I couldn't just drive by

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This just followed me home. Literally. I had no room in my car, and the guy I bought it from delivered it. Only about 2 blocks away. It was in his front yard with some other stuff.

I first saw 1 of these about 30 years ago and thought it was just a great tool. All it needs is some lubrication, maybe align the fence. It has a metal cutting blade now, for aluminum. He said it's been stored for the last 5 years.

I don't see anything broke, appears to be complete. I'm calling it very good condition.

I told the guy I don't need it but I'm buying it anyway. $130. And I'm a happy guy.

There's roosters laying chickens,and chickens laying eggs... John Prine

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Pottz replied 12 months ago

hairy that delta does nothing for me, but that radial arm in the upper left corner does. sad most fear them, i love em.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

HokieKen replied 12 months ago

IIRC that Delta is basically a portable RAS. Nice get Hairy😎

hairy replied 12 months ago

Back when when I first saw one of these, woodworking for me was plywood and 2x4's. I was impressed, all I had used was a handheld circular saw. I like it just as much as I did back then. I might even use it. I'm sure y'all that buy handplanes or whatever, when you already have too many, will get it.

Yes, that RAS is a 1959 DeWalt 925, 3/4 hp. It's a good one. $50 from craigslist, maybe 10 years ago.

There's roosters laying chickens,and chickens laying eggs... John Prine

hairy replied 12 months ago

IIRC that Delta is basically a portable RAS. Nice get Hairy😎

I never thought of it like that, but, I'd say you're kinda right.

Through cuts only, no dado blades. No rip cuts. But I'm 1 who says rip cuts are wrong for RAS.

Also different from a compound miter saw, but all 3 share some uses.

I made money with my tools since I was 18. I retired 14 years ago, it's just for fun now.

There's roosters laying chickens,and chickens laying eggs... John Prine

Bentlyj replied 12 months ago

Buck saws are awesome, I always wanted one. Nice deal/find

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.