If more woodworkers rebuilt their own machines they would be able to fix their own problems and figure out why they have a bad cut, vibration or some other problem. When one rebuilds a machine you learn the ins and outs of how it works and about proper setup. Granted, alot of time is consumed for rebuilding but my time is free and I enjoy doing it. Purchased the Unidrill and PM220 planer together for $300. The Unisaws were $150 for the '42 and $200 for the '55, $400 for the Sidney and $500 for the Cresent bandsaw. My 1985 PM66 is not considered older.Īll of these machines in use have seen a total rebuild. In storage waiting rebuilding I have a 1954 Moak 36" bandsaw, 1952 Oliver 30" jointer and a 1965 Powermatic 20" planer. I'm currently running a 1942 Unisaw, 1955 Unisaw, 1944 Sidney 16" jointer, 1944 Cresent 20" bandsaw, 1927 JA Fay & Egan foot miter trimmer, 1963 Delta Unidrill and 1972 Delta 13" planer. It's about time FW did a piece on older machines, sure it won't sit well with the advertisers of new machines.
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