HP is too little for a Cabinet Saw. This my main concern. Correct me if I'm wrong.
3) Some how check to see if the castings or cradle is not cracked. Any suggestions on how or what to look for would be good.
4) Rust. I can handle a rusty or even pitted top. Nothing but a little elbow grease.
5) Fence. Two saws I recently saw listed had the original delta fence. I think I would prefer an upgrade; What are the choices and and what do they typically run?
6) Free spinning blade when belt removed. Bearings good?
Any thing else.
I'm currently not in the finacial position to buy a saw, but I hope that'll change soon. So I just want to be educated when the time comes so I don't procrastinate and miss out on the saw (some people can do this and come out smelling like a rose:yes
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What watch-outs should a person be looking for in a USED cabinet saw. I can think of a few; correct me or add to the list.
1) Single Phase/220 v
2) 3 to 5 HP. My understanding is that 1.5 HP is too little for a Cabinet Saw. This my main concern. Correct me if I'm wrong.
3) Some how check to see if the castings or cradle is not cracked. Any suggestions on how or what to look for would be good.
4) Rust. I can handle a rusty or even pitted top. Nothing but a little elbow grease.
5) Fence. Two saws I recently saw listed had the original delta fence. I think I would prefer an upgrade; What are the choices and and what do they typically run?
6) Free spinning blade when belt removed. Bearings good?
Any thing else.
I'm currently not in the finacial position to buy a saw, but I hope that'll change soon. So I just want to be educated when the time comes so I don't procrastinate and miss out on the saw (some people can do this and come out smelling like a rose:yes