Am I really considering this......

[Nolatoolguy]

I have a chance at a old crescent table saw. I only got a couple problems.

No space, my dad already hates the fact Ime taking up half the garge. Second it would be a tight on the wallet to purchase better yet get running. The last big problem is I have no idea how I get it home.

Well i am considering, any thoughts.

[skipskip]

Thats a monster saw.

a great collector item, but I have no facts about how well they cut.

It's on a trailer maybe the owner could deliver it?

[RedVise]

sounds like a project start, not an immediate available working tool.

Brian L.

[Neals]

A lot better to consider before you buy than after you buy. I've tried it both ways.

[Bus]

Is that a wrench hanging on the side? Is it marked?

[HeelSpur]

I'd make room that is super cool.

[Branson]

That's an industrial grade table saw.  How big a blade will it swing?  Looks like a five horse motor, and I'll just about guarantee it originally ran on  a line-shaft system -- it was meant to.  No contractor table saw will begin to compete with what this will do.   This is what you find in a mill shop. 

What a beauty!  If you can manage at all, this is THE SAW.

[wrenchguy]

r u  familiar with http://vintagemachinery.org/  the woodworking machinery pages r the best.  good luck

[wrenchguy]

That's an industrial grade table saw.  How big a blade will it swing?  Looks like a five horse motor, and I'll just about guarantee it originally ran on  a line-shaft system -- it was meant to.  No contractor table saw will begin to compete with what this will do.   This is what you find in a mill shop. 

What a beauty!  If you can manage at all, this is THE SAW.

i'd say with its one piece extended cast base its very early electric motor setup.

[Brophy]

That is a once in a lifetime find....and with the matching sander???

Awesome. Just frickin' awesome.

...Rob

[Nolatoolguy]

As of now Looks like I won't be getting it.

[Ietech]

r u  familiar with http://vintagemachinery.org/  the woodworking machinery pages r the best.  good luck

Branson is correct but if it is 5 hp you better check that your elect panel will need a dedicated breaker/dual breakers, you will need a 40 amp 240VAC breaker and the motor will draw 22 amps under no load, locked rotor /startup will be significantly higher for a few seconds.  It is also possible that it is 3 phase and that is another ball of wax.

Don't get in over your head there are plenty of 110/120 VAC saws available at a good price and don't need any special attention. Of course if you want a learning project I think you just met a possible challenge. Good luck with that one --- it's kool but I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, not even if it was free. JMHO -- If you really need a saw buy something that will run on existing elec available. If you want a long term project I think you found it. Old is Kool but "Function Rules" if you need to use it.

BTW I work with a guy who worked in a mill for ten years in the 60s/70s and he said that it probably used in a mill but it was a very small saw and he had never seen one that small actually in the mill he worked in northern CA. He said for normal everyday use and possible transportability to a job site it was pretty useless for a regular guy doing regular construction work. It's a fun project tho

[Ietech]

Thats a monster saw.

a great collector item, but I have no facts about how well they cut.

It's on a trailer maybe the owner could deliver it?

Just curious how much are they asking for it --- ok if you don't want to reveal the price just curious

[Nolatoolguy]

Thats a monster saw.

a great collector item, but I have no facts about how well they cut.

It's on a trailer maybe the owner could deliver it?

Just curious how much are they asking for it --- ok if you don't want to reveal the price just curious

Guy said on phone 150$ picked up no delivery.

[oldtools]

That is a once in a lifetime find....and with the matching sander???

Was the Belt Sander & Drill Press part or the deal?