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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
#7 ·
That is a monster of a machine weighing in at over a half ton… Unfortunately, IMO, it is way limited for a machine of that class. Even though it has a 1" arbor and runs 12" blades, it can only cut up to 2-3/8" deep, and can only handle up to a 3/4" dado stack. I never could figure out why they did that, compared to the capabilities of the other 12" machines that were on the market at the time.

Cheers,
Brad
 
#8 ·
That is a monster of a machine weighing in at over a half ton… Unfortunately, IMO, it is way limited for a machine of that class. Even though it has a 1" arbor and runs 12" blades, it can only cut up to 2-3/8" deep, and can only handle up to a 3/4" dado stack. I never could figure out why they did that, compared to the capabilities of the other 12" machines that were on the market at the time.

Cheers,
Brad

- MrUnix
Generally shops that would have that machine would have other tablesaws or other kind of cutting machines dedicated for other tasks. They wouldn't be changing blades for rip cuts to crosscuts and then to dado blades.

I really don't think they were designed as a multipurpose saw for casual or even serious hobbyist.
 
#9 ·
Generally shops that would have that machine would have other tablesaws or other kind of cutting machines dedicated for other tasks. They wouldn't be changing blades for rip cuts to crosscuts and then to dado blades.
- AZWoody
Which is why I find it unusual that they built such a monster machine, only to limit it to tasks that can easily be performed (actually out-performed) by lesser machines. Why buy an expensive Semi-truck if it can't even do what a 1/2 ton pickup can do?

Cheers,
Brad
 
#10 · (Edited by Moderator)
Generally shops that would have that machine would have other tablesaws or other kind of cutting machines dedicated for other tasks. They wouldn t be changing blades for rip cuts to crosscuts and then to dado blades.
- AZWoody

Which is why I find it unusual that they built such a monster machine, only to limit it to tasks that can easily be performed (actually out-performed) by lesser machines. Why buy an expensive Semi-truck if it can t even do what a 1/2 ton pickup can do?

Cheers,
Brad

- MrUnix
Durability.

Those things were meant to cut millions of linear feet. Many times with a power feed and not miss a beat. Even a unisaw wouldn't handle that amount of producion. That's why Delta has their Invicta line which is more inline with the Olivers and Tannewitz table saws.

These are factory production machines for not just furniture but sawmills, etc.
 
#15 ·
Looks to be in good condition. I question how old? Looks pristine, but 1980 vintage. Heck I got socks that old.

I had never heard of "offer up" I went looking close to home, and there is a ton of tools, and most of them are for more than retail, and some look really used.
 
#17 ·
Yeah, my mistake. I was looking at those trunnions bolted to the table and got confused.
That's actually a pretty cool saw. If I wasn't faced with moving that thing into my basement, I'd probably talk myself into buying it….
 
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