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Hey,

I found one of these:

Benchtop Model BTS10B http://www.rexon.net/product/a_bts-10b.htm

for $50. Anyone know anything about these?

Also just came across a Delta 10" Shopmaster for $60...pics on that one look really nice.

Thanks!

Donny

Buy the shopmaster

LelandCrooks wrote:Buy the shopmaster

I missed out on the Shopmaster. I've found a Sears Craftsman Table Saw Model # 113.242720 from I believe 1982 for $150 obo. Found the manual for it online...82 seems pretty old...but I was thinking...maybe they were actually build better back then...

Decent saws. If it's the cast iron table jump on it. My son bought one from the 80's and it's a very good saw.

LelandCrooks wrote:Decent saws. If it's the cast iron table jump on it. My son bought one from the 80's and it's a very good saw.

This is it here

http://savannah.craigslist.org/tls/1826401777.html

I owned that same saw for many years. I's a motorized, meaning that the blade is connected directly to the motor....no belt. That makes it a little more compact, but not as powerful as a bigger saw.

It's not a cast iron table, but it's pretty good. I made a lot of stuff on mine until the motor siezed. In fact I bought mine around 1983. It's a fine beginner's table saw and its certainly better than a benchtop.

However, I think that is too expensive. That should be $75 to $100. And make sure that you can still find 9" blades. If you can, and the price is right - you can't go wrong.

The 9" blade is a killer. My old retired to piezo duty Delta table saw is a 9". You cannot find quality 9" blades, just standard ones. I used an 8 1/4 diablo on it. Worked fine for the cabs with 1/2 ply and a sled. But not much of anything thicker than that.

LelandCrooks wrote:The 9" blade is a killer. My old retired to piezo duty Delta table saw is a 9". You cannot find quality 9" blades, just standard ones. I used an 8 1/4 diablo on it. Worked fine for the cabs with 1/2 ply and a sled. But not much of anything thicker than that.

I'm going to hold off on it for now and see what else comes up.

My tablesaw looks like the one in that ad except mine has the cast iron table and an outboard motor connected by belt. I decided it wasn't big enough for my needs so I expanded it:



It's now 7ft wide and 6ft deep and I can up to 43" accurately against the fence. The large outfeed table and side supports are removable. I can cut a standard 4X8ft piece of wood to whatever size without a helper or circular saw.

Whatever you buy, you can always make it bigger/better. Good luck on your continued search!

shane2943 wrote:My tablesaw looks like the one in that ad except mine has the cast iron table and an outboard motor connected by belt. I decided it wasn't big enough for my needs so I expanded it:



It's now 7ft wide and 6ft deep and I can up to 43" accurately against the fence. The large outfeed table and side supports are removable. I can cut a standard 4X8ft piece of wood to whatever size without a helper or circular saw.

Whatever you buy, you can always make it bigger/better. Good luck on your continued search!

Very nice photo man! Thanks!

Great table! I took a little different approach. My table is a rolling work/assembly/outfeed table. I built it the same height as my table saw so it serves as a 3' by 6' outfeed. It has power on both corners for sanding (and fans....it's hot down here). The top is 1/8" fiberboard and can be flipped or replaced very cheaply when it wears out.

I've been kicking myself ever since I built it wondering why I didn't do it years ago.

doncolga wrote:Very nice photo man! Thanks!

Thank you for the compliment! Whatever you buy, build or buy an outfeed table. They are worth their weight in gold! I don't like the roller stands though because if that roller is not perfectly perpendicular to the blade, it's going to want to "pull" your work in either direction as it rolls on it. Can be dangerous too because it could pull your work into the blade and cause kickbacks.

Bruce Weldy wrote:Great table! I took a little different approach. My table is a rolling work/assembly/outfeed table. I built it the same height as my table saw so it serves as a 3' by 6' outfeed. It has power on both corners for sanding (and fans....it's hot down here). The top is 1/8" fiberboard and can be flipped or replaced very cheaply when it wears out.

I've been kicking myself ever since I built it wondering why I didn't do it years ago.

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Very nice! Love the addition of the power outlets. Maybe I'll add power to this table some day. I didn't build it as a table/workbench, but since I don't have an official workbench right now (haven't built one yet ), it serves double duty. I just have to remember to "clear a path" on it before cutting a long piece of wood.

I don't have the luxury of leaving the table saw out, so having the outfeed table detached makes storage very easy. If I had the room, I'd do just what you did.....plus I'd have the other table too. And having the power on there is a must. I keep one cord plugged in all the time, then I can roll it wherever I want and still have power. Right now, I'm building my V-plate and I've got a fan plugged in - it's raining, humid, and hot.

Bruce Weldy wrote:I don't have the luxury of leaving the table saw out, so having the outfeed table detached makes storage very easy. If I had the room, I'd do just what you did.....plus I'd have the other table too. And having the power on there is a must. I keep one cord plugged in all the time, then I can roll it wherever I want and still have power. Right now, I'm building my V-plate and I've got a fan plugged in - it's raining, humid, and hot.

I barely have the luxury of having the table attached, but that's only because I compromised with the wife. I get the garage to do with as I please (as long as she can pull her car in) and she can do with the rest of the house what she wants. Least our tastes are similar!

I know that fan is a life saver. The climate near San Antonio where you are isn't much different than over here in Houston. Just like you said: raining, humid and HOT. I need a REAL fan. That little white box fan of mine aint cutting it.

I'm assuming the casters on that table are the locking style?