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johnny means
02-02-2020, 11:48 PM
Picked this little guy up today.
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Wait for it.
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Yes, fifty bucks. $12 in tolls and about $6 in gas, I'm still in for under $70.
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A little surface rust and...
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Some confounding adjustments, but otherwise in great shape.
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Finally, a chance to try out that new metal finishing gadget.
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I figure I've still got some cap room to throw on a link belt and a couple of good blades.
Any suggestions from those with 14" clone experience are welcome.

Doug Garson
02-03-2020, 12:00 AM
Looks like it needs some work on the guides but the table came out great. Definitely counts as a steal at that price. Well done.

Larry Edgerton
02-03-2020, 5:18 AM
Nice! With that sticker still on the table I would say it has few miles on it.

Frederick Skelly
02-03-2020, 6:36 AM
I'd be pleased to have found that. Good for you!

tom lucas
02-03-2020, 7:28 AM
blades - Lenox bimetal. FWIR those Rigids are known to vibrate but it can be remedied with adjustments and a link belt sometimes. Tune it up and it'll work great for you.

Jacob Reverb
02-03-2020, 9:16 AM
Nice score. Enjoy.

Matt Day
02-03-2020, 10:00 AM
I looked up that Metabo drum sander - did it really cost you $600?

Jim Becker
02-03-2020, 10:00 AM
IMHO, good buy...and a nice little saw for general utility once you get it cleaned up with a little elbow grease. I think there are many of us that could benefit from having a small band saw like this in our shops to compliment a big one or for folks who do small projects regularly. Nice find!

Mike Kees
02-03-2020, 12:49 PM
good deal. I would have bought it for that money.

Bruce Page
02-03-2020, 1:17 PM
Great find! I wish I had kept my 14” saw when I upgraded. That Metabo burnisher is really cool.