![]() ![]() I tuned the fence to the same tolerance and started enjoying a saw I knew would provide 30 more years of service. 001" of parallel to the slots on my table. In the week that followed I replaced the arbor bearings ($30) and tuned the saw to within. The mass of the steel cabinet and cast iron trunnion absorbed all vibration - a beast ready for any challenge. The 3-HP motor, 3-belt drive hummed to life and I could tell there was ample power to rip through the toughest hardwoods. I got it home and plugged it in (after updating my 220 outlet to 3-prong) and fired it up. Did you hear what I just said? I bought a Delta Unisaw for 325 bucks! It needed arbor bearings but was otherwise in good condition. One day while scanning Craigslist I found the pictured 1987 Delta Unisaw for sale. However, it lacked power and I was never able to adjust the unit to the precision I wanted to achieve. For 20 years I used a hybrid saw that worked fine. I've always wanted a cabinet saw in my shop. Over the past year I have put my money where my mouth is. It makes sense to spend as much as you can on this cornerstone of your shop. In my opinion it is the most important and most often used piece of power equipment. The table saw is the anchor of any woodworker's shop. And woodworking is a hobby that should be within reach for all people regardless of budget. There's no doubt that new power tools are awesome. ![]()
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