I recently "retired" my 1967 Craftsman TS due to serious warping in the table top. I’d hate to discard a good tool (…only driven on Sunday by a little old lady with balsa wood…), but I need some perspective. Has cast table, trunions, and holds a tune extremely well. If you aren’t familiar with these old Craftsman saws, they were made before Sears started stamping metal. or should I just give it a respectful retirement and pop for a new 10″ Unisaw, etc.? The question: Is it worth investing $300 – 400 in add-on fences, side tables, etc. Biggest problem is that the fence and guides are minimal and not suited for accurate cutting of larger stock (cabinet/furniture panels, etc.) I assumed it would have to go, but a new Freud blade and some tuning showed me literally perfect results. ![]() I’m upgrading my shop and filling out the basic machines I didn’t have in the past (planer, jointer, etc.) I have my original Craftsman (please don’t laugh) table saw, purchased over 30 years ago and used very moderately over the years. ![]() I’d appreciate eveyone’s input… I’m a serious hobby-level woodworker, returning to the craft after many years of distraction (work, mainly.)
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