"Jimmy" wrote in message
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I have a chance to buy a 17" Dewalt B&D power shop radial arm saw for $200.
Seems to be in decent shape, maybe needs brushes in the motor. When turned
on the lights dim a little. But then it's not on it's own 120v circuit. The
original manual comes with it, and a bunch of rusty blades.
Here's the question: If the motor needs brushes, is it worth the money?
Parts are still available, mostly used or made by a second party. There is
a place in town ( Toledo ) that can check it out and set everything (
heel, toe, etc. ) for about $45. Need some opinions here.
All advice will be helpful.

I think maybe you have something confused here. A 17" ras couldn't run on
120v. 120v motors are limited to 15a (occasionally up to 20a) and a 15a
motor wouldn't cut anything with a 17" blade.
I don't think I have ever seen one over 12" that wasn't 3phase.

In general, you should make all the adjustments yourself. They go out of
adjustment easily and you can't very well spend $45/month.