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I have to show off my new Machine

Postby Airspeed » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:14 pm

I just bought this beautiful 4 hp 220 volt Delta Unisaw with a Unifence and got a free 60" lathe thrown in. This was a steel! $400, You have my permission to be jealous!
I am happier than a clam! Aaron
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Postby pauld3 » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:18 pm

So ... Can we come over to get you to cut our wood! :lol:
Its a beautiful piece of machinery! I do not blame you for wanting to show it off to the guys!

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Postby Mary K » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:22 pm

:envious: :envious: :envious: :envious: I guess that is cool..... :disappointed: :disappointed:

Mk :R :lol: :thumbsup:
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Postby Airspeed » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:31 pm

You guys (and gals) can come over anytime if you need something cut!
With 4 hp I can cut anything! Aaron
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:49 pm

Great steal :thumbsup: Looks like it was never used. I have the same Rockwell Unisaw from 1973 bought it new ($2,000) but they only came with a 3hp single phase then. I see you must have a Delta shaper and Porter Cable locomotive belt sander, you must have big arms to tote that heavy one :lol: . What type of lathe and is it wood or metal, :) Danny
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Postby asianflava » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:50 pm

You got that right I'm jealous, $400 is a lot cheaper than my Chinese made Craftsman hybrid saw. I didn't get a lathe either.
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Postby jeepr » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:06 pm

That's hott! :lol:



Nice find. :thumbsup:
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Postby Airspeed » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:11 pm

I'm not sure of the lathe brand yet, It is a wood lathe with heavy cast iron head and tubular frame, looks to be of good quality. The guy just put the 4hp Leeson motor on the Unisaw about six moths ago so it should last the rest of my life! He even threw in a really nice Delta outfeed table and both cast iron wings.
As for the belt sander, that one isnt mine, I did just buy a nice Porter Cable 2 1/2 X14 " belt sander, the new super small one, It is a very handy little beltsander and it fits in the palm of your hand.
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Postby Miriam C. » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:21 pm

:baby: :envious: I sure wish I had your skill to use that the way you do :thumbsup:
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Postby Airspeed » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:30 pm

Thank You Miriam! I've been at it a long time, I got my first table saw when I was 12 and I am 44 now (I Think I'm 44?) so I have had a little practice. Thank You! Aaron
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Postby halfdome, Danny » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:56 pm

Airspeed wrote:I'm not sure of the lathe brand yet, It is a wood lathe with heavy cast iron head and tubular frame, looks to be of good quality.

You got a picture of the lathe? FYI I spent $400 last year on a new 3 hp Delta motor for my unisaw, that guy gave it away to you. ;) Danny
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Postby Airspeed » Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:20 pm

I did get lucky on this deal! I looked up the price on the Leeson motor, it runs $545. The Unifence runs between $295 and $400, I am glad I was patient while looking for a new saw! I will take a pic of the lathe after while, maybe someone will recognise the brand.
Now I have to run a new 220 circuit to the shop!
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Postby Airspeed » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:01 am

Here is the lathe that was throw in. it weighs about 60 pounds and all the adjustments are really smooth moving.The rail is made of 3/8th"X 3" tubing. It needs some cleaning and I have to build a stand for it but that just gives me an opportunity to weld. Aaron
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Postby jdarkoregon » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:05 am

Thanks for permission, I'm more jealous of the space you have. And thene there's that you build so fassssst

good deal you got there,

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Postby Podunkfla » Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:34 am

What a fantastic deal! Wow!!! :shock:
I ran across an old Unisaw a while back... 3 hp 3 phase... for $1000.
I didn't buy it because I don't have 3 phase and changing the motor is just too much cost and hassle. You sure done good.
That wood lathe looks like an old Craftsman I used to have... It was from the early 50's and worked fine.

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