Members JayEhl Posted February 11, 2021 Members Report Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 8:08 AM, seagiant said: Not really, state of the art, but solid tools made when we actually produced quality in this Country! I can't agree more, especially I look at some of the stuff at Harbor Freight. That said, for a hobbyist like myself, I have a sander and a grinder from Harbor Freight and am considering an arbor press; forking over a bunch of money for something I won't use very much is me being pragmatic. But I do have an eye out for some equipment at estate/garage sales but boy, they go fast and the sellers are still proud of 'em $$. Quality does hold up it's pricing! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 11, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 7:08 AM, seagiant said: d a old Craftsman 50's table saw. The first real shop tool, for wood, I ever owned bought it for 100 bucks about 10 year ago. I love that thing it is an animal compared to modern junk. Most of my wood work had been by hand tools also. Your pony looks great!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members rodneywt1180b Posted February 11, 2021 Members Report Posted February 11, 2021 Totally agree on the older machinery. Unless you spend serious money the new stuff doesn't come close. Great job on the pony! I'm thinking about a better one for myself too. Quote
Members seagiant Posted February 12, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2021 Hi, Thanks, Gentlemen! Here is a pic of the old 10" Craftsman, it is such a solid machine, I bought a Delta T2 Fence for it. Only has a 1 HP motor, but with a thin kerf blade does what I need, if I take it easy. The 14" Planer is a RYOBI (made in Japan) 80"s model, but still works great and I can sharpen the blades myself. I'm now rebuilding a, 50's Delta 6" Jointer, so have a few tools to do projects with. That Bama, Red Oak, is so solid and hard, you need tools that will work it! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 12, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 12, 2021 those old craftsmans were built to add an accessory jointer i would love to find one of those somewhere. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members seagiant Posted February 12, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2021 Hi, This, is like the Jointer I'm rebuilding. I did want a vintage Delta Uni-saw, table saw, but the Craftsman was so close to it anyway... Just upgraded the fence and was done. Everyone wanted a lot of $$$ for their Uni-saws anyway! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 12, 2021 CFM Report Posted February 12, 2021 4 hours ago, seagiant said: Hi, This, is like the Jointer I'm rebuilding. I did want a vintage Delta Uni-saw, table saw, but the Craftsman was so close to it anyway... Just upgraded the fence and was done. Everyone wanted a lot of $$$ for their Uni-saws anyway! sweet indeed! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members rodneywt1180b Posted February 14, 2021 Members Report Posted February 14, 2021 Are you on OWWM too? Quote
Members seagiant Posted February 22, 2021 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2021 Hi I go there to get info on old machines or PDF copys of owners manuals. I now have the Delta 6" Jointer apart and I'm cleaning and painting. Replacing the old original bearings (New Departure) with new ones in the cutter head. I have a 1 HP motor to run it which will be plenty. Quote
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