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#1 ·
woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
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I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
 

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#2 ·
woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Nice find on the bandsaw.
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
He Shoots! He Scores!!!!

Nice snag and congratulations on the saw…..
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
look forward to reading more about your small shop, alot of us are in that same boat.
 

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#5 ·
woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
The bandsaw is such a great tool. So much it can do.
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Nice pun with the words: would/wound,
" I thought this wound be a lot easier"
being a wood worker. :)
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Nicw score!!!!!
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Take my word for it, it's a lot more fun without the wounds…

Good Luck and

Be Careful!

Herb
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
good find Love it
 

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#10 ·
woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Shawn, After reading your post on your Grizzly Band saw I had to have a band saw for my shop… I didn't want to start smoking again, then quit & put away the $$$ I saved, so I just found a Ridgid that fit my budget. :)

Herb & John,

No "wounding",... I'll be careful, I promise

Herb,...Never mind
 

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woodshop on a budget (the Original #1) Ridgid Band Saw off Craigslist

What a journey! I thought this wound be a lot easier… But it's very fun… I just purchased a 14" Ridgid Band Saw for $120.00 off of Craig's list! I have been looking for one for 5 weeks. every time I found one, it had already been sold. I had found them ranging from $175 to $300. Well, patience and perseverance paid off!!!
Electricity Electrical wiring Gas Computer hardware Engineering


Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wheel Automotive design Vehicle


Building Wood Gas Machine Machine tool


I have decided to tell about my experience in building this shop. I will go over it all, so that others that are thinking about building a shop, but think they can't afford to, will have hope. More to follow…
Guys… please forgive me…It has been way too long since I made an entry on this blog.

I managed to pick up a real bad case of the flu… It merged into a full on Sinus Infection that had me out of work for 7 days & landed me an emergency room visit. The CAT Scan revealed full sinus blockage. This explained the dizziness, fatigue, and major dehydration… Well, I made it! The budget has taken quite a hit though. Hospitals ain't cheap… & missing 7 days of work makes it real hard to pay for the hospital. But there's still plenty of things for us to talk about. So, back to it…

Every Wood Shop needs a table saw… We'd all love to have the "Powermatic PM 2000", or the "SawStop Professional" as our centerpiece. Maybe, down the road a bit… it might be a bit more realistic for us to have a wish list with that kinda machinery on it… For now, we need something that will work, and that will hold us thru until we hit the lottery…

Craig's List to the rescue, once again…
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I picked up this 10" Ryobi BTS15 Table Saw w/ stand for $65…
Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Machine Tool


For now… this will do…

Next, we need a Miter Saw/Chop Saw… Drum roll please…
Mitre saws Automotive design Gas Engineering Machine

$100 Brand new, right out the box…
Tool Gadget Gas Electrical wiring Machine


With patience & a firm resolve to get what you need & fit it into your budget, Craig's List can be a Pearl of Great Price! My advice… (for what it's worth), make up a list of what you need to get started. Factor in your budget. Prioritize which tools you need first… then patiently hunt them down on Craig's List.

I have found my best Craig's List deals, not in the "tools" section, but in the garage sales. It may take a bit more time to hunt them down. But in the end, it's worth it… More to follow…

-Chefshep :) "When we allow our present to quarrel with our past, we risk jeopardizing our future." - Winston Churchill
 

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woodshop on a budget (the original #2)

Guys… please forgive me…It has been way too long since I made an entry on this blog.

I managed to pick up a real bad case of the flu… It merged into a full on Sinus Infection that had me out of work for 7 days & landed me an emergency room visit. The CAT Scan revealed full sinus blockage. This explained the dizziness, fatigue, and major dehydration… Well, I made it! The budget has taken quite a hit though. Hospitals ain't cheap… & missing 7 days of work makes it real hard to pay for the hospital. But there's still plenty of things for us to talk about. So, back to it…

Every Wood Shop needs a table saw… We'd all love to have the "Powermatic PM 2000", or the "SawStop Professional" as our centerpiece. Maybe, down the road a bit… it might be a bit more realistic for us to have a wish list with that kinda machinery on it… For now, we need something that will work, and that will hold us thru until we hit the lottery…

Craig's List to the rescue, once again…
Wheel Automotive tire Tire Bumper Bicycle

I picked up this 10" Ryobi BTS15 Table Saw w/ stand for $65…
Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Machine Tool

For now… this will do…

Next, we need a Miter Saw/Chop Saw… Drum roll please…
Mitre saws Automotive design Gas Engineering Machine

$100 Brand new, right out the box, laser sight & all…
Tool Gadget Gas Electrical wiring Machine

With patience & a firm resolve to get what you need & fit it into your budget, Craig's List can be a Pearl of Great Price! My advice… (for what it's worth), make up a list of what you need to get started. Factor in your budget. Prioritize which tools you need first… then patiently hunt them down on Craig's List.

I have found my best Craig's List deals, not in the "tools" section, but in the garage sales. It may take a bit more time to hunt them down. But in the end, it's worth it… More to follow…
 

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woodshop on a budget (the original #2)

Guys… please forgive me…It has been way too long since I made an entry on this blog.

I managed to pick up a real bad case of the flu… It merged into a full on Sinus Infection that had me out of work for 7 days & landed me an emergency room visit. The CAT Scan revealed full sinus blockage. This explained the dizziness, fatigue, and major dehydration… Well, I made it! The budget has taken quite a hit though. Hospitals ain't cheap… & missing 7 days of work makes it real hard to pay for the hospital. But there's still plenty of things for us to talk about. So, back to it…

Every Wood Shop needs a table saw… We'd all love to have the "Powermatic PM 2000", or the "SawStop Professional" as our centerpiece. Maybe, down the road a bit… it might be a bit more realistic for us to have a wish list with that kinda machinery on it… For now, we need something that will work, and that will hold us thru until we hit the lottery…

Craig's List to the rescue, once again…
Wheel Automotive tire Tire Bumper Bicycle

I picked up this 10" Ryobi BTS15 Table Saw w/ stand for $65…
Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Machine Tool

For now… this will do…

Next, we need a Miter Saw/Chop Saw… Drum roll please…
Mitre saws Automotive design Gas Engineering Machine

$100 Brand new, right out the box, laser sight & all…
Tool Gadget Gas Electrical wiring Machine

With patience & a firm resolve to get what you need & fit it into your budget, Craig's List can be a Pearl of Great Price! My advice… (for what it's worth), make up a list of what you need to get started. Factor in your budget. Prioritize which tools you need first… then patiently hunt them down on Craig's List.

I have found my best Craig's List deals, not in the "tools" section, but in the garage sales. It may take a bit more time to hunt them down. But in the end, it's worth it… More to follow…
I have heard fairly good things about the BTS15 from folks that actually own them. Sure not a SawStop, not even a BT3Ă—00 Ryobi, but still a good little saw if you set it up right. And you sure can't beat that price!

That is a very interesting miter saw. Never seen that model. What are the specs?
 

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woodshop on a budget (the original #3) HVAC Blower & Ipe' Wood Pallets

Okay, Time for another entry in my blog. this is actually # 3 in the series… I just discovered that they have a series tag for this…
I've been meaning to do this post for several days now. But it turns out that it was a good thing I waited. I have an addition that I will put in with today's entry.
In my last entry, I mentioned the HVAC Blower that I picked up. I contacted a few A/C guys in my area & asked if any of them had any used squirrel cage blowers they had pulled from old units that had been replaced. I got a return call from one that I left a message for. He sold me a 2500+ CMF blower for $30.00

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I plan to build the Shop Built Air Cleaner/Filter that I saw on a blog from "PocketHole69" out of it. I estimate my shop to be approx 2800 cu ft. So this thing should have my shop air clean in 5 minutes, (in theory). I'll keep everyone in on the Progress on that.

I also picked up on a lode of Ipe' Wood. Some of you may have saw the topic I started last week regarding a species of Hardwood from Brazil. "RichGreer" & "RickyD" were able to help identify the species. I had picked up what my source had at the time, and they told me to check in with them during the week.
Window Wood Plant Tire Bicycle


I was able to pick up another load & wanted to share in the spoils. So I got on the Lumberjocks site & sent a PM to another LJ in the neighborhood, My granddaughter got hold of the camera to document the events
Clothing Forehead Nose Cheek Skin


Here's Grandpa on the computer..
Computer keyboard Window blind Audio equipment Musical keyboard Beard

Table Computer Personal computer Computer desk Computer keyboard

My new LJ Buddy wasn't able to make it for this lode. But we'll try to get him in on the next…
Car Automotive tail & brake light Plant Motor vehicle Vehicle

I took my Porter Cable Cordless Circ saw with me this time, hoping to make it a better & smoother experience. With all of the nails in these pallets it is a task getting it loaded in my SUV, Let alone getting it prepped to work with..
Vehicle Car Wheel Hood Automotive lighting

Wood Hardwood Gas Plywood Composite material

Automotive lighting Automotive tire Trunk Wood Fender


I will need to figure out the best way to get this stuff ready to work with. Most of it is bowed or warped pretty bad. But it's free!!!...
Wheel Tire Wood Automotive tire Gas
..
Wood Flooring Wheel Hardwood Gas
...
Wood Gas Workbench Hardwood Tool

I think I'll build a workbench out of it… I think I have enough. But I sure will be busy for a while trying to get it all cleaned up. I ended up with quite a lode:)
Wheel Tire Window Table Wood


No Craigslist in this entry… I'll get back to some tool deals in the next entry. A workshop on a budget is possible guys. Even wood can be obtained for free or at a good discount… Look for companies that import granite slabs from South America/Brazil & ask them how there shipments come in. If you have a planer & a jointer you can turn wood that doesn't look very desirable into great stuff…

Until next time…
 

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#29 ·
woodshop on a budget (the original #3) HVAC Blower & Ipe' Wood Pallets

Okay, Time for another entry in my blog. this is actually # 3 in the series… I just discovered that they have a series tag for this…
I've been meaning to do this post for several days now. But it turns out that it was a good thing I waited. I have an addition that I will put in with today's entry.
In my last entry, I mentioned the HVAC Blower that I picked up. I contacted a few A/C guys in my area & asked if any of them had any used squirrel cage blowers they had pulled from old units that had been replaced. I got a return call from one that I left a message for. He sold me a 2500+ CMF blower for $30.00

Road surface Asphalt Electrical wiring Gas Cable

Circuit component Audio equipment Gas Font Auto part


I plan to build the Shop Built Air Cleaner/Filter that I saw on a blog from "PocketHole69" out of it. I estimate my shop to be approx 2800 cu ft. So this thing should have my shop air clean in 5 minutes, (in theory). I'll keep everyone in on the Progress on that.

I also picked up on a lode of Ipe' Wood. Some of you may have saw the topic I started last week regarding a species of Hardwood from Brazil. "RichGreer" & "RickyD" were able to help identify the species. I had picked up what my source had at the time, and they told me to check in with them during the week.
Window Wood Plant Tire Bicycle


I was able to pick up another load & wanted to share in the spoils. So I got on the Lumberjocks site & sent a PM to another LJ in the neighborhood, My granddaughter got hold of the camera to document the events
Clothing Forehead Nose Cheek Skin


Here's Grandpa on the computer..
Computer keyboard Window blind Audio equipment Musical keyboard Beard

Table Computer Personal computer Computer desk Computer keyboard

My new LJ Buddy wasn't able to make it for this lode. But we'll try to get him in on the next…
Car Automotive tail & brake light Plant Motor vehicle Vehicle

I took my Porter Cable Cordless Circ saw with me this time, hoping to make it a better & smoother experience. With all of the nails in these pallets it is a task getting it loaded in my SUV, Let alone getting it prepped to work with..
Vehicle Car Wheel Hood Automotive lighting

Wood Hardwood Gas Plywood Composite material

Automotive lighting Automotive tire Trunk Wood Fender


I will need to figure out the best way to get this stuff ready to work with. Most of it is bowed or warped pretty bad. But it's free!!!...
Wheel Tire Wood Automotive tire Gas
..
Wood Flooring Wheel Hardwood Gas
...
Wood Gas Workbench Hardwood Tool

I think I'll build a workbench out of it… I think I have enough. But I sure will be busy for a while trying to get it all cleaned up. I ended up with quite a lode:)
Wheel Tire Window Table Wood


No Craigslist in this entry… I'll get back to some tool deals in the next entry. A workshop on a budget is possible guys. Even wood can be obtained for free or at a good discount… Look for companies that import granite slabs from South America/Brazil & ask them how there shipments come in. If you have a planer & a jointer you can turn wood that doesn't look very desirable into great stuff…

Until next time…
Use a metal detector and have fun.
 

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#33 ·
Craigslist takes a "turn" in a direction for new tool acquisition ideas!!!

So,

I'm doing my thing…

looking on craigslist for the next great tool deal.

I usually rummage thru the "For Sale - tools" section for ideas.

Then I look thru garage sales which often will have better prices on the same types of tools.

One Saturday a few weeks back…

I stumble across an add in the garage sale section for a sale at a storage unit business.

They're cutting locks & selling stuff at some units.

Other units, the people are there, selling the items that are of less importance to them, so they can generate cash to pay that months bill before they have their unit, & possessions confiscated.

It was only a few miles away from my house.

So, I went to check it out.

The manager tells me they do a sale like this every 3 to 4 months, and that most storage unit businesses do the same type of thing.

Whether it's a "garage/unit sale, or sometimes it's a blind auction.

Anyway, take a look at what this "turn" of events produced…

Table Cabinetry Desk Computer desk Wood


Audio equipment Gas Gadget Font Machine


I had been thinking about a lathe. But had thought it best to wait till I rebuilt the budget…

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Varnish


Would you believe me if I told you that I got this lathe, along with the worktable, delivered to my house…

(take another look)

Tire Rectangle Wood Automotive exterior Composite material


...along with these Shopsmith carving tools!

Wood Kitchen utensil Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


For $50.00? !?!

Would you? Cause that's what I paid.

The guy that I got it from had 2 units that he had a wood shop set up in. Said he wasn't really using the lathe that much anymore & the $50 would help out w/ rent.

Win/Win? I'll take it!

So, I discovered another awesome method of finding super deals on tools for the shop. I will call all of the storage unit facilities in my area to find out when they do their sales & mark my calendar. Sounds like a real treasure hunt to me…

What do you think?
 

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#34 ·
Craigslist takes a "turn" in a direction for new tool acquisition ideas!!!

So,

I'm doing my thing…

looking on craigslist for the next great tool deal.

I usually rummage thru the "For Sale - tools" section for ideas.

Then I look thru garage sales which often will have better prices on the same types of tools.

One Saturday a few weeks back…

I stumble across an add in the garage sale section for a sale at a storage unit business.

They're cutting locks & selling stuff at some units.

Other units, the people are there, selling the items that are of less importance to them, so they can generate cash to pay that months bill before they have their unit, & possessions confiscated.

It was only a few miles away from my house.

So, I went to check it out.

The manager tells me they do a sale like this every 3 to 4 months, and that most storage unit businesses do the same type of thing.

Whether it's a "garage/unit sale, or sometimes it's a blind auction.

Anyway, take a look at what this "turn" of events produced…

Table Cabinetry Desk Computer desk Wood


Audio equipment Gas Gadget Font Machine


I had been thinking about a lathe. But had thought it best to wait till I rebuilt the budget…

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Varnish


Would you believe me if I told you that I got this lathe, along with the worktable, delivered to my house…

(take another look)

Tire Rectangle Wood Automotive exterior Composite material


...along with these Shopsmith carving tools!

Wood Kitchen utensil Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


For $50.00? !?!

Would you? Cause that's what I paid.

The guy that I got it from had 2 units that he had a wood shop set up in. Said he wasn't really using the lathe that much anymore & the $50 would help out w/ rent.

Win/Win? I'll take it!

So, I discovered another awesome method of finding super deals on tools for the shop. I will call all of the storage unit facilities in my area to find out when they do their sales & mark my calendar. Sounds like a real treasure hunt to me…

What do you think?
Excellent deal there guy. Now if you can get a deal like that on a Porsche 911 S Targa… (grin)
 

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#41 ·
A Table Saw for Free?!?!?

Okay,

By now most of you can see that I'm big on using Craigslist.

I don't even plan on buying anything in particular, but still go to look on a regular basis, (you never know what you'll find unless you look, right?).

So, I'm looking in the tools for sale section.

I'm basically looking for hand tools, but lots of things will catch my eye.

I come across an ad for a Rockwell Delta Table Saw.

I really don't need a table saw, but there was a picture & I wanted to take a look at it.

This is what I saw…

Wood Gas Tent Art Room


Rectangle Bag Gas Wood Tints and shades


Motor vehicle Wood Automotive tire Bumper Automotive exterior


The ad reads that it's a Rockwell Delta 34-600 table saw that he was trying to restore. I didn't see an asking price, and next to the Ph# to call, it had "FreeKurt", just like that…

So I call the number. I get the guy on the line & start talking with him. He tells me the story, (there's always a story).

He wanted to restore the saw. It needed a new motor & the bearings were shot. So he takes the whole thing apart. But he's not able to get back to fixing it. It sits on his bench for 9 months before he decides to relieve his bench of the burden.

I asked what he was asking for it & explained that the ad didn't have a price listed. He says "I tried to put the price as "Free" but it wouldn't take it. I guess it has to be a # in the field for it to take. So I just put the word free next to my name". He told me he didn't want to put the saw in the "Free Stuff" section because he wanted to make sure that someone got the saw that would know what it was and would take the time to restore it. I went & picked up the saw. It is cast iron. The table is real heavy. From what I've found doing research, it could be from the late '60's.

I was able to find the bearings for it for $5 each & found a 1hp Baldor electric motor that I will attempt to make work with this… the motor is really heavy & puts out 1725 rpm. Got it for $62.

Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood Automotive lighting Paint


Motor vehicle Automotive lighting Font Gas Tints and shades


I will probably make a saw station for this saw. It will be a fun project

I will probably need to do some pulley ratios to get this up to 3450rpm + for the saw to work properly. I will definitely need help with this restore. Any help, ideas, experience with this saw, please reach out… thanks in advance.

This entry is to show that your shop budget can be as little, (or as with this find, nothing), as a child's allowance, and still make a decent place to make things happen.
 

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#42 ·
A Table Saw for Free?!?!?

Okay,

By now most of you can see that I'm big on using Craigslist.

I don't even plan on buying anything in particular, but still go to look on a regular basis, (you never know what you'll find unless you look, right?).

So, I'm looking in the tools for sale section.

I'm basically looking for hand tools, but lots of things will catch my eye.

I come across an ad for a Rockwell Delta Table Saw.

I really don't need a table saw, but there was a picture & I wanted to take a look at it.

This is what I saw…

Wood Gas Tent Art Room


Rectangle Bag Gas Wood Tints and shades


Motor vehicle Wood Automotive tire Bumper Automotive exterior


The ad reads that it's a Rockwell Delta 34-600 table saw that he was trying to restore. I didn't see an asking price, and next to the Ph# to call, it had "FreeKurt", just like that…

So I call the number. I get the guy on the line & start talking with him. He tells me the story, (there's always a story).

He wanted to restore the saw. It needed a new motor & the bearings were shot. So he takes the whole thing apart. But he's not able to get back to fixing it. It sits on his bench for 9 months before he decides to relieve his bench of the burden.

I asked what he was asking for it & explained that the ad didn't have a price listed. He says "I tried to put the price as "Free" but it wouldn't take it. I guess it has to be a # in the field for it to take. So I just put the word free next to my name". He told me he didn't want to put the saw in the "Free Stuff" section because he wanted to make sure that someone got the saw that would know what it was and would take the time to restore it. I went & picked up the saw. It is cast iron. The table is real heavy. From what I've found doing research, it could be from the late '60's.

I was able to find the bearings for it for $5 each & found a 1hp Baldor electric motor that I will attempt to make work with this… the motor is really heavy & puts out 1725 rpm. Got it for $62.

Motor vehicle Automotive tire Wood Automotive lighting Paint


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I will probably make a saw station for this saw. It will be a fun project

I will probably need to do some pulley ratios to get this up to 3450rpm + for the saw to work properly. I will definitely need help with this restore. Any help, ideas, experience with this saw, please reach out… thanks in advance.

This entry is to show that your shop budget can be as little, (or as with this find, nothing), as a child's allowance, and still make a decent place to make things happen.
Vintagemachinery.com should have plenty of insight on this saw. I restored a 60's Craftsman drill press, table saw, and 50's Jointer using the VM knowledgebase.
Good luck with the restore. Its time consuming, but it sure feels good to see/hear a machine purr to life after all the hard work. Even better, you'll learn a ton about the machine.
I'm excited to follow your blog. I myself have a budget shop. I have a TS, DP, BS, shaper, and jointer. All vintage craftsman stuff that I bought for a song. Those five machines cost me less than $300. Of course, the newest of the bunch was built in 1970, so "shiny and new" does not apply. However, they all worked well when I bought them, and they work even better now after a tune-up and TLC.
I'll probably replace them one-by-one over the next few years with a newer model. That is, if the newer model is truly better than the dinosaur. But when I decided I wanted a woodshop, I managed to put one together practically overnight…..with pennies.
 

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Looking for the Widows??? Saves $$$!!!

Craig's List is really a great place to find great deals. Some of the entries in this series have testified to that. Many different scenarios have presented different ways to save when trying to equip your shop with the tools needed to accomplish the tasks at hand.

Case in point… I am going thru craigs list & find an ad for a 1" belt sander w/ a small disc sander on the side. I call the guy up. He has an Australian accent. He tells me that he is in country visiting his mother-in-law, and is helping her sell some of her late husband's wood working tools. So, I go buy to look at the sander & this is what I found…

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Got to meet the family & made friends with the mother-in-law… got her name & phone#... she had lots of other things & had sold many as well. Her husband had passed away 18 months prior. Paid $80 for both the Sander & the Jointer & got plenty of extra belts for the sander & a push tool with the jointer…

She had lots of stuff I didn't need. But there was a wish list going on in my mind as I looked at all the tools she had.

I ended up saving up a bit of my bonus check from work & called her back a few weeks later.

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I had made up my mind to come back for this. It came with all the biscuts too! I really thought I was doing pretty good…

But turns out that this widow was quite a sales person…

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I didn't start out needing, or wanting a dremel tool w/ drill press & bits…

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Nice little custom case w/ drawer that her husband had made for the bits…

Man, that Widow took the last dollar I had, right out of my wallet! $89.00 for the Plate Joiner & the Dremel w/ bits & Drill Press

She has more stuff too. I still have her number. Waiting for my next bonus check…
 

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#51 ·
Looking for the Widows??? Saves $$$!!!

Craig's List is really a great place to find great deals. Some of the entries in this series have testified to that. Many different scenarios have presented different ways to save when trying to equip your shop with the tools needed to accomplish the tasks at hand.

Case in point… I am going thru craigs list & find an ad for a 1" belt sander w/ a small disc sander on the side. I call the guy up. He has an Australian accent. He tells me that he is in country visiting his mother-in-law, and is helping her sell some of her late husband's wood working tools. So, I go buy to look at the sander & this is what I found…

Office equipment Wood Office supplies Electronic instrument Gadget


Musical instrument Wood Musical instrument accessory Audio equipment Electronic instrument


Musical instrument accessory Office equipment Wood Audio equipment Bumper


Wood Tool Audio equipment Hardwood Electronic device


Wood Gas Bumper Hardwood Composite material


Got to meet the family & made friends with the mother-in-law… got her name & phone#... she had lots of other things & had sold many as well. Her husband had passed away 18 months prior. Paid $80 for both the Sander & the Jointer & got plenty of extra belts for the sander & a push tool with the jointer…

She had lots of stuff I didn't need. But there was a wish list going on in my mind as I looked at all the tools she had.

I ended up saving up a bit of my bonus check from work & called her back a few weeks later.

Gas Luggage and bags Audio equipment Box Metal


Camera accessory Camera Cameras & optics Gadget Camera lens


Audio equipment Electronic instrument Computer hardware Gadget Audio receiver


I had made up my mind to come back for this. It came with all the biscuts too! I really thought I was doing pretty good…

But turns out that this widow was quite a sales person…

Wood Gas stove Gas Earrings Jewellery


Circuit component Passive circuit component Electronic engineering Electronic component Hardware programmer


I didn't start out needing, or wanting a dremel tool w/ drill press & bits…

Sewing machine Gas Machine Wood Machine tool


Wood Gas Audio equipment Machine Recreation


Nice little custom case w/ drawer that her husband had made for the bits…

Man, that Widow took the last dollar I had, right out of my wallet! $89.00 for the Plate Joiner & the Dremel w/ bits & Drill Press

She has more stuff too. I still have her number. Waiting for my next bonus check…
Nice score! I too have gotten some good deals off of CL. Keep us updated. : )
 

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