I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..). The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port. It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?). Any guiding
thoughts welcome!

Thanks!
Bill

On Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:55:09 -0400, "Bill" wrote:

I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..).

The Unisaw is a RT (mirror image of mine) with a Biesemeyer fence. Can't tell
how long because the fence is cut off in the picture. It doesn't look too
old, but I'm not a Unisaw dating expert.

The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port.

No information on the jointer.

It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?).

It should have one. The actual port may or may not be there, of course, but
the part should be available.

Any guiding thoughts welcome!

If you can get the saw at the right price, go for it. Make sure all the
pieces are there. Does it run? Rust?

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On Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:55:09 -0400, "Bill" wrote:

I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..).

The Unisaw is a RT (mirror image of mine) with a Biesemeyer fence. Can't
tell
how long because the fence is cut off in the picture. It doesn't look too
old, but I'm not a Unisaw dating expert.

The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port.

No information on the jointer.

It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?).

It should have one. The actual port may or may not be there, of course,
but
the part should be available.

Any guiding thoughts welcome!

If you can get the saw at the right price, go for it. Make sure all the
pieces are there. Does it run? Rust?

Thank you for your feedback!
I suspect the TS runs--and it probably got a share of use too based on the
number of tools
that are part of the estate. None of them look new.

I'm not sure, but my guesstimate is that it could cost as much as $300 to
have the TS moved (even
though they wouldn't have to move it very far). Does your saw easily
separate into 3 parts that could be
moved by two people with a dolly and a U-Haul truck? Don't take the word
"easily" too seriously...I just
wonder what I'm up against. I may call a mover before I bid! : ) Since
you were able to give me the model number,
I'll try to learn more about the TS online--thanks!

Bill

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 02:10:01 -0400, "Bill"
wrote:

Thank you for your feedback!
I suspect the TS runs--and it probably got a share of use too based on the
number of tools
that are part of the estate. None of them look new.

I'm not sure, but my guesstimate is that it could cost as much as $300 to
have the TS moved (even
though they wouldn't have to move it very far). Does your saw easily
separate into 3 parts that could be
moved by two people with a dolly and a U-Haul truck? Don't take the word
"easily" too seriously...I just

The saw is a late model right tilt Uni with what looks to be the
commercial 52" Biesemeyer fence. It's a good saw and as others have
mentioned, you might check to see if it's 3 phase.
Moving it is not much of a problem if you have a helper. The top
comes off with 4 bolts and you can leave the fence connected if you
are careful and have help to move it. Removing the motor is a good
idea. That takes the pressure off the trunnions when moving. After
that, it can be wheeled around easily.

Mike O.

On Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:36:35 -0500, Mike O. wrote:

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 02:10:01 -0400, "Bill"
wrote:

Thank you for your feedback!
I suspect the TS runs--and it probably got a share of use too based on the
number of tools
that are part of the estate. None of them look new.

I'm not sure, but my guesstimate is that it could cost as much as $300 to
have the TS moved (even
though they wouldn't have to move it very far). Does your saw easily
separate into 3 parts that could be
moved by two people with a dolly and a U-Haul truck? Don't take the word
"easily" too seriously...I just

The saw is a late model right tilt Uni with what looks to be the
commercial 52" Biesemeyer fence. It's a good saw and as others have
mentioned, you might check to see if it's 3 phase.
Moving it is not much of a problem if you have a helper. The top
comes off with 4 bolts and you can leave the fence connected if you
are careful and have help to move it. Removing the motor is a good
idea. That takes the pressure off the trunnions when moving. After
that, it can be wheeled around easily.

Note that these things are shipped from the factory in one piece (top on,
wings off) so, other than ease of moving, I don't see a reason to pull it
apart. *DON'T LIFT IT BY THE TOP OR WINGS.

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 02:10:01 -0400, "Bill" wrote:


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On Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:55:09 -0400, "Bill" wrote:

I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..).

The Unisaw is a RT (mirror image of mine) with a Biesemeyer fence. Can't
tell
how long because the fence is cut off in the picture. It doesn't look too
old, but I'm not a Unisaw dating expert.

The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port.

No information on the jointer.

It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?).

It should have one. The actual port may or may not be there, of course,
but
the part should be available.

Any guiding thoughts welcome!

If you can get the saw at the right price, go for it. Make sure all the
pieces are there. Does it run? Rust?

Thank you for your feedback!
I suspect the TS runs--and it probably got a share of use too based on the
number of tools
that are part of the estate. None of them look new.

I'm not sure, but my guesstimate is that it could cost as much as $300 to
have the TS moved (even
though they wouldn't have to move it very far). Does your saw easily
separate into 3 parts that could be
moved by two people with a dolly and a U-Haul truck? Don't take the word
"easily" too seriously...I just
wonder what I'm up against.

With two people and a dolly? *Easily*, whole. It weighs about 600lbs, but
it's not awkward at all. You might want to bring a couple of 2x's to use as
blocking to lift it so you can slide the dolly under. Getting it into a truck
might be more difficult, but a trailer should be a piece of cake.

I may call a mover before I bid! : ) Since
you were able to give me the model number,
I'll try to learn more about the TS online--thanks!

That's a good plan. Don't get caught in a bidding war, though.

"Bill" wrote in message
...
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/


It looks like the front rail of the saw, is not parallel with the edge of
the top--it looks like
the rail is slanting downward to the right. Does this suggest a problem?

"Bill" wrote in message
...

"Bill" wrote in message
...
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/


It looks like the front rail of the saw, is not parallel with the edge of
the top--it looks like
the rail is slanting downward to the right. Does this suggest a problem?


Looks like a bad photo angle to me... the camera angle is introducing
distortion.

"Bill" wrote in message
...
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/


In case anyone likes old-looking tools, I added a DP.

Is this 1950's vintage?

It's not running on phase-3 power, is it?

I would expect the auction site listing to include whether or not the
tools have single or 3 phase motors and some semblance of the working
condition of the tools. As best I can tell, they are all single
phase, but I can't be absolutely sure. If the auction site is well
known, I would expect the bidding on the table saw to reach at least
$600. $300 is wishful thinking. Even at $600 to $800, I think the
deal would be reasonable, if the motor is single phase. I wouldn't
bid more than half the price of a new saw.

Though there may seem to be a discrepancy with the front rail
alignment to the table top, that may be a product of the picture. The
rail, itself, looks straight. If it is bent, it is bent at the
location of the fence and it is hard to imagine how the rail would
become bent at that location.

I would expect the jointer to go for about $600, as well. My bidding
guesstimates are based on my online auction bidding and observations
experience for similar tools.

I wouldn't expect that shop to have updated tools and still have a
1950s vintage drill press. That drill press is much more recent than
1950.

Those are nice tools. It takes a hell of a lot of abuse to damage
those quality of tools. I suspect they run and run well. I would
suspect they are in good shape. If there is some "damage", it is
likely to be minor.

Sonny

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 06:12:20 -0700 (PDT), Sonny wrote:

I would expect the auction site listing to include whether or not the
tools have single or 3 phase motors and some semblance of the working
condition of the tools. As best I can tell, they are all single
phase, but I can't be absolutely sure. If the auction site is well
known, I would expect the bidding on the table saw to reach at least
$600. $300 is wishful thinking. Even at $600 to $800, I think the
deal would be reasonable, if the motor is single phase. I wouldn't
bid more than half the price of a new saw.

Just for a data point, I bought a new LT version of that saw for $1600 last
year. $600 to $800 would be a good price, assuming it is in good condition
(very little rust, nothing missing, 1PH, and working). Can you inspect it? As
others have noted, if it's 3PH it'll be a problem for a home owner. If it's a
5HP it'll take some serious wiring, but certainly not impossible.

Though there may seem to be a discrepancy with the front rail
alignment to the table top, that may be a product of the picture. The
rail, itself, looks straight. If it is bent, it is bent at the
location of the fence and it is hard to imagine how the rail would
become bent at that location.

I would highly doubt that it's bent far enough to see in a picture. If you
can see it, leave it.

I would expect the jointer to go for about $600, as well. My bidding
guesstimates are based on my online auction bidding and observations
experience for similar tools.

I wouldn't expect that shop to have updated tools and still have a
1950s vintage drill press. That drill press is much more recent than
1950.

?? Is it or not?

You never know. The saw could have been replaced. It looks newer than '50s
to me. Again, I'm not an expert.

Those are nice tools. It takes a hell of a lot of abuse to damage
those quality of tools. I suspect they run and run well. I would
suspect they are in good shape. If there is some "damage", it is
likely to be minor.

Look for rust. It can be cleaned, but it'll reduce its value considerably,
IMO.

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On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 06:12:20 -0700 (PDT), Sonny wrote:

I would expect the auction site listing to include whether or not the
tools have single or 3 phase motors and some semblance of the working
condition of the tools. As best I can tell, they are all single
phase, but I can't be absolutely sure. If the auction site is well
known, I would expect the bidding on the table saw to reach at least
$600.

$300 is wishful thinking.


Maybe I'll be the only bidder that morning? : )
Maybe I can get them to throw in a box of blades? : )

Thank you for helping me with the numbers.
I'll provide an update with the selling prices in case anyone is curious.

Bill

On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 22:13:34 -0400, "Bill" wrote:


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On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 06:12:20 -0700 (PDT), Sonny wrote:

I would expect the auction site listing to include whether or not the
tools have single or 3 phase motors and some semblance of the working
condition of the tools. As best I can tell, they are all single
phase, but I can't be absolutely sure. If the auction site is well
known, I would expect the bidding on the table saw to reach at least
$600.

$300 is wishful thinking.


Maybe I'll be the only bidder that morning? : )
Maybe I can get them to throw in a box of blades? : )

Thank you for helping me with the numbers.
I'll provide an update with the selling prices in case anyone is curious.

Sure. Win or lose.

Bill wrote:
....

It's not running on phase-3 power, is it?

I'd agree w/ other poster that info ought to be available but this is
obviously a home shop and the likelihood of there being 3-phase is quite
low. While again it's not possible to be absolutely certain, I'd say
the likelihood of those having come from anywhere except purchased new
by the owner is minimal at the highest. 3-phase stuff generally will be
found in industrial auctions where the gear came from production shop
facilities where 3-phase is readily available, not from estate sales.

There may be the one-off fella' you'll find who did buy old industrial
gear and add a converter or modify it, but it's not the norm by any stretch.

But, you'll certainly want to know definitively _before_ bidding altho
the prices you can expect to see will be significantly less for 3-phase
gear unless there's a pro in the audience... But, of course, then
you have to factor in what the converter's going to run...

--

On 06/04/2010 10:55 PM, Bill wrote:
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..). The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port. It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?). Any guiding
thoughts welcome!

Thanks!
Bill

The jointer is the Delta 8" Professional model. It's basically this one:

http://www.mikestools.com/37-380-del...l-jointer.aspx

It's a pretty decent machine. Yes, it will have a 4" dust collection port, but of all the
machines in a shop, jointers make probably the least amount of dust. I have that same model
in the 6" width, and I got by for years by removing the dust port and simply placing a
little trash can underneath the dust chute (which angles downwards away from the cutting
area) and 90% of the shavings just fall right into it.

--
What percentage of the driving populace do you suppose actually
understands the rules of engagement at a four-way stop?
To reply, eat the taco.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bbqboyee/

This is what I do to the home made port added to my 1949 4" Homecraft /
Delta jointer. The chips collect nice in a bag / garbage can.

Mike in Ohio

snip

It's a pretty decent machine. Yes, it will have a 4" dust collection
port, but of all the machines in a shop, jointers make probably the
least amount of dust. I have that same model in the 6" width, and I got
by for years by removing the dust port and simply placing a little trash
can underneath the dust chute (which angles downwards away from the
cutting area) and 90% of the shavings just fall right into it.

On Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:55:09 -0400, "Bill"
wrote:

I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..). The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port. It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?). Any guiding
thoughts welcome!

Thanks!
Bill


I think it was Swingman but not sure used a tow truck with a tilt deck
to move their saw. Seemed to me to be a pretty elegant solution.
Still not cheap but an easy move with no dismantling required.

Mike M

On Jun 4, 11:55*pm, "Bill" wrote:
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. *I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..). The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port. *It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?). *Any guiding
thoughts welcome!

Thanks!
Bill

That is a lot of saw. I agree with dpb that the odds of it being 3-
phase are slim. Going by the graphic on the Bies... I'd say no more
than 15 years old which is nothing. Look for nasty(deep pitted) rust.
It isn't a deal-breaker but should drop the price.
The possibility of that front box beam of the fence being bent is
almost impossible to imagine.

That jointer is a perfect candidate for a spiral segmented insert
cutter head. Great tool.

That DP?....meh...

"Robatoy" wrote in message
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On Jun 4, 11:55 pm, "Bill" wrote:
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/

What can you tell from looking (I'm sure your eyes are more learned than
mine..). The jointer, at least, appears to have a 4" DC port. It Does
happen to say Unisaw on the TS (it it likely to have DC port?). Any
guiding
thoughts welcome!

Thanks!
Bill

That is a lot of saw. I agree with dpb that the odds of it being 3-
phase are slim. Going by the graphic on the Bies... I'd say no more
than 15 years old which is nothing. Look for nasty(deep pitted) rust.
It isn't a deal-breaker but should drop the price.
The possibility of that front box beam of the fence being bent is
almost impossible to imagine.

That jointer is a perfect candidate for a spiral segmented insert
cutter head. Great tool.




Thank you all for all of the comments and suggestions. From reading his
obituary, it is clear
that the original owner was really into his stuff, having a metal shop and a
wood shop (and a
car collection and an "old auto-parts related sign" collection, other
memorabilia, etc...). He
probably could have taught us a few good lessons. RIP.

"Robatoy" wrote in message
news:27da3acf-486b-43a6-a46f-

That jointer is a perfect candidate for a spiral segmented insert
cutter head. Great tool.

http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/935


I thought you might enjoy this review (written by someone who made the
substitution).
Bill

"Bill" wrote in message
...
I just found a TS (Unisaw) and a Jointer coming up for auction. I posted
pdf pictures of them on my web site:

http://web.newsguy.com/MySite/



I arranged a preview of the TS today at the auction site today.
I could look past the repaired rust spots in the table,
but the several deeper 1/4"-3/8" wide scrapes across the top of the table
(caused by what I haven't a clue) left me feeling like I could do
better. Someone pushing large pieces through the saw might not have
their work affected, but I can already hear myself grumbling when
my smaller work might get stuck in some of the those scrapes.
I appreciate better now why "mirror finish" is a standard.

The thing about estate auctions is that I get the impression
I'm the 25+ person to have looked things over, and that most
"interesting" things (like hand planes, for example), that weren't nailed
down was already been picked up. There was still a "ton of" stuff.
A whole drawer full (and I mean full!) of screwdrivers--hardly any
sockets or wrenches. Few, if any, power hand tools or bits. Go figure.

Bill

The thing about estate auctions is that I get the impression
I'm the 25+ person to have looked things over, and that most
"interesting" *things (like hand planes, for example), that weren't nailed
down was already been picked up. *There was still a "ton of" stuff.

Is this an auction or an estate garage sale? Your description, here,
seems to indicate a garage sale type venue.

Despite wide scrapes (?) in the table saw top, don't underestimate
that saw. If the sale is, in fact, a garage sale, those scrapes are a
bargaining advantage for you. A gouge, to me, is/may be different
than a severe scrape, as for as affecting cutting results. What is
the prospect of being able to reasonable repair those scrapes, for
good reliable use, until you can better repair or replace the top?
Your subsequent description still hasn't convinced me the saw is not
worth $400, $500, $600. Sure, you can always do better, but when and
at what greater cost (maybe)?

At the same time, I don't doubt your ability to evaluate the tools,
especially after an onsite inspection.

The scrapes/gouges: Someone accidently gouged it with a router or
"skilsaw" when using it as a work bench? If there is a burr(s)
sticking up, file and/or sand it down, maybe?

Sonny

"Sonny" wrote in message
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I'll precede my comments with --



Is this an auction or an estate garage sale? Your description, here,
seems to indicate a garage sale type venue.

--It's an auction held by a company, but will be held at the
site of the shop. Upon my request, they let me view the TS early.
If they are wise they should remove everything from the shop before
the auction starts and move it out to the yard/driveway.


Your subsequent description still hasn't convinced me the saw is not
worth $400, $500, $600. Sure, you can always do better, but when and
at what greater cost (maybe)?

--I do not doubt that the saw is worth $400-500. My plan was to buy the
Grizzly G0690 (~$1200), so I'm not getting sticker shock. If you happen to
have
read another thread I started, then you may know have been arranging the
details of the
240v wiring now. I think that
your assessment that someone might have gouged it with a skilsaw is
right on. In fact. they (more than) scratched it up completely--probably
using
it as a workbench as you mentioned. BTW, in view of the confined
work area of this shop, that makes the most sense. You are insightful,
Sonny! Anyway, the tabletop is unsightful. Having a new tabletop on
the saw would change my outlook on it. I still have time to look into that
possibility. I do not anticipate that this option is viable but I'm
considering
it now.


At the same time, I don't doubt your ability to evaluate the tools,
especially after an onsite inspection.
--Don't give me too much credit, I'm a relative newbe buying my first
and, most-likely, last TS. I removed the throat plate insert to see what
kind
of splitter, if any, might be present. There was piece of plastic perhaps
1" by 2",
with a large vee on the end in there. The saw is a Delta Unisaw Platinum
Edition.
Can anyone describe how that mechanism "works"? This saw had a
"dust bag" connected at the bottom (I presume a DC attached there may
not be quite as effective as on some more modern saws).

--So for another $600 (twice the price), I could get a saw with a riving
knife, having a top
with a mirrror finish, probably better dust collection, simpler delivery to
my house, and a warrantee.
The Delta saw did sound great (I haven't heard a Grizzly).
The Delta TS did not appear to have a fine adjustment mechanism on it's
Beisemeyer fence (surely it's an older model ~15 years).

--Your post was helpful. As always, thank you for helping me think!!

Bill

"Sonny" wrote in message
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What is
the prospect of being able to reasonable repair those scrapes, for
good reliable use, until you can better repair or replace the top?


I checked on the replacement cost of the top--$639.95 (S&H, extra).
If this was a contest my guess would have been Really close.
That's why I think I have to pass. But I may go watch the auction just in
case...

Bill

I didn't realize a new top was so expensive. Mike's Tools lists for
$579.... plus whatever S&H to your area.

Consider this option, maybe:
Since you'll go watch the bidding and even with a defected top, set a
limit of (say) $200, bid up to that amount and no more. Don't respond
to (accept) the auctioneer's opening asking amount, especially if it's
unreasonable high. If someone does accept the opening asking amount,
then just play it by ear. That initial bidder is most likely an
impulse buyer. By not responding to the auctioneer's opening asking
amount, he'll be forced to lower the starting asking amount. If no
bidders respond immediately to the auctioneer's initial asking, a
bidder may announce (offer) his own starting bid, usually much lower
than the auctioneer's initial asking. You don't have to accept the
auctioneer's initial asking amount. He simply wants to start as high
as he can. The idea is for the smart bidder to control the bidding,
not the auctioneer. Don't exceed your spending limit. Don't get
excited and become an impulse buyer.

Prior to the saw bidding, observe bidding on other items. This will
give a idea of what kind of crowd is bidding, i.e., knowledgeable
bidders or impulse buyers, and how much money they are willing to
spend (is their spending/bidding reasonable to the value of items or
are they spending too much for items). Take note of a bidder who
flashes his money or talks money, prior to bidding... don't get into a
bidding war with this type of impulse buyer/braggart. Again, set your
spending limit and don't exceed that limit.

Sonny

Sonny

"Sonny" wrote in message
...
I didn't realize a new top was so expensive. Mike's Tools lists for
$579.... plus whatever S&H to your area.

Consider this option, maybe:
Since you'll go watch the bidding and even with a defected top, set a
limit of (say) $200, bid up to that amount and no more. Don't respond
to (accept) the auctioneer's opening asking amount, especially if it's
unreasonable high.


Thank you. Your suggestion is darn close to what I had in mind.

I confess that I'm not the best auction bidder. Sometimes I forget and
feel like I'm in some sort of competition--which it is, but of course
you know that the goal is not to win the competition at any cost! I've
won a few I should have let go of... You proffered good advice!

Bill

"Bill" wrote in
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I arranged a preview of the TS today at the auction site today.
I could look past the repaired rust spots in the table,
but the several deeper 1/4"-3/8" wide scrapes across the top of the
table (caused by what I haven't a clue) left me feeling like I could
do better. Someone pushing large pieces through the saw might not
have their work affected, but I can already hear myself grumbling when
my smaller work might get stuck in some of the those scrapes.
I appreciate better now why "mirror finish" is a standard.

*snip*

Bill

If the scratches aren't very deep, perhaps you could have a local company
mill the top. That would restore your flat top, at the risk of a couple
pounds of iron.

I've got no idea how much it would cost, it may be only marginally
cheaper than replacing it.

Puckdropper
--
Never teach your apprentice everything you know.