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Steve Vaughn
05-24-2009, 4:56 PM
I went to a garage sale yesterday to pick up an old DeWalt MBF radial arm saw. I was the first one there and got the saw. To be honest I think the only way someone could have beaten me there would have been to spend the night with the people having the sale. So I got this for $50.00.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SteveV6621/DeWaltMBF2.jpg

Then I spotted a small table with casters on it. It had a small portable air compressor on the bottom. I didn't really need an air compressor so I asked the lady if she would take $15.00 for the table. I told her I would remove the air compressor. The table has 5" casters on it. Two stationary and two swivel.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SteveV6621/Table.jpg

Oops, I forgot to mention that this was on one end of the table.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/SteveV6621/Wiltonvise.jpg

It's a Wilton 10" vise (not a quick release).

I think I did o.k.

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Steve
Pat Germain
05-24-2009, 5:51 PM
Wow, nice score. All I ever find at garage sales are broken toys and polyester clothing.
Tom Winship
05-24-2009, 6:07 PM
In looking at the end grain of the table, it appears that it is antique long leaf pine due to the closely spaced growth rings.
Jim Kountz
05-24-2009, 7:05 PM
Yeah Id say you did way good!! That vise is worth what you paid. Are you planning on a total restore on the saw or just get it up and working??
Steve Vaughn
05-24-2009, 8:11 PM
Hi Jim,

I'm planning a total restoration. The saw actually runs well. It had a horrible table on it so I removed that before taking the picture. The original brackets/clamps were there but are not pictured.

Thanks,

Steve
Joe Melton
05-26-2009, 12:17 PM
I have the same saw, and it is my only RAS. The 9" blades are difficult to find, but I did finally find a Systematic blade at a sharpener that works great.
The saw is quite precise, but will not rip 2x4s all day.
Wolfe Machinery sells parts; their prices well express their reluctance to part with them.
I can send you a copy of the owners manual if you need one.
Joe
Steve Vaughn
05-27-2009, 12:21 AM
I have the same saw, and it is my only RAS. The 9" blades are difficult to find, but I did finally find a Systematic blade at a sharpener that works great.
The saw is quite precise, but will not rip 2x4s all day.
Wolfe Machinery sells parts; their prices well express their reluctance to part with them.
I can send you a copy of the owners manual if you need one.
Joe


Hi Joe,

Thanks for the information. I would like to get a copy of the owners manual. I'll PM you my information.

Thanks,

Steve