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Awl--

I'm in the market for a 16" DoAll, and came across a local dealer w/ an
interesting older model.
It's much heavier than more recent models, w/ some neat features, one of
them is a weight-driven power feed! Actuated by a foot pedal in front, and
chains/wire rope that hook to a doodad that holds the work. !!
It is variable speed (2 ranges), old blade welder, side rail on the table
like what's on a table saw, about 7 feet tall. Big metal circular speed
chart on the front, lite, *dust blower*, probably other stuff I forgot
about. Seems in good condition.

Did I say it's *heavy*?! I think a 3/4" base plate.

Not as sleek/compact as my buddy's not-as-old 16" DoAll, but seems to have
many more bells/whistles. I'm leaning toward the lighter version, tho, being
a one-dude shop...

Asking $1600, also a bit more than I want to spend.
A good/decent deal? Are the older DoAlls a good bet?

One thing I wonder about on DoAll's is that they don't use ball bearing
guides for the blade. Anyone ever add these?

Appreciate all opinions.

That sounds like an ML or Metalmaster. I've got a 1948 ML, the
Metalmasters go back to the late 30s. They seem to be more rugged no-
compromise machines compared to the newer small DoAlls. The newer saws
do have a wider speed range on the high end. The MLs top out at 1500FPM
- not a big deal unless you're planning on doing a lot of wood sawing or
want friction sawing capability.

$1600 sounds reasonable to me for a saw that you can inspect and try out
from a reputable dealer. I've seen these saws sell on ebay and at
auctions for under $1000.

Ned Simmons