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Should I jump on it?

MRockwell | Posted in Tools for Home Building on October 26, 2008 05:16am

I found a Delta unisaw on CL last night.  It’s a 36-953 left-tilt with 30″ Biesemeyer, Forrest blade, Dubby sled, and all original parts that came with saw.  So what’s a good deal on a saw like this? 

 

 

 

Mitch

Be hidin’ the price of $1000

http://www.freewebs.com/glenndalepedalplane/
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  1. woody1777 | Oct 26, 2008 05:35pm | #1

    I wouldn't pay a dollar less than $250....................lol

    Naive but refreshing !

  2. ditchburns | Oct 26, 2008 05:39pm | #2

    I couldn't help myself. I had to open this thread. That title reminds me of being 23 years old, half in the bag, it's 2:00 a.m. and I say that to myself while surveying the nights rejects.

    To answer your question. I always check ebay before I buy based on price.

    Are you old enough to remember when sex was safe and pot was dangerous?

    DITCH

    1. MRockwell | Oct 26, 2008 05:44pm | #3

      Hey thanks, I didn't think of that.  Gotta go to eBay...

       

       

       

      Mitchhttp://www.freewebs.com/glenndalepedalplane/

      1. Waters | Oct 26, 2008 05:50pm | #6

        make sure you sign in and look at completed sales. 

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      Sphere | Oct 26, 2008 05:48pm | #4

      DUDE! Yer BACK!

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      1. ditchburns | Oct 26, 2008 06:07pm | #8

        Hey Bro,Gettin' back into the swing of it. Thanks,Rich

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          Sphere | Oct 26, 2008 06:33pm | #9

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          1. rez | Oct 26, 2008 06:37pm | #10

            dang, did you mill that from raw? 

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            Sphere | Oct 26, 2008 06:45pm | #11

            LMAO, yea..and IT WENT AWAY! LOL...

            be censored for nature now..omg, we're screwed.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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            They kill Prophets, for Profits.

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            Sphere | Oct 26, 2008 06:48pm | #12

            here watch..the thread goes POOF!

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          4. ditchburns | Oct 26, 2008 06:53pm | #13

            I'm totally diggin on it.

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            Sphere | Oct 26, 2008 07:00pm | #15

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          6. Pelipeth | Oct 27, 2008 02:48am | #23

            That looks like aeromatic cedar---??????

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            Sphere | Oct 27, 2008 05:06am | #24

            it is.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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    3. Hudson Valley Carpenter | Oct 26, 2008 06:54pm | #14

      reminds me of being 23 years old, half in the bag, it's 2:00 a.m. and I say that to myself while surveying the nights rejects.

      And now you're 63, completely wasted and it's 9:00 p.m. when you say that to yourself while looking at your DW.  ;-)

      1. ditchburns | Oct 26, 2008 07:26pm | #16

        I don't have a DW. But if I did....

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    basswood | Oct 26, 2008 05:49pm | #5

    Hey Mitch,

    All well down there?

    I paid $1200 for a 2002 Unisaw with 50" rip, w/ tennoning jig, mobile base, etc.

    If it is in good shape, $800-1000, would be a good deal.

    All the best,

    Brian

    1. MRockwell | Oct 26, 2008 05:58pm | #7

      Hey Brian,

      All's well here.  I was thinking of calling you and pick your brain. 

      I'm currently using an old contractor's saw with a 50" Biesemeyer, and I have 2003 contractor's saw with 30" biesemeyer that I take to jobsites.  Having a left tilt would be nice, anything would be better than the saw I currently use.

       

      Mitchhttp://www.freewebs.com/glenndalepedalplane/

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        basswood | Oct 27, 2008 01:54am | #20

        I was using a Bosch TS in the shop, before I bought the Unisaw. Man, the Delta is a great saw.My saw retailed for about twice what I paid and still had the original blade in it...like new condition. I try to pay 50% of retail on CL.If you get that saw, try a Freud Glueline Rip blade, your jointer will start collecting dust.Cheers,Bass

    2. mike585 | Oct 26, 2008 11:53pm | #19

      I want that building.

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        basswood | Oct 27, 2008 02:00am | #21

        Hi Mike,My shop is an old Big Band Era dance hall. I like to listen to Big Band Jazz while I work there. :o)Regards,Brian

        1. MRockwell | Oct 27, 2008 02:27am | #22

          Thanks guys for the advise. 

          After asking a couple questions, the seller let me know it comes with the mobile base(not a big deal to me) and dado saw blades(have no clue what brand).  He also said it is about 2-3 years old and was used for about 4 months while he was finishing his basement.  I guess the main thing I was looking at was that it hadn't been used much.  The saw I have was well used when I started using it, and it is ready for the scrap pile(in my opinion).

            I will probably hold out.  I usually don't look at tools on CL, but have been looking this week.  This saw caught my attention because it is just 15 minutes away.  He also has a Delta 50-760 dust collector for $250.  Wonder if he would let them both go for $1000?  Then I might jump:)

           

          Mitch

          http://www.freewebs.com/glenndalepedalplane/

          Edited 10/26/2008 7:29 pm ET by MRockwell

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            Dreamcatcher | Oct 27, 2008 03:44pm | #25

            "The saw I have was well used when I started using it, and it is ready for the scrap pile(in my opinion)."What make and model saw do you have now? Funny, when I bought my tablesaw, I had just upgraded from a $100 Craftsman plastic POS benchtop tablesaw (that still won't die) to a Bosch 4000 with gravity rise base. I spent $630 OTD on the Bosch and accessories. Three weeks later the CL deal pops up. My wife was pizzed.Same when I bought my RAS from CL. I had just bought a second Makita SCMS to keep in the shop. A month later the RAS pops up for $175. Then again I get the same old grilling..."I don't know why you need so many saws!?!?!?"

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    Dreamcatcher | Oct 26, 2008 11:01pm | #17

    I got a 3hp Delta Unisaw with 52" Unifence, cabinet blade, dado set, Delta mobile base, and a Grizzly 2hp 2stage dust collector for $500.

    $1000 seems high to me. I just saw a nice vintage 40's Unisaw for $250. If I hadn't just dropped $400 on insulation, that saw would be in my shop too.

    I wouldn't have paid more than $700 for a used unisaw. But I have patience...that is my zen of CL. If you can wait, you will find a deal of a lifetime. I don't mess with 20% or even 30% off retail when it comes to CL or Ebay......my wallet doesn't come out till it's at least 50% off or better.

    In browsing around major CL's for reference, I found that Saint Louis had a great used machinery market. If you are in central Indiana maybe you should think about extending your shopping range. I live in Flint, MI but shop Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Metro Detroit. It's not unlikely for me to drive 80+ miles each way for a good deal. But you know I'm sure before I go that the deal is well worth it!

    GK

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    Dreamcatcher | Oct 26, 2008 11:33pm | #18

    FYI:

    After a quick check of the Unisaw market in the midwest I can confidently say $1000 is average, Here are some deals that are better than average.

    Delta Unisaw Table Saw w/52" Unifence & Moble Base - $1000 (Orland Park) Chicago CL
    Unisaw $800, Jointer for $650 (Glen Ellyn) Chicago CL
    Delta Rockwell Unisaw - $750 (Peoria) Peoria CL
    Delta-Rockwell Unisaw Table Saw - $975 (Mid County) St.Louis CL
    10" Table saw unisaw 3hp 220v router at end of 54" table with unifence 750.00 (Holland) Lansing CL
    Delta Unisaw for Sale - $900 (Kansas City, MO) Kansas City CL
    Delta Unisaw - $600 (Corning ar) SE Missouri CL
    DELTA UNISAW - $700 (Akron/Green) Akron Canton CL
    UNISAW DELTA 10" TILTING ARBOR SAW 200v 3 PHASE TABLE - $496 (Lockland) Cincinnati CL
    Delta Unisaw 300.00 OBO - $300 (Lancaster) Columbus CL

    Get Firefox web browser and then go to Craigshelper.com to search multiple craigslists at once. I searched "unisaw" in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio and got about 25 different hits, most were $1000 or more. Some of the deals shown here aren't as pretty as the one you are looking at, but you can trust me that looks aren't everything when it comes to quality woodworking machinery.



    Edited 10/26/2008 4:40 pm ET by Dreamcatcher

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