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I bought this Unisaw from Blaine Vonhagen a while back - he made this custom sliding table custom - unbelievably great work - very detailed, very precise, very well thought out. Hand made with aluminum, and utilized an Altendorf fence in the design. I finished up the few things he did not have done, and the saw is perfect. Replaced the motor with a Rockwell 220v 3 hp. If you have not seen this saw, go to his posts in Lumberjocks - his nickname is "vonhagen" - and check this saw out - he actually posted a video on YouTube of the sliding table - it was not yet connected to the saw. I am getting ready to sell this saw. I absolutely love it. I love using it, working with/on it, and just looking at it - seriously - is it not a work of art???? I have to sell it as it is simply too big for my little garage - wifey has the big side, I get the one-car side. That is the ONLY reason I am selling it.

I would LOVE to see it go to one of our community who would appreciate it, and might actually use it to even 1/2 of it's potential. I live in Riverside, CA - can work out the deal if you are interested - don't have a price in mind - let's talk. Please hit me back if you are interested in it. Hopefully the pic I posted, above, will be accessible. Seriously, if you are interested, please call me - I hate to think it's going by way of Craigslist to some hack that won't use it. Anyone that sees this, that can suggest a way/better way to get this ad out there - please let me know.

BTW - Blaine just had neck surgery - pretty serious - going to be laid up for some time. Thoughts/prayers, please. Thanks. Todd 951-202-0271
 

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If I remember right he didn't turn "douchy" until he was attacked. I don't remember what it was over but I do remember he didn't throw the first punch.

I'm sure people in reality are different when you are face to face.
I know have the things that have been said to me wouldn't be said.
 
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I only know Blaine from dealing with him on this saw - that is literally where/how I met him. I found him to be ridiculously helpful with the transaction, the setup of the saw (it was in pieces in a storage unit when I bought it - the adjustments to make the table slide well are VERY precise - like turn one of the four connecting bolts 1/16 of a turn or the table will rack and not move smoothly precise - once set up properly, no problems at all), and even follow-up. I don't know the history of him, particularly with his relationship with the Lumberjock community, but I know he is incredibly skilled - at woodworking and, as it turns out, with metal working/designing/engineering as well. Maybe arrogance, maybe eccentricity, maybe personal demons…..who knows, but I found him to be a really good guy - maybe with a few problems - but hey, who doesn't, and more importantly - GRACE! Maybe an issue of an misunderstood genius - like an idiot savant - hmmmm nobody has EVER accused me of such a thing!!! I'm just a likeable, happy-go-lucky, normal, idiot (without the "savant" title) with no special skills - except maybe my ability to self-deprecate? Hopefully in a humorous and endearing way? Anyway - new to the site, and so far like being so - I am not a guy that is involved in social media at all - this is the first site like this, really, that I've ever been involved with - except Planet Nautique (Correct Craft/Nautique boat owners forum), and look forward to hanging out with you guys. Here's to the future - and please pass the word that this saw is available. T
 
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Hey I am a nice guy and I really did put a lot of time into that saw in parts and labor and it was more of a mechanical challenge than anything but I thought it turned out well. I would not expect to pay 10 to 15 grand for the saw but just like any machine that has to be enginered from the ground up it does cost a lot of money but then in production the cost go way down. I do hope the saw went to a good home and I wish I did not have to sell it but I am permanently disabled now and am done woodworking. Thank you all for the fun o had on this site.
Blaine Von Hagen.
 
#14 ·
Hey I am a nice guy and I really did put a lot of time into that saw in parts and labor and it was more of a mechanical challenge than anything but I thought it turned out well. I would not expect to pay 10 to 15 grand for the saw but just like any machine that has to be enginered from the ground up it does cost a lot of money but then in production the cost go way down. I do hope the saw went to a good home and I wish I did not have to sell it but I am permanently disabled now and am done woodworking. Thank you all for the fun o had on this site.
Blaine Von Hagen.

- vonhagen
Not a hint of douchyness in your post so far as I can tell.

Sorry to hear you're no longer woodworking, considering the impressive portfolio of work you've compiled in your projects page.
 
#16 ·
I would like to see where my saw ended up or if you kept it? I am healing very slowly and sure wish I was back in the shop building. My spinal cord injury in my neck is a very tricky thing and some days I feel great and then over exert myself and pay for it dearly. I think I want to build small items and work strictly with all hand tools and just have fun. I have had to turn down some really nice jobs and all I can say is I got to travel and see alot in my life from my woodworking and I am not giving up just yet.
 
#17 ·
Hey Blaine. I sold it to a guy from Pasadena - kind of through Ebay/Craigs. He seems a really good guy - works at Disney studios designing stuff/imaginering if I recall correctly. He had several projects in mind. Apparently he previously had an Inca, which he loved, but I think the trunion or some other rather essential part broker on it. He was really stoked with the saw, came and picked it up with the help of my "son", and last I know was using it frequently. I believe the saw to be in very good hands! I hope you get to feeling better, my friend.
 
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