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How can I buy a New Cabinet Saw for only $20?

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Let the Journey Begin

Let me start buy saying I'm not trying to sell you anything, No secret formula for success. Just something I've been thinking about doing for some time. I have been buying and selling on the internet since 2002, E-Bay, Craigslist and various forums… In 2011 I started the year with $20 and by the 1st of July I managed to convert my original $20 to over $1800 by just buying stuff at Swap meets, Yard Sales and off the Internet and reselling it on the above mentioned sites. My only problem was I have always been into R/C… Cars, Trucks and Airplanes and when an off road track opened close by I spent all $1800 on a new R/C Truck and started racing. Needless to say that lasted about 2 months and I still didn't have my Unisaw. This year I'm going to try and use this Blog to document every purchase and sale to see if I can reach my goal of a Dewalt 13" Planer and a new SawStop,Jet or Delta Saw. The Woodworking Show comes to So. California around October every year so that's going to be my target date.

So let the fun begin… I got really lucky today when I bought a box full of Old Stanley parts for $15 at the swap meet this morning. After coming home and going thru all the pieces I realized that there was a complete #8 a Union #7 that's missing a couple parts and some extra vintage stanley pieces. I believe I can at least triple my money on this. I have already listed these on the Bay (user name is farkmox). For those of you in the So. California area one of the big swap meets every month is at the Rosebowl in Pasadena. Hopefully I'll be able to go next Sunday. lots of antiques. I'll try to post at least every week with the total and what has been sold… For now I spent $15 and have $5 in the bank. Thanks for reading… Should be fun.
 
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Good luck. I remember the paper clip to house guy also. I think I have already had my luck on a tool purchase and may not run into another one for a long time. Short version.

On 11-27-11, I was checking Lowe's for a replacement blade for my hand plane. I intended to type in planer blades. I was distracted by one of my 5 children and hit the enter key after typing only planer. On the screen was a DW734 for $30.03. I checked it again and the price did not change. I checked with the wife who was at work. She approved and adding $1.50 for tax I purchased the planer. I was full well expecting a email from Lowe's of an error. I picked it up on 12-4-11 from Lowe's after they notified me it had arrived at the store. Nothing was ever said. I have much respect for Lowe's due to this purchase.

I will be posting a review shortly of this tool.

Again good luck and I will follow you Journey.
 
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This sounds like it will be really interesting to read. I will be watching anxiously for your updates. Good luck on this and any tips you might have in being able to spot a good find would be appreciated as well. It seems the only items I ever find are ones people want way more than the item is worth so the prospect of buying to resell hasnt worked for me. But I might be able to learn from your blog. Thanks for posting
 
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First off thanks for following this and posting as well, I also remember the one red paper clip story. My only problem right now is almost all the money is tied up in one item so I have to wait to see what kind of profit will come before I can continue buying. once I have a few more dollars then I can buy and sell all week long. I believe I have my next purchase all ready set up. I answered an ad on craigslist today about an old Craftsman RAS… after taking with the seller ( who only lives about 2 miles from me ), He is willing to hold it till Saturday and if I can get it for around $40 I can make an easy $60 profit because it's on the RAS recall list and the motor is worth $100. It's not much but every little bit helps in the beginning. Thanks again…
 
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Starting to make a little money

I ended my auction early to sell the planes to someone localy for $60. I then bought the RAS I talked about for $50 knowing that it's on the recall and the motor is worth $100 for a $50 profit. So right now we stand at $115, not bad for the first week. I'll hit the local swap meet and maybe a couple yard sales on Saturday then the Rosebowl on Sunday, Can't wait. Just a side note. I went to Rockler in Ontario today, Man that SawStop saw is nice… My wife said she'd kill me if I spend $3000 on a saw.. :)
 
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The End of Week One...

Well, Week one is in the books. I had $115 going into the Weekend, I bought a nice vintage 1460 Delta lathe on Saturday off craigslist for $60. I have parted it out and it's currently on the Bay. I went to the Rosebowl today and bought a couple of tools for $9 which are currently for sale on another site. I also bought the first 47 issues of Shop Notes magazine for only 10 bucks… got a love the Rosebowl. I'm going to keep the Shop Notes but will deduct the cost from my total. So my total now is $39 plus what's up for sale. I'm hoping to be over $300 by this time next week which keeps me on target for October. Is anyone out there trying this for them selves? If so just be prepare because there will be weeks when you won't find anything… Don't get discouraged and don't let someone talk you into buying something you don't know anything about. Only buy what you KNOW you can make a profit on and everything else will fall into place. Hope your enjoying this as much as I am… Thanks for your time.
 
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Barn Fresh 1953 Delta Bandsaw

I was coming back from a job in Wrightwood, Ca. thinking about what I was going to do this weekend when I spotted what looked to be the top of a Delta Band saw in a yard. It was covered with a tarp that must have blown off. To make a long story short I talked to the owner and found out it was a 1953 Delta 14" Band saw. He stated that a neighbor offered him $40 for it a couple months ago so when I offered $100 he was more then happy to sell it. I already have a 14" Jet so I decided to list it on the local CL even though I know I can get more by parting it out I want to give someone the chance to restore it. I only had $36 in the pot so I had to add another $60 which technically goes against what I'm trying to do but this was to good to pass up and I'll make it right after it's sold. keeping my eye on the big picture…

Mark

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Barn Fresh 1953 Delta Bandsaw

I was coming back from a job in Wrightwood, Ca. thinking about what I was going to do this weekend when I spotted what looked to be the top of a Delta Band saw in a yard. It was covered with a tarp that must have blown off. To make a long story short I talked to the owner and found out it was a 1953 Delta 14" Band saw. He stated that a neighbor offered him $40 for it a couple months ago so when I offered $100 he was more then happy to sell it. I already have a 14" Jet so I decided to list it on the local CL even though I know I can get more by parting it out I want to give someone the chance to restore it. I only had $36 in the pot so I had to add another $60 which technically goes against what I'm trying to do but this was to good to pass up and I'll make it right after it's sold. keeping my eye on the big picture…

Mark

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I read a story once how a guy ended up getting a month stay at a beach house and he started with a paper clip. He traded up gradually and he left the trail of all his trades to validate.

This is a great find and worth the $100, but I would suggest removing this one from your article here. I would make the bandsaw a side project and count the kitty at $36.00. The only reason why I mention is that I think this project is interesting and I really would like to see you get your cabinet saw for 20 bucks with no other money thrown in. Wonderful idea and a great deal of fun. But no cheating :)

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The End of Week Two

Well I'm at the end of my second week, Had a very good auction making $286 after all the fees… I have a couple things working right now, I found another Vintage Delta 14" Bandsaw. This ones in much better condition but w/o the nice cast iron stand at a very good price, will see if I can get it. Other then that I'll hit the local CL and see what happens. I did list the bandsaw, hoping to start a little side pot to get my 13" planer. As of today my total is $322 not bad for two weeks… Keeping my eye on the big picture.
 
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A Second 1950's Band Saw.. This one counts

First off, Sorry for not posting earlier, I've been fighting the cold that's been going around all week. After deciding not to use the 1953 Delta Band Saw I found a couple weeks ago I hit the jackpot again. when I saw this latest band saw on CL I e-mailed the seller for a could pictures only to get a response of " Sorry it's sold ". After about 3 or 4 days I received a phone call stating the first buyer backed out and it's mine for $100 if I still want it. needless to say it was in my garage in about 20 minutes. I have already sold two items off the band saw for $100 so I'm still at $322 plus what ever I get for the second band saw on the Bay. Considering how well the first one went I should do pretty good. The weather has been pretty bad this weekend and that effects the buying so nothing new to sell. I hope the couple guys that are following along have had better luck this week. I did find out that Woodworking In America is coming to Pasadena in October, hopefully I can spend some money there. One more thing, What do you seasoned woodworkers think about the 1 3/4HP SawStop cabinet saw? Keeping my eye on the big picture…
 
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Planes and Saws and Levels... Oh My!!!

It's been a pretty dead week on CL, My auctions are ending today & tomorrow so I decided to look at a couple local yard sales. After about an hour I was driving by probity the last yard sale before heading home when I spotted what looked like a couple old hand saws leaning against a tree. when I walked up to the saws and elderly gentleman approached me and said " you like the old ones?"... After talking to him for a while he took me to the good stuff, An old hand made box just full of tools. He said " Everyone's interested but they want these for free… I want $400 ". After talking a little longer we agreed on $320 (that's all I had…) and he kept the box. I may not make a lot on these but it was just an awesome time. I'll be selling what's in the pictures, of course I kept a few for myself… The total count was 10 Saws, 3 Stanley 45's, 1- 605 Bedrock, 4 Stanley Levels, 2 Stanley Braces and about 35 Assorted Planes. My total is now at $2.00, I can almost see that Saw in the garage… keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Planes and Saws and Levels... Oh My!!!

It's been a pretty dead week on CL, My auctions are ending today & tomorrow so I decided to look at a couple local yard sales. After about an hour I was driving by probity the last yard sale before heading home when I spotted what looked like a couple old hand saws leaning against a tree. when I walked up to the saws and elderly gentleman approached me and said " you like the old ones?"... After talking to him for a while he took me to the good stuff, An old hand made box just full of tools. He said " Everyone's interested but they want these for free… I want $400 ". After talking a little longer we agreed on $320 (that's all I had…) and he kept the box. I may not make a lot on these but it was just an awesome time. I'll be selling what's in the pictures, of course I kept a few for myself… The total count was 10 Saws, 3 Stanley 45's, 1- 605 Bedrock, 4 Stanley Levels, 2 Stanley Braces and about 35 Assorted Planes. My total is now at $2.00, I can almost see that Saw in the garage… keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Good going, Mark!
 

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JUST AN QUICK UPDATE...

Just a quick update, I made $500 on the band saw and $450 on the planes so far with a couple still left to sell. I also traded a couple planes for a 20" Scroll Saw… I'll talk more about that one later. My Daughters 21ST birthday party is this weekend so I'm sure I wont be going to the Rose Bowl on Sunday. So far I have $950 in the pot. Keeping my eye on the big picture…
 
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I bought a nice Jet 6" Jointer

Well I had a person back out of a deal for the remaining wood planes so my total went from $950 down to $800. On a positive note, I used the $500 I made on the first band saw to buy a 6" Jet Jointer for $250 (pictures below) and I'm going to sell the Delta 4" since I don't need it any more. I'm also going to try and sell the rest of the planes at an antique tool swapmeet in L.A. on Saturday the 18th so if anyones going please stop by and say Hi… keeping my eye on the big picture…

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I bought a nice Jet 6" Jointer

Well I had a person back out of a deal for the remaining wood planes so my total went from $950 down to $800. On a positive note, I used the $500 I made on the first band saw to buy a 6" Jet Jointer for $250 (pictures below) and I'm going to sell the Delta 4" since I don't need it any more. I'm also going to try and sell the rest of the planes at an antique tool swapmeet in L.A. on Saturday the 18th so if anyones going please stop by and say Hi… keeping my eye on the big picture…

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I just read your whole blog … youre kickin ass! Nice looking jointer ya got there but i gotta say i love that old rockwell bandsaw with the cast iton deco base. Youve had some awesome scores.
 

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It's not always about Wood Working...

I'm always asked how do you know what to buy and will I make a profit. You can't just buy something hoping to make a profit. Do some research, watch the internet and see what's selling. Obviously vintage wood working equipment sells, I think i've proven that… Why? because there's a lot of people out there that enjoy restoring these machines and they always need parts. Same with old Craftsman 6" metal lathes… Highly sought after machines. Sure, you can sell the whole machine for $200-$300 but why when you can easily part it out and get $600 to $700 and in the process help 4 or 5 different people complete there restorations. Now I know there are the purest out there that just CAN'T part out a machine and I totally understand there thinking. Last year I bought a very nice, Complete 1940's Delta Unisaw for $100 with the intensions of parting it out and making a few bucks. Like all my machines I put it on CL first to see if there was any interest in the saw and I believe I listed it at $600 because I knew that's what I could have gotten if I parted it out. Sure enough there was a gentleman in Arizona that wanted it. After talking on the phone for about an hour I agreed to sell him the saw for $400 and by doing so I turned a quick profit and he receive an awesome saw. Bill, Ryan & Brian, I hope that answered your questions. Ok, After 2 birthday parties in 3 weeks I finally had a chance to get to the swap meet this morning and boy am I glad I did. Like I stated before. Buy what you know will make money and I know R/C. I came across these two guys who were selling the contents of a storage locker they just bought the week before. Storage Wars has everyone trying to make a buck on storage units and that's fine because none of them know what there stuff is worth and this is where you can score big… Did I say big? 4 boxes of R/C equipment for $350 are you kidding me. The picture only shows half of what I have. This goes right up there with know what your buying… Know what your selling also. Just like the planes (still have 23 left), This equipment is going to take a while to sell but there will be a profit and that's why were here. I hope your enjoying this blog as much as I am. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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It's not always about Wood Working...

I'm always asked how do you know what to buy and will I make a profit. You can't just buy something hoping to make a profit. Do some research, watch the internet and see what's selling. Obviously vintage wood working equipment sells, I think i've proven that… Why? because there's a lot of people out there that enjoy restoring these machines and they always need parts. Same with old Craftsman 6" metal lathes… Highly sought after machines. Sure, you can sell the whole machine for $200-$300 but why when you can easily part it out and get $600 to $700 and in the process help 4 or 5 different people complete there restorations. Now I know there are the purest out there that just CAN'T part out a machine and I totally understand there thinking. Last year I bought a very nice, Complete 1940's Delta Unisaw for $100 with the intensions of parting it out and making a few bucks. Like all my machines I put it on CL first to see if there was any interest in the saw and I believe I listed it at $600 because I knew that's what I could have gotten if I parted it out. Sure enough there was a gentleman in Arizona that wanted it. After talking on the phone for about an hour I agreed to sell him the saw for $400 and by doing so I turned a quick profit and he receive an awesome saw. Bill, Ryan & Brian, I hope that answered your questions. Ok, After 2 birthday parties in 3 weeks I finally had a chance to get to the swap meet this morning and boy am I glad I did. Like I stated before. Buy what you know will make money and I know R/C. I came across these two guys who were selling the contents of a storage locker they just bought the week before. Storage Wars has everyone trying to make a buck on storage units and that's fine because none of them know what there stuff is worth and this is where you can score big… Did I say big? 4 boxes of R/C equipment for $350 are you kidding me. The picture only shows half of what I have. This goes right up there with know what your buying… Know what your selling also. Just like the planes (still have 23 left), This equipment is going to take a while to sell but there will be a profit and that's why were here. I hope your enjoying this blog as much as I am. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Okay show pictures of planes. I only buy Stanley or Bedrock. SW on the blade is also good. Thanks Vince.
 

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Just an Update...

The one thing that I forgot in the last Blog posting was the money… I was at $800, I spent $350 on the R/C equipment and on friday I bought a Jet 89" Belt Sander & a Dewalt 13" planer for $350. after all of that spending I'm sitting at $100 in the pot. I sold the R/C equipment for $640 after all the fees and the Dewalt planer for $350. So that makes $1090 in the pot but I still have a nice Jet Sander and about 24 planes left. I'm taking all my planes, saws and levels to an antique tool swap meet on Saturday so i'm hoping to be around the $1600 to $1700 mark by next Sunday. Now with that said I think selling the Dewalt planer was a mistake, Only because how often do you find a nice 13" planer for $175? Of course only after I agree to sell it is when I start having second thoughts. The Rosebowl is next Sunday, anyone going? Thanks for following my progress. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Just an Update...

The one thing that I forgot in the last Blog posting was the money… I was at $800, I spent $350 on the R/C equipment and on friday I bought a Jet 89" Belt Sander & a Dewalt 13" planer for $350. after all of that spending I'm sitting at $100 in the pot. I sold the R/C equipment for $640 after all the fees and the Dewalt planer for $350. So that makes $1090 in the pot but I still have a nice Jet Sander and about 24 planes left. I'm taking all my planes, saws and levels to an antique tool swap meet on Saturday so i'm hoping to be around the $1600 to $1700 mark by next Sunday. Now with that said I think selling the Dewalt planer was a mistake, Only because how often do you find a nice 13" planer for $175? Of course only after I agree to sell it is when I start having second thoughts. The Rosebowl is next Sunday, anyone going? Thanks for following my progress. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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You are absolutly amazing me. I have a planer and 2 sanders but I would have bought those. I never find those kinds of deals in my area. You are a master trader!
 

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Nice day at the Rose Bowl Swap Meet

I had a pretty busy week, I sold the Dewalt Planer ($350), The rest of my wood planes ($200) and the Jet Sander ($330) then went to the Rose Bowl this morning and picked up a nice Stanley #193 plane for $40 along with a reprint of a Stanley #129 tool catalog that will make a nice resource book. I also picked up a small box of R/C airplane engines and mufflers for $60. I know I've said this before BUT if you like antiques and live in the So. California area you have to make the Rose Bowl a must stop. If my math is correct I had $1620 before the $100 spent today so $1520 in the pot and 13 items on the bay. Just a side note, The Rose Bowl is the second Sunday of every month so make plans to be there next month and have a blast. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Nice day at the Rose Bowl Swap Meet

I had a pretty busy week, I sold the Dewalt Planer ($350), The rest of my wood planes ($200) and the Jet Sander ($330) then went to the Rose Bowl this morning and picked up a nice Stanley #193 plane for $40 along with a reprint of a Stanley #129 tool catalog that will make a nice resource book. I also picked up a small box of R/C airplane engines and mufflers for $60. I know I've said this before BUT if you like antiques and live in the So. California area you have to make the Rose Bowl a must stop. If my math is correct I had $1620 before the $100 spent today so $1520 in the pot and 13 items on the bay. Just a side note, The Rose Bowl is the second Sunday of every month so make plans to be there next month and have a blast. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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OOPS, I forgot, I bought a really cool pocket Bike at the swap meet on Saturday. It was one of those things that I just had to have… Paid $60 for it and have it up for sale locally but I'm not sure if I want to sell it or not. I guess I'm just a big kid at heart…

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Stormin in So. Cal.

Well the storms going thru So. Cal kept me away from the swap meets but I did sell all the r/c engines for $170 after fees and the pocket bike for $130. Looks like another storm is coming in next weekend so it might be a slow week. I've been told of a nice junky swap meet in the area that, when the weather gets better, I'm going to try out. Other then that I'm just going to keep plugging away. I did receive the parts to fix the 6" jointer which should be up and running by the end of the week. I have $1820 in the pot and a couple things in the works, We'll see what happens. Keeping my eye on the big picture… Oh, I almost forgot. A friend of mine picked up a 9' stuffed Sward Fish for his garage. after hanging it up with only a nail it fell and almost hit his daughter so the wife made him get rid of it… GUESS where it's hanging now… It's in pretty bad shape after the fall but sure looks good in the garage.

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Stormin in So. Cal.

Well the storms going thru So. Cal kept me away from the swap meets but I did sell all the r/c engines for $170 after fees and the pocket bike for $130. Looks like another storm is coming in next weekend so it might be a slow week. I've been told of a nice junky swap meet in the area that, when the weather gets better, I'm going to try out. Other then that I'm just going to keep plugging away. I did receive the parts to fix the 6" jointer which should be up and running by the end of the week. I have $1820 in the pot and a couple things in the works, We'll see what happens. Keeping my eye on the big picture… Oh, I almost forgot. A friend of mine picked up a 9' stuffed Sward Fish for his garage. after hanging it up with only a nail it fell and almost hit his daughter so the wife made him get rid of it… GUESS where it's hanging now… It's in pretty bad shape after the fall but sure looks good in the garage.

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It was a bit cold here this weekend….but in So. Cal. just wait a day or so and its beautiful in the desert.
 

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Slim Pickings but don't get discouraged...

It's been a while since my last posting. Between all the storms coming thru So. Cal. and CL kind of drying up it's been slim pickings in the area. I did buy a nice Shopsmith Planer on a powered stand with a couple other attachments for $110, should be able to make a couple bucks on them. It also got me thinking, I've seen a few shopsmith machines on Cl lately. After a couple days of researching the Bay, there's a lot of people out there that restore and use these machines… I even went as far as contacting a seller that's been parting these out for awhile and doing pretty good on the east coast, some questions about buying these machines. The one thing he helped me with was to buy cheep, Under $100 for a unit and you'll make money, also attachments sell very well… So I think it's something to look into if I can get one at a good enough price, plus I'm at a place money wise, where I can afford a small risk to see if it pans out. After the purchase of the Shopsmith equipment I'm at $1700 Keeping my eye on the big picture…
 
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1960 Delta Band Saw & My First Shopsmith

Well, if you read the last post I bought another Vintage Delta 14" Band Saw. Paid $200 but this one had the original motor and the retirement light so I though the extra was worth it. I also bought my first Shopsmith ($100) because it came with the most sought after attachments (Band Saw, Jig Saw and Jointer), it's going to take a couple weeks but I should make a couple bucks on these. I'm hoping to be around the $2500 mark by the end of the month if everything goes to plan. after these two purchases', I have $1400 in the pot. I didn't get a picture of the band saw before I tore it apart but the Shopsmith is below. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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1960 Delta Band Saw & My First Shopsmith

Well, if you read the last post I bought another Vintage Delta 14" Band Saw. Paid $200 but this one had the original motor and the retirement light so I though the extra was worth it. I also bought my first Shopsmith ($100) because it came with the most sought after attachments (Band Saw, Jig Saw and Jointer), it's going to take a couple weeks but I should make a couple bucks on these. I'm hoping to be around the $2500 mark by the end of the month if everything goes to plan. after these two purchases', I have $1400 in the pot. I didn't get a picture of the band saw before I tore it apart but the Shopsmith is below. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Picked up a 1940's Delta DP220 Drill Press

It's been a while since the last posting. I sold the band saw for $560 and some of the Shopsmith parts for another $80 after fees which makes my total $2040 as of Saturday. Today I picked up a Vintage Delta DP220 Drill Press for $100. The Ser# is 1-1514 which puts it about 1939-40… This ones all mine, you won't see it for sale for a while. With this purchase my total is $1940, I have had a hard time selling the Shopsmith so I decided to split it up and list it on the Bay. Should make a couple bucks by next weekend. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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Picked up a 1940's Delta DP220 Drill Press

It's been a while since the last posting. I sold the band saw for $560 and some of the Shopsmith parts for another $80 after fees which makes my total $2040 as of Saturday. Today I picked up a Vintage Delta DP220 Drill Press for $100. The Ser# is 1-1514 which puts it about 1939-40… This ones all mine, you won't see it for sale for a while. With this purchase my total is $1940, I have had a hard time selling the Shopsmith so I decided to split it up and list it on the Bay. Should make a couple bucks by next weekend. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

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I can't remember, is there a definitive dollar amount you are shooting for???

I love the design of "Old Iron". The old machines have much more pleasing lines & character. Nice find.

Keep going, we are all eagerly waiting to see some saw dust flying from your $20.00 cabinet saw!!!
 

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My First Live Auction

It's been a couple weeks since I've posted, Had to take care of a few honey do's… Two weeks ago I went to my first Live Auction. The only reason for going to this estate auction is the owner was a wood worker and had a 10 year old Delta Unisaw that look awesome in the pictures and a few other items, The only problem was it was a right tilt. I think I'm over thinking the right tilt VS left tilt to much because I bided it up to $600 and it only sold for $650. two weeks later I'm still kicking myself in the a$$ for not bidding higher… I did win a new Kreig Pocket Hole System ($50) that was better then the one I already had so I sold my smaller set. I also won a Forrest Dado King set along with about 12 blades ($100), a Porter Cable 6902 router with both the fixed and the plunge base ($25) and a 1956 Delta radial Arm Saw with a Forrest WWI blade ($50) along with a few other small items. Ok, As for the money and where we stand going into the middle of May. I sold all the Shop Smith equipment on the bay and locally along with a couple other things. I now have $2040 along with all the machines and equipment I have picked up. I think I'm doing pretty good even though the money portion isn't really growing as fast as it was a couple months ago. I'm still looking for a new saw but if I can get a nice one for say $700 or $800 it would be something to seriously consider don't you think? I mean if you think about it, A new SS cabinet saw is about $2600. For that price I can really equip my shop and start making saw dust… IDK, Something to think about… Keeping my eye on the big picture.
 
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I'm still following and am amazed at where you are from the original $20. I'm not sure I would be happy with a right tilt but could maybe learn to love it. Never used one so it would take some getting used to.
 
#88 ·
"GOT MY CABINET SAW"... or did I?

We'll I had a pretty good week toped off with an incredible buy earlier today. I have always wanted a bench top mortiser. On Thursday after seeing an ad on CL, I picked up a NEW Jet Mortiser with 3 bits for $150. On the weekends I check Cl about 10 times a day knowing on the better deals you have to be the first to call or you miss out… After doing some hunny do's around the house I jumped on the computer to see if there was any deals. Right away I see an ad for a Vintage Delta 24" scroll saw for $50. I click on the ad to see the pictures and notice right away there's a Vintage Delta on/off switch that's worth about $100 by it's self, Running around the house like a mad man looking for the phone, I called the gentleman who listed the ad and asked about the Delta Saw he had listed for $50. he stated " Are you interested in the Unisaw, Scroll Saw or Band Saw for $50?" After apologizing for dropping the phone I said "I"ll take all three"... Two hours later I have what you see in the picture parked in my Garage. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with them but for $150 I'm sure I'll figure something out… So I was at $2040 less the $300 I spent this week, that puts me at $1740. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

Gas Machine Stool Wood Building
 

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#89 ·
"GOT MY CABINET SAW"... or did I?

We'll I had a pretty good week toped off with an incredible buy earlier today. I have always wanted a bench top mortiser. On Thursday after seeing an ad on CL, I picked up a NEW Jet Mortiser with 3 bits for $150. On the weekends I check Cl about 10 times a day knowing on the better deals you have to be the first to call or you miss out… After doing some hunny do's around the house I jumped on the computer to see if there was any deals. Right away I see an ad for a Vintage Delta 24" scroll saw for $50. I click on the ad to see the pictures and notice right away there's a Vintage Delta on/off switch that's worth about $100 by it's self, Running around the house like a mad man looking for the phone, I called the gentleman who listed the ad and asked about the Delta Saw he had listed for $50. he stated " Are you interested in the Unisaw, Scroll Saw or Band Saw for $50?" After apologizing for dropping the phone I said "I"ll take all three"... Two hours later I have what you see in the picture parked in my Garage. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with them but for $150 I'm sure I'll figure something out… So I was at $2040 less the $300 I spent this week, that puts me at $1740. Keeping my eye on the big picture…

Gas Machine Stool Wood Building
WOW, that is about the best buy I've ever heard of!

Lee
 

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#106 ·
You can never have enough clamps...

Every time I bring something home my wife always says the same thing. " Are you going to use that to build something this time?" We'll finally I can say yes… I've drooled over some of the boxes that you guys and gals have posted and finally decided to make a small band saw box. After gluing about 5 boards together I realized I only had 3 WORKING clamps. WOW now what am I going to do… after about a 10 minute search on CL I found a guy that posted an ad about a month ago. Clamps for Sale and to top it off he was only about 10 miles from my house. After talking on the phone I decided to make the drive and check out what he had. Paul had been working with wood for over 20 years but because of health reasons he was selling everything. He said he had over 20 guys go through his garage over the past month and not one was interested in the clamps or the exotic woods he had until me… I ended up buying 19 clamps, 3 nice pieces of wood and a complete Incra pro jig for $175. I believe we were both happy with the deal. After we were done Paul took me for a tour of his house, the furniture and boxes that had made over the years were just Amazing. Of course if you have been following this blog you should have an idea how I work. I really don't have a need for an Incra jig right now so it will be sold to help with the big picture. Now about the three items I bought a couple weeks ago. The Table Saw was sold for $300 to be restored by someone local. The Band Saw and Scroll Saw have been parted out and I have made just over $500 with a few items still listed. As for the RAS, I've listed it for 3 or 4 weeks with very little interest so parting it out might be the only option. So to sum things up. I started with $1740 plus the $300 for the TS and $500 for everything else puts me at $2540.00, minus the $175, I'm sitting on a total of $2365.00… Hope your getting something out of this. Keeping my eye on the big picture.

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Rectangle


The woods are Wenge, Walnut and Padauk.

Musical instrument Wood Composite material Metal Art
 

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#107 ·
You can never have enough clamps...

Every time I bring something home my wife always says the same thing. " Are you going to use that to build something this time?" We'll finally I can say yes… I've drooled over some of the boxes that you guys and gals have posted and finally decided to make a small band saw box. After gluing about 5 boards together I realized I only had 3 WORKING clamps. WOW now what am I going to do… after about a 10 minute search on CL I found a guy that posted an ad about a month ago. Clamps for Sale and to top it off he was only about 10 miles from my house. After talking on the phone I decided to make the drive and check out what he had. Paul had been working with wood for over 20 years but because of health reasons he was selling everything. He said he had over 20 guys go through his garage over the past month and not one was interested in the clamps or the exotic woods he had until me… I ended up buying 19 clamps, 3 nice pieces of wood and a complete Incra pro jig for $175. I believe we were both happy with the deal. After we were done Paul took me for a tour of his house, the furniture and boxes that had made over the years were just Amazing. Of course if you have been following this blog you should have an idea how I work. I really don't have a need for an Incra jig right now so it will be sold to help with the big picture. Now about the three items I bought a couple weeks ago. The Table Saw was sold for $300 to be restored by someone local. The Band Saw and Scroll Saw have been parted out and I have made just over $500 with a few items still listed. As for the RAS, I've listed it for 3 or 4 weeks with very little interest so parting it out might be the only option. So to sum things up. I started with $1740 plus the $300 for the TS and $500 for everything else puts me at $2540.00, minus the $175, I'm sitting on a total of $2365.00… Hope your getting something out of this. Keeping my eye on the big picture.

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Rectangle


The woods are Wenge, Walnut and Padauk.

Musical instrument Wood Composite material Metal Art
Since I am your biggest fan, you may send the Incra jig to me as I have a nice spot reserved for it! When you said you went to a Craigs List for clamps, I KNEW you would come home with amazing treasures for very little cash. Why can't this ever happen in my world? Keep on posting and I'll keep on drooling!
 

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