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  1. 02-02-2020, 11:48 PM #1
    johnny means
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    Look what he cat dragged in. (Gloat)

    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.
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  3. 02-03-2020, 12:00 AM #2
    Doug Garson
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    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.
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  4. 02-03-2020, 5:18 AM #3
    Larry Edgerton
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    Nice! With that sticker still on the table I would say it has few miles on it.
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  5. 02-03-2020, 6:36 AM #4
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    I'd be pleased to have found that. Good for you!
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  6. 02-03-2020, 7:28 AM #5
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    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.
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  7. 02-03-2020, 9:16 AM #6
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    Nice score. Enjoy.
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  8. 02-03-2020, 10:00 AM #7
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    I looked up that Metabo drum sander - did it really cost you $600?
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  9. 02-03-2020, 10:00 AM #8
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    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!
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  10. 02-03-2020, 12:49 PM #9
    Mike Kees
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    good deal. I would have bought it for that money.
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  11. 02-03-2020, 1:17 PM #10
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    Great find! I wish I had kept my 14” saw when I upgraded. That Metabo burnisher is really cool.
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