Need a new table saw

[dragoneggs]

After I do some re-arranging of my shop I thinking of putting my dado set on it and just use it for cutting dados on projects.

Great idea if you have the space! :thumbsup: I sold my 10in Craftsman w/cast table and extensions when I upgraded. Probably would have held on it if I had floor space. As it is, most of my heavy tools are all on casters. Not ideal. Someday I will have a dedicated shop, properly wired, and a thought out floor plan!

 

[jenkinsph]

Great idea if you have the space! :thumbsup: I sold my 10in Craftsman w/cast table and extensions when I upgraded. Probably would have held on it if I had floor space. As it is, most of my heavy tools are all on casters. Not ideal. Someday I will have a dedicated shop, properly wired, and a thought out floor plan!

I have an old 12" radial saw (Delta) sitting in the shadows taking up space. Just needs the motor that was rebuilt to be mounted. Moved it there in 1996 and it is still unused, so after 20 years it is just an example of how things work out. I had plans to open a cabinet shop back then but other work kept me too busy. While I still enjoy wood working I no longer consider it as a business venture. When you are younger you expect to get around to so many future projects but when close to retirement and look back you get a dose of reality. I have many more future projects than I have "future", but at least I won't be bored.

 

[arkydog]

most people don't know this but the old table saws were made in paris, tn. emerson electric ownes the division that is or was at least called their SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIVISION headquartered in st. louis,mo. my now deceased good friend VIC KLUESNER was very high up in that division. i went to paris tennessee and toured the factory. the specs on these saws were extremely tight. back in about 1998 they lost the bid from sears to ryobi and no longer made for sears. they got the contract with HOME DEPOT and are now sold there. they rebadged them as RIGID since emerson electric also owned rigid.
if it were me i would keep your own saw and look for another old sears for parts. you could always upgrade the electric motor. its an interesting story that my friend lived because he had all kinds of in sites about sears because he traveled with all the reps that sold their products as sears own.

 

[joefromga]

I replaced the motor today with an equivalent Grizzly. It came shipped with a dent on the back cover but a little hammering got it straight.

It went in easily and all I had to do was swap over the wires.

I still have an issue with it losing power halfway through the cut.

I have checked the fence and table and blade angle. I'm going to replace the blade and see how it goes. It does have some hours on it.

Motor is smooth and quiet though.

 

[dragoneggs]

I replaced the motor today with an equivalent Grizzly. It came shipped with a dent on the back cover but a little hammering got it straight. It went in easily and all I had to do was swap over the wires. I still have an issue with it losing power halfway through the cut. I have checked the fence and table and blade angle. I'm going to replace the blade and see how it goes. It does have some hours on it. Motor is smooth and quiet though.

Hi joe, I don't know the details of your situation but one of the best things is a quality blade. I finally stepped up to Forrest blades and what a difference. No, I don't have an axe to grind here.

 

[prichard]

Have someone watch voltage on the outlet while you're cutting.

 

[Amvcane]

Make sure the belt is not slipping. If you look at my picture, I had to add some weight to the motor to keep the belt tight so it would not slip.

 

[joefromga]

What a difference a new blade makes!

I got one of these :



And it slides through 8/4 mahogany like butter! Wow.

Craftsman 1" table saw on Vimeo

Amana Tool combination
50 tooth 4&1

 

[czechsonofagun]

I bought Walker Turner from the good old days when there were actually tools made in USA. Had to replace the motor, but it runs ever since like a pro and is very stable and precise.

The best part - even with the motor it was only 400 dollars.

 

[handirifle]

I would replace the motor, and go through the arbor bearings as well. Clean and adjust the tilt table as well, and it will be like a new saw. Better actually than most box store models. Mine is probably 40+ years old and that was what I did when I got it. It humms right along now.