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    It always amazes me what some "Professionals" do....

    It always amazes me what some "Professionals" do. I guess I was lucky that my training in woodworking led me to Teaching where I had to assume the responsibilities of Student Safety. The thought of...
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    Rick, That is a SCORE a four footed Unisaw is...

    Rick, That is a SCORE a four footed Unisaw is Prized! They are the most sought after, you got yourself a really nice machine much older then the '50s perhaps 1939 or 1940.
    CONGRATULATIONS!
    Get...
  3. Since you are limited to 110 service you might...

    Since you are limited to 110 service you might consider a used Unisaw. The old classic Unis will run on 110 service . The 1 HP versions are very capable for anything but Commercial work where more HP...
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    Congratulations that is a Nice Saw! I would...

    Congratulations that is a Nice Saw!
    I would replace the Bearings. Whenever I replace old, seemingly good bearings curiosity gets me and I open them up. The grease in old bearings has the consistency...
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    The Older Unisaws are sought after for a reason,...

    The Older Unisaws are sought after for a reason, they are great saws. Depending on what that $500 one has with it (Goose Egg motor cover,Dust Door, RI motor) that is a good buy. The older ones have...
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    I have found that at any of the BORGS you would...

    I have found that at any of the BORGS you would be wise to do a search yourself. They seem to lose things on their shelves. I found those Biesemeyer Fences that were on sale last year that way....
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    When I started teaching I was introduced to the...

    When I started teaching I was introduced to the Brett Guard, at first I hated it however once I got used to it I grew to like it. It is a quality item much better then just about all the guards I...
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    Those are Great Saws. That motor should do every...

    Those are Great Saws. That motor should do every cut you need to do as Julian said. The motor is very searched for because they run so well. The cast Iron and steel in those older models are thicker...
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    If I were fortunate enough to have a Saw Stop in...

    If I were fortunate enough to have a Saw Stop in the School I taught in I would never tell the Students what it was. I would even go so far as cover any reference to it. Just tell them we got a New...
  10. Whenever this comes up the first response is the...

    Whenever this comes up the first response is the Table Saw then some other cutting tool. I think the correct answer is the screwdriver which really relates to the Most Used Tool. Chisels are up there...
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    I think an often overlooked feature of a Jointer...

    I think an often overlooked feature of a Jointer is the weight and mass. If I am edge jointing or face jointing the solidness of the jointer has a lot to do with the final product. For years we used...
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    Jet

    Terry, If you go to the Amazon site that Brian mentioned and scroll down you will see another Jet #710115K JWBS-14DX 1 1/4 HP.(click oin it). That is the one with the 4" dust port. From the photo of...
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    That sounds like a Cast Iron Base Model. They are...

    That sounds like a Cast Iron Base Model. They are really coveted, kinda Art Deco looking. At that price I would Grab It!
    Those Saws are Very Good for Wood they work the same as the standard American...
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    What base is it on? Open.--Closed Cast...

    What base is it on? Open.--Closed Cast Iron---Closed Steel?
    I sold an open base W/M model in October for $400, it was in need of Tires. It was well used, but worked well until the buyer tried to...
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    Saw

    Hi Bob, I have one of those, the same as the one in the photo. They are bulletproof as long as the shifting rod is not Forced in or out. Mine was not used at all for a long time so the rod was frozen...
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    Those are very expensive saws new--$1800 I have...

    Those are very expensive saws new--$1800 I have heard.
    They will do anything the wood model will do plus the capability of cutting metal. You could use the standard riser kit on it for higher resaw...
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    Link Belts

    Anybody actually get these?
    I order some direct from Grizzly and was first told back ordered til 3/31. Today received a message that they are discontinued.
    Strange still on their web site at...
  18. Good luck with the new saw after you get it...

    Good luck with the new saw after you get it sorted out I'm sure it will work fine.
    It might be a good idea to start from scratch with setting up the machine. Do you have the owners manual? As Peter...
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    I used the Brett Guard in a School enviornment...

    I used the Brett Guard in a School enviornment for 25 years I had a hate love relationship with it.
    I believe it is one of the safest and best true guards on the market. I don't know an exact number...
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    I picked mine up in my car. The upper wheel...

    I picked mine up in my car. The upper wheel assembly and casting comes off with 1 bolt, the lower casting and wheel 4 bolts. You then have 3 easily managed components. Naturally the table, blade and...
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    If the Saw looks like it was taken care of I...

    If the Saw looks like it was taken care of I think that is an OK deal. Listen to the motor and spin the wheels by hand.
    Prices are kind of strange one day no one wants to pay a price, the next day...
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    I have the JET-JWBS-14DX thats the 14" with the 1.25 motor. I also have the riser kit for it. The only addition I have is a Mobile Base. It is a very good saw and will do anything.
    If you plan...
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    Sorry to hear that. When something like that...

    Sorry to hear that. When something like that happens you really feel violated.
    Keep your eye on the CraigsList for your area and those surrounding you, you may just find your tools listed there....
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    How old is the saw? If it is the deluxe model it...

    How old is the saw? If it is the deluxe model it will have the 1 1/4 HP Motor and if relatively new the Tension reducer rod and 4" DC opening.
    If you can get it for $450 you are doing fine in my...
  25. I think there is no denying it you need a Cabinet...

    I think there is no denying it you need a Cabinet Saw with a 3HP motor.
    Those who have mentioned older Unisaws with 1 1/2 HP motors that have enough power are comparing Apples to Oranges those older...
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