Craftsman Table Saw Value?

[Myk Rian]

Did you get any history from the PO? Any info about it?

[Myk Rian]

For dust collection, make this for your first project.

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[Doug Hepler]

Micah

I had that saw for years and used it fairly hard every day: miters, bevels, dadoes, finger joints, tenons . . .. It was entirely satisfactory. It does have cabinet mounted trunions and it was a great value for money in its day. I was discouraged by people who did not know what they were talking about, but whose certainty was matched only by their ignorance. I never regretted buying it. The saw may be well worth your time and money to get into top shape again. I don't know what's wrong with the motor, but I will say that while researching this saw I learned that it basically identical to Delta and Steel City models. You could look for parts there as well as craftsman.

Doug

[scott spencer]

For dust collection, make this for your first project.

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They pretty much did it at the factory already.

[Charlie Hinton]

You are walking through the troubleshooting steps, just keep going.
Was the seller the original owner / long time user or a flipper?
If a flipper, I would check the wiring carefully.
Someone may have wired it (or attempted to wire it for 220V) without changing the 110V plug just to save a couple bucks.
I am surprised the capacitors measured that close to spec.

[Dave Hartunian]

Most Craftsman tools leave a lot to be desired, such as sub standard parts and odd sizes but for $200.00 that would be my tops for that brand.

[George Bokros]

I have a Craftsman contractors saw from the mid 70's and it has a standard 3/4" miter slot.

[Charlie Hinton]

Micha, just curious if you figured out what's going on with the saw??