My New Uni

[Mike Goetzke]

I had just gone through doing my own home remodel depression (tear-down, rough construction, cabinets, flooring, drywall...you get it). I didn't want to think about the hobby I once loved so I sold my 4-year old Delta X5 Unisaw with a nice router table in the wing thinking I would survive with my track saw system alone. A few months passed and I missed a TS. Now I was depressed that I sold the Uni. Then I found a NIB Craftsman 21829 and really liked it. It complemented my elaborate track saw system perfectly. But, on Black Friday while watching TV and paging the ads on CL I mistakenly touched my iPad screen on an ad that simply said Table Saw $150 OBO. I was ready to hit the back button when this vintage 1950's Unisaw appeared:


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After spending quite a few hours on it and sucking all the info I could at OWWM:


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This was one of the most enjoyable projects I have ever tackled. I think it's even given me back the excitement to do some more flat-woodworking!


No more excuses to stay out of my woodworking haven - my garage:D.




Mike

[Andrew Hughes]

She sure is pretty,did you buy her a new woodworker 2 Forrest to spin?You know she deserves it.

[Dick Mahany]

Mike,
Great story, even more impressive restoration! These finds are getting more rare by the week. You did well, enjoy!

[Bobby O'Neal]

Looks great. Let us know how it performs.

[Phil Thien]

Wow that came out great, did it?

Nice job!

[Mike Goetzke]

She sure is pretty,did you buy her a new woodworker 2 Forrest to spin?You know she deserves it.

Ha - that's what I put on it first.


Looks great. Let us know how it performs.

It cuts great. I made a few test cuts including 8/4 walnut. This old re-built RI-Bullet motor has some guts. I did add a safer interlocking paddle switch and have a Shark Guard on order.

[Bruce Page]

A $150 Uni will cheer anyone up! Nice job on the rebuild.

[Matt Meiser]

Well that sure beats my $250 Uni. Nice job.

[David Kumm]

Well done. You may find fixing old stuff is almost as fun as woodworking. Dave

[scott spencer]

Beautiful job with the restore...congrats.