Unisaw and Bandsaw Gloat

[Matt Chambers]

Well, my luck day finally arrived. I am just getting into woodworking and have been checking craigslist compulsively for quite a while looking to score a deal. I picked up this Unisaw and Bandsaw for a total of $350. Both came with a few different blades, although Im not sure they are any good. The Unisaw is single phase 120v and came with a Vega fence.

Now my work begins in restoring them back to a really nice condition.

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[Dave Ray]

Merry Christmas Matt. You got your gift (s) early. Congrats.

[Frederick Rowe]

Matt - That's a great catch. The Unisaw looks great, original switch and access panel. If you weren't aware, Popular Woodworking is running a video blog on the restoration of a 1944 Unisaw.

Here's the link: http://popularwoodworking.com/Delta Unisaw/ (http://popularwoodworking.com/Delta%20Unisaw/)

Enjoy both saws.

[Brian Kincaid]

Wow you suck. :D

-Brian

[mark kosse]

Congrats! Glad you got both. I see now the bandsaw has some mods but it is still a fine saw. Since it is in the "on" position, it looks like the original switch was just bypassed with the wall switch. I personally like flicking mine on/off with my foot.

[Steve Vaughn]

Nice grab!

Steve

[Rick Potter]

Outstanding buy. You will have a couple winners when you get done. I had a 120V 1 1/2HP Unisaw about 20 years ago, and it was a great saw.

Rick Potter

[Mike Cruz]

Great gloat! Enjoy your restoration.

[Pete Bradley]

Congratulations! Stop on over to www.owwm.org (http://www.owwm.org) if you haven't already.

The Uni has the dust door, original switch and plate, and single phase bullet motor, really nice. I find that the original switch location isn't great, especially with the fence rails. I haven't done it yet, but some people report good success mounting a switch at the rail.

[Richard Dragin]

Being compulsive about CL with cash on hand can make your luck seem really good. That's some really nice Art Deco saw you got there, you suck big time.

[Jim Kountz]

Wow now thats a gloat and a half right there!! Congrats!!
Cant wait to see them all restored and back in service!!

[Mark Boyette]

very nice deal for sure!!!!

[Chip Lindley]

WTG! Matt! Both for $350 IS probably THE GLOAT of '09! To paraphrase that Russian commedian: "Eeesn't CraigsList Vaanderful??"

A little elbow grease on the CI and you're all SET! That Unisaw should do anything you need to do in a home shop! Light-Years ahead of contractor-type bench saws. That old bandsaw is much more solid than the newer models. Notice the *solid* (not webbed) cast column!

Clean those puppies up and get on with your woodworking! Merry Christmas!

[mreza Salav]

Wow! that's among the lowest prices I've seen for some good old equipment.
The seller must have been desperate or had no clue, in either case worked out for you!! Congrat's.