[FONT="]I have been a member here for a while, introduced myself when I joined, but have never posted much. I met Rich Beaudry (Richlife) a couple of weeks ago when I sold him my saw. Rich is a terrific guy. When I read his subsequent post, it got me to thinking. It is sad that I have access to this wonderful community of folks with so many common interests, but I don't participate. This is not a dress rehearsal. I feel like I know many of you, but you have no idea who I am, and it is definitely my loss. I am really missing out. So, here goes...
I am retired and live in Salisbury. I have a workshop in a walkout basement that I love, and am constantly trying to improve. I have wide ranging interests in all types of woodworking and have been a hobbiest for over 40 years. I sold my saw to Rich to help defray the costs of restoring this Unisaw:
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It is a 1953 model that the previous owner bought from a Maryland school district in 1980. I don't have any before pix, but suffice it to say that the cabinet was pretty rusty, numerous mounting holes for unknown equipment, no fence, and the motor did not work. It is my first shot at any machine restoration, and I found that I enjoy it very much. Many thanks to Tom Wassack, a member here, for his advice, encouragement, and help with the motor. I also spent a LOT of time at OWWM.org and the sister site Vintage Machinery. Those sites are a wealth of information regarding old machinery restoration. The saw runs well, passes the nickel test, and is my user.
Anyway.......I am happy to be here, and am happy to answer any questions re the saw. I will be participating more in the forums when I think I have something worthwhile to contribute.
Thanks for the reality check Rich, and for the push. Ed
I am retired and live in Salisbury. I have a workshop in a walkout basement that I love, and am constantly trying to improve. I have wide ranging interests in all types of woodworking and have been a hobbiest for over 40 years. I sold my saw to Rich to help defray the costs of restoring this Unisaw:
[/FONT]It is a 1953 model that the previous owner bought from a Maryland school district in 1980. I don't have any before pix, but suffice it to say that the cabinet was pretty rusty, numerous mounting holes for unknown equipment, no fence, and the motor did not work. It is my first shot at any machine restoration, and I found that I enjoy it very much. Many thanks to Tom Wassack, a member here, for his advice, encouragement, and help with the motor. I also spent a LOT of time at OWWM.org and the sister site Vintage Machinery. Those sites are a wealth of information regarding old machinery restoration. The saw runs well, passes the nickel test, and is my user.
Anyway.......I am happy to be here, and am happy to answer any questions re the saw. I will be participating more in the forums when I think I have something worthwhile to contribute.
Thanks for the reality check Rich, and for the push. Ed
