Out with the old, in with the new... (1 Viewer)

[KLF]

One of the classes I teach has students using various woodworking tools in my shop, including a table saw. We've had this Powermatic since the early 70's, it's an awesome saw, but no safety:

Model 68, 5 HP motor running on 480V/3 phase. This thing will cut a 2F in half.

Finally had the budget and time to upgrade to a SawStop:

I'm not crazy about the electric hookup, but it was the best option without cutting into the floor. Been using this today, it's a very nice saw.

Putting the Powermatic on craigslist, not sure what it's worth though. Thoughts?

 

[Redgrrr]

Careful with wet wood, it will cost you a blade and the drop mechanism occasionally.

Usually it will trip in the switch box and you reset it with the key on the side.

Great saws nonetheless.

 

[e9999]

nice tools, is that one with the auto brake on skin contact?
But yup, I can feel the lawyers salivating already looking at that conduit affair on the floor...

 

[warezdog]

Seen those Powermatics go for good money, often over $1000, personally I would have kept it but understand your situation. Being 3 phase my hamper your home shop buyer but I'd start the game high with an OBO.

 

[KLF]

We have it on craigslist now, asking $1700. It really has seen very little use and has been well maintained. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund.

Most of the conduit is buried in the floor, it pops up at the last 6" or so then changes over to flex. It's not really a trip hazard.

 

[warezdog]

That's a good starting price, I'm betting you'll have a few tire kickers offering $1200-1500 so you left room to haggle.