collinb Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 113 series Craftsman, belt drive. Weighs a ton. Unlike the last table, this one fits my universal jig. So it will be much more useful for certain pieces. It cost me $150 but with the AccuFence I coundn't let it pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nice find and heavy is good. I had to put mine on casters so my wife could move it to sweep under it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks. Mine came with casters. That's the only way I could get out of the pickup and up the driveway alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieboy Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Surely a nice score. Have you used it already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just my test before the purchase. Spent the afternoon with the sander. But I did spend a little time playing with the fence. (Is that even legal?). Sure is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just my test before the purchase. Spent the afternoon with the sander. But I did spend a little time playing with the fence. (Is that even legal?). Sure is nice. Must be, they do it all the time on our southern border. They finally ended up just taking it down completely. OOOOOPS, I think I got off on the wrong tangent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Congrats on a nice deal. Put a good blade on it, align the fence, and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Congrats Collin! Many have different views but I view the table saw as the heart of a shop and somehow when it's in place, the shop feels better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 My old direct drive and this new one are both 113 series. Among the similarities I've noticed is that Sears used a common base among the units. The old one was a little more solid. The new one has a little kink in one leg. That means when I pull it, if it hits a pebble, it gives a little twist. I'm thinking of either (a) replacing it with an identical in better condition, ( taking the wheels off and setting it all on a dolly with its own locking wheels, or © taking the base off entirely and building a wood cart that would include a dust bag underneath as well as larger locking wheels or other solution. What catches my eye is using floor locks. They cost but they're better than casters with brakes. Ideally I'd like a cart with a single-point floor lock that I can step on to lock/unlock. I've found several of © online but wonder what works best for people around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Congrats on the saw! My 113 has served me well the past 4 years, and suspect it will for awhile. Since you got it with a better fence, I think you did pretty well with price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Congrats on the saw... YES, build a base! You won't be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Finally got to use it yesterday.The blade cuts smooth and leave no marks, as when I tested it. But I must have unknowingly handled it improperly. An easy fix, the fence rail on the right side front has risen some so that boards will bump its mount when it is very far to the right of center. Easily adjusted. And it seems to make more noise than when I tested it. Time for some investigation. I built a rolling base for it. Some lag screws in the corners to hold it solid. Two of the wheels are locking. Wheels are 3" so the both roll smooth and lock firmly. It does stand a bit higher than in the past, but not so much as to be a problem. For that matter, being just a bit over 6 ft, I find the extra couple of inches practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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