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  0 Thread: Is this what I think it is?
Post: RE: Is this what I think it is?

The added significance of 1939 is it was the first year the Unisaw was made and sold.  Serial numbers for the earliest saws began with letter followed by three numbers (A123).  It's guesstimated by br...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 22 13,709 05-29-2017, 06:20 PM
  0 Thread: Is this what I think it is?
Post: RE: Is this what I think it is?

Bob10 Wrote: (05-26-2017, 09:30 AM) -- "Sure looks like the one I have but never seen one in a commercial space." The very first '39 four footed Unisaw I ever saw was at Algoma Door.  It took anot...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 22 13,709 05-27-2017, 09:47 PM
  0 Thread: It followed me home potential Gloat
Post: RE: It followed me home potential Gloat

A gloat?  I disagree.  The problem is the mis-interpretation of what a Gloat is.  As it was originally used on The Old Tools List, a gloat was when you found something of extreme rarity, something muc...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 10 6,670 08-31-2016, 07:02 PM
  0 Thread: Rust prevention for RAS ways?
Post: Re: Rust prevention for RAS ways?

Paraffin.
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 5 2,561 05-28-2016, 09:04 PM
  0 Thread: Cleaning-Up older Unisaw
Post: Re: Cleaning-Up older Unisaw

Paraffin.[br][br]It holds up great.
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 5 8,434 03-26-2016, 08:23 PM
  0 Thread: Helped a friend load some equipment today
Post: Re: Helped a friend load some equipment today

[blockquote]Jonny Rocket said:[hr][br][br]Impressive. The former owner was one fascinating guy. [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]He spent most of his life studying all things mechanical. His shops showed...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 5 4,428 02-14-2016, 12:24 PM
  0 Thread: Gang grinder?
Post: Re: Gang grinder?

[blockquote]jgourlay said:[hr][br]But then, what I don't want is to a) kill my dumb self[br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]In that case you'd be best off considering getting a belt grinder for grinding non-...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 6 3,685 02-08-2016, 07:10 PM
  0 Thread: Amf Float Lock vise parts
Post: Re: Amf Float Lock vise parts

Try searching company names like Heinrich or Wahlstrom.[br][br]You might also want to looks at these two topics from the OWWM forums.[br][br]http://www.owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=98332 (http://w...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 3 7,805 01-16-2016, 09:46 PM
  0 Thread: 1960s Uni vs Ridgid R4512
Post: Re: 1960s Uni vs Ridgid R4512

Ten-ish years ago I priced a No. 83-611 motor like that from Delta. At the time they were $700 plus.[br][br]That motor was was specifically made for use in Unisaws with oval side openings.
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 9 7,787 01-05-2016, 08:50 PM
  0 Thread: Band saw gloat
Post: Re: Band saw gloat

[blockquote]SteveF said:[hr][br]Does anybody know the best way to remove that paddle without breaking it? [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]It's hard to say from where I am. Take the cover off and see wha...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 21 8,831 12-28-2015, 09:55 AM
  0 Thread: Stationary belt sander vs disc sander?
Post: Re: Stationary belt sander vs disc sander?

In most instances a disk sander is a roughing machine, perfect when making jigs and templates. For finish work it excels at trimming miters. It isn't a machine that leaves a finish ready surface.[br...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 36 33,923 12-27-2015, 05:23 PM
  0 Thread: Band saw gloat
Post: Re: Band saw gloat

The real gloat here is having all the original thumb nuts for the back panel and an original No. 132 switch box. Is there a Cutler-Hammer ball-tip switch in there also?
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 21 8,831 12-27-2015, 05:16 PM
  0 Thread: What ever happen to?
Post: Re: What ever happen to?

I think he's working for the city now.[br][br]He's also looking at building a small shop.
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 3 5,746 12-12-2015, 12:05 PM
  0 Thread: A Safer Way To Make This Cut?
Post: Re: A Safer Way To Make This Cut?

Plow out the majority of waste with a dado blade on the saw.[br][br]Follow that with a dovetail bit on the router table. Do the far cut first, flip/rotate, make the same cut along the opposite edge.[...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,514 12-06-2015, 03:27 PM
  0 Thread: Motor pulley size on a jointer
Post: Re: Motor pulley size on a jointer

[blockquote]bobs64ford352 said:[hr][br]with a 3.5" stock pulley would turn the head at 5366rpm,[br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]My Delta No. 37-315 8" is designed to spin at 5175 RPM.[br][br]You can look ...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 1 7,090 11-21-2015, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: New (to me) Unisaw, after much wanting.
Post: Re: New (to me) Unisaw, after much wanting.

[blockquote]kompera said:[hr][br]One question for the assembled, a 10" blade sticks above the surface of the table by 1/8" or so, is that normal on these?[br][br][hr][/blockquote][br]Typically Unisaw ...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 8 6,359 11-15-2015, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: I need help and info on my 1956 RAS
Post: Re: I need help and info on my 1956 RAS

If it's a DeWalt you might try Original Saw, though their stock might be limited to the saws they took on from the DeWalt line,
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 3 3,901 10-31-2015, 11:34 AM
  0 Thread: lathe restoration
Post: Re: lathe restoration

In case anyone was looking for inspiration.[br][br]http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=158529 (http://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=158529)
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 4 3,403 10-18-2015, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Drill Press Cabinet
Post: Re: Drill Press Cabinet

[blockquote]JohnnyEgo said:[hr][br]I made the drawers using a lock miter bit. They aren't quite perfect, but for the limited practice I have had with the bit, I think they came out well enough.[br][b...
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 8 5,761 10-18-2015, 09:23 AM
  0 Thread: Tool ID needed
Post: Re: Tool ID needed

7/16-14 thread?[br][br]http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1102/1585.pdf (http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1102/1585.pdf)
Unisaw A100 Woodworking Power Tools 6 3,744 09-21-2015, 08:16 PM

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