Anyone here know woodworking?
I was looking at these earlier
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Blade-13-Amp-Table-Saw/50081568
RIDGID 15 Amp 10 in. Table Saw with Folding Stand-R4518 - The Home Depot
There is a huge old tablesaw along with an old bandsaw in the CL search. The table saw is rusted, but I would love to see it work again. But I'm thinking I'd spend all my time restoring it, which doesn't sound like the end of the world.
Vintage Craftsman Table Saw/Joiner Work Bench - tools - by owner -...
That's not actually a big saw.
Its a bench saw with the factory optional wings I mentioned and a homemade outfeed.
The fence looks good. I don't see any other saw accesories.
I wouldn't get hung up on ebay prices. That's like looking at Barret-Jackson prices.
That's not a Barret-Jackson saw.
It may be a good saw. It sucks he let it get wet. I had to deal with one that a couple years ago when my colleages put in the open garage thinking it would be out of the way. Then the rigid saw had issues and I had the fun of putting the antique back into serviceable condition.
I used cloth backed sandpaper and emery for the start, then rust erasers - want to keep the surface flat and true.
You can do an internet search for that Sears part number. Make sure it takes 10" blades.
There is or were couple websites with basic info on old machinery, like who made it and what years.
If you go check out, make sure the blade cranks up and the tilt works.
The motor should stay aligned with the pully as you tilt it.
Most concened that the gears aren't stripped or otherwise messed up.
If you do buy it, see if there is a Woodcraft near you. They often hold classes at their stores, including table saw classes.
