I am new to Sawmill Creek. I joined this forum because it seems to be the one that comes up as I google.
Last weekend I bought a Unisaw (34-802) that I have since found out was built in 1991. It has not been well cared for, but not over used (according to the previous owner's son). I got a great deal IF I can save the Unifence with the 52" extension.
The cursor is broken, seems they no longer exist.
My real concern is if it can be made to slide easily and lock down properly. I don't want to order the nylon pads only to find out this thing is done for. It would lock in some places on the track, but not in others. Now, the extension table needs to be rebuilt, the black frame the saw sits on is bent and the particle board top is done for. Also, my first job this weekend is to get rid of rust on the table top. Both of those problems affect the working of the fence.
I only learned what a unifence is a couple weeks ago. Any words of wisdom about how I can decide whether to put more money into this? A good website with videos and pictures? I don't want to start rebuilding the extension table until I am sure I am keeping the aluminum track.
Any help getting started would be greatly appreciated.