Last night my ~$100 Delta table saw worm gear gave up the ghost. (It
was a gift from a neighbor)

I used the saw for straight up cuts only (no bevels) with the blade
fully extended. The saw has no vertical adjustment but it will bevel.

(Previous to the Delta, I used a home-made adaptor for a Skil saw that
made an acceptable 'table saw'. 2 thumbscrews and it was on/off the
table. It was very portable and I hung it flat on my wall.)

I do NOT need a pro saw or dado ability.

My idea:

1 I am thinking of a used worm/hypoid gear circular saw as the
replacement 'motor'. At 13 Amps is is almost 2hp and the bearings and
the gears are pretty rugged.

2 I would remove the blade guard and I would mount my 10" blade on
the 7-1/4" saw under the table with the blade fully extended.

Anyone ever try this?

BoyntonStu