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01-25-2018 03:55 AM

Currently running a delta 34-426, thinking of going to a unisaw junior with original motor and in good shape. Would be moving over the biesemeyer fence. I know the blade is smaller, is this a foolish move?

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#1 posted 01-25-2018 04:02 AM

Unisaw Jr. was a relatively rare machine only produced for a limited time (1948 to 1951?), so there isn’t a lot of parts available should you need them. It’s also only an 8” saw… if that matters to you. If your existing saw is in good condition, I’d keep looking. A Unisaw Jr. is nothing like a Unisaw and is more like a contractor saw similar to what you already have.

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Brad

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