Finally a KZread wood worker who gets me. I did a very similar thing to an older version of that same saw and when asked why, my answer is always "because it was more fun than a new one". Great video. Love the edit as well

Ticking all my "good youtube" boxes! - needlessly/elegantly complicated fixing of things - no background music - a very personable host Thanks (:

@BrucesWorldofStuff

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, I could not said it any better! Thanks YOU! LLAP

@windhelmguard5295

3 жыл бұрын

- comfortable voice pitch, clear pronunciation, speaking at a nice pace, no unidentifiable accent and no ending every sentence like it's a question.

@davidfrischknecht8261

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot a good sense of humor.

This is guy is a true craftsman. I've been a carpenter/welder/blacksmith for 17 years now (on and off for each trade as the money came and went), and this is the kind of stuff I do. It's good to know there are others out there that make the effort to breath new life into old tools. The trades shouldn't be price restrictive, and you really give inspiration to those who would want to get into it. Most of my shop is a collection of old tools I've scored from yard sales that I still use.

20:20 "I'll be calling myself a craftsman, collecting pull saws and hand planes...Who knows where it'll end?" I know this is a joke, but I really like that you're a humble (yet effective) woodworker. So many videos on YT with shops costing $5000+ decked out with this kind of stuff, or on the other end, top of the line Festool/Bosch/etc power tools. You use Ryobi. That's the investment level I'm at in my journey too, and I love seeing someone make it work at with those.

@windhelmguard5295

4 жыл бұрын

i don't know, my father is a carpenter and he doesn't have half the tools this guy has just lying around. then again my father also has a 4000DM table saw that has not been moved since it was delivered because it's so darn heavy.

@leehaelters6182

4 жыл бұрын

Windhelm Guard, curious about that saw you mention. Thinking that 4000DM was a model number, and that you were one of those who use only model numbers of things to demonstrate your mastery of the subject, I Googled and what returned were images of an Altendorf sliding table saw that cost 4000 Deutsche Marks in the 1950’s. Can you tell a little more about your dad’s saw, please? Danke.

@robfissel2552

3 жыл бұрын

Utility grade plywood. No pocket holes. Entry level gear. This channel is really a breath of fresh air. Reminds me that I don't NEED to build my shop out using only the finest 5x5 sheets of 3/4" baltic birch plywood.

@windhelmguard5295

3 жыл бұрын

@@leehaelters6182 i honestly don't know, all i know is that he bought the thing during the late nineties or really early 2000s, since we were still using DM when we got the thing.

@leehaelters6182

3 жыл бұрын

Windhelm Guard, thanks. I hope that generations more get some use from it!

"I have a treadmill, but that's not the kind of dust collector I'm talking about..." That got me good. Dyin' over here!

@jimh472

2 жыл бұрын

I came here to ensure this was said. Good show.

@78tag

2 жыл бұрын

... mine is a 20-year-old Total Gym.

@Praehotec

2 жыл бұрын

Love the sense of humor on this channel. The mighty mite's chicken got me.

@VideobyHomeworks

2 жыл бұрын

My wife woke up and said, “What the hell are you laughing at?” (I watch on my iPad with earbuds before I go to sleep…)

@jefffuhr2393

Жыл бұрын

@Brian Eaves I heard him say that, but I didn't catch the meaning of it until your comment. Very funny!!!

28 minutes and I enjoyed every second of it. You down-to-earth craftsmanship is refreshing, thank you.

This video is the ONLY quality video I've seen in helping rebuild one of these classic saws. With the cast iron table, these are easily converted to be capable of performing as well as cabinet saws that cost thousands of dollars. THANK YOU for making this video! It introduced me to your woodworking channel, and then led me to Aging Wheels- keep up the great work!

I inherited the same table saw with the exact same problems from my late grandfather. Super important to me to continue to use his old tools, so this video is AMAZING. Thank you. My wife wont be too happy with our weekend plans for the next few weeks while I follow what you did here. But in all seriousness thank you for this.

Some manufactures actually put a very small taper on the trunnions, which means they are not really interchangable. My guess, since yours was missing other parts, is someone reassembled with them swapped. Good job over all, always a good time watching you build.

I love how meta it is to build a table saw with the table saw that you are in the process of building.

@jonnycando

4 жыл бұрын

spugintrntl there’s bound to be a quantum equation which makes it possible!

@71jmead

4 жыл бұрын

It's like 3D printing a new 3D printer

@Sikorsky66

4 жыл бұрын

@@71jmead "The RepRap project started in England in 2005 as a University of Bath initiative to develop a low-cost 3D printer that can print most of its own components"

@rudyschwab7709

4 жыл бұрын

I have often found that I need the tool or machine to work on the tool or machine. It's almost spooky how often it happens.

@russellking1501

4 жыл бұрын

You hone your skills and learn how to make mistakes on the cheap shit first till you wear it out then you build your dream saw with your own saw. That alone cant be bought in any store for any price. Aint that what all this is about anyway. I think we all need it

That treadmill line was pure, subtle, genius.

Classic Robert maneuver to fix it instead of getting a new one or a better one ect. Robert is good, be like Robert.

@JonathanRockway

3 жыл бұрын

Third channel: "Aging power tools"

@Rasaiel

3 жыл бұрын

While I am all for repair and upgrades. The lack of a riving knife for this table saw really make me feel it is better to buy a newer one. also, with wood prices now, I think he spent the same amount of money

@karlfife

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rasaiel Indeed. In this very video we watched kickback occur. Thankfully nothing happened.

I bought a non-functioning 9" table saw a few years back. I got it working by repairing the start capacitor. Recently that capacitor failed again, so I did the right thing and replaced the capacitor with a larger one from a washing machine, then machined the base to accept a 10" blade. Works awesome now. This video is inspiring me to make a few more modifications, including a shop-vac friendly dust collector. Can't wait for part two. (But I will.)

@jayinmi3706

2 жыл бұрын

Do you by chance watch Vice Grip Garage? lol

You are a bright spot in these troubling times!

The treadmill dust collector bit was spot on. 🤣

“I do have a treadmill, but that’s not the dust collecting I’m looking for” I feel this on so many levels

So happy I found your channel! I also bought an old 315 Craftsman from an older gentleman off craigslist about a year ago and have been wanting to overhaul it! Thanks!

Glad I found your channel, and this video in particular. Someone gave me an old table saw with no base, no riving knife, and a super sketchy fence. I was about to spring for an entire new saw, but now I can't wait to (at least try) breaking down and rebuilding the one I have. Also can't wait to watch part 2.

as a retired, home self-taught (youtube) designer, fabricator, fixer and builder of broken (and under-designed) things (tools, old cars, old motorcycles, lawn mowers, pressure washers, dryers, washing machines, whatever in the house that breaks or starts making weird noises, etc), this is a fun program, and is RIGHT up my alley. I think we should drink beer some time. Plus, I have one of those saws I've had for 30 years or so, with all the "issues" you described.

Great video! I needed this for inspiration. I have the same saw and have been trying to figure out a good way to add the dust collection system. As a bonus I’ve now been inspired buy your upgrades to make my saw more efficient!

THANK YOU. I have a similar saw (Rigid TS2412) that had never been taken apart, cleaned and reassembled. Your thorough video was all I needed to take the plunge (cut). My trunnions were a bit sticky but I did not have to swap them end for end. Taking it down to that point really gives one an understanding of the mechanisms involved. Plus everything is so smooooooth when finished. Mine went back in its metal cabinet but such a joy now. Love your mahogany chop saw zero clearance fence. Really well Dunn.

I have a very similar saw. Thank you for the enthusiastic tear down and rebuild! I may use these tips to improve mine. Hoping for a riving knife!

I admire your loyalty to that well used tool. Giving it a revamp and longevity is a kind act. Pushing the guts to its limit is a testament to your ingenuity plus the saw's potential. Haven't seen part 2 but hope it performs as well as it's designed. I refurbish/enhance my old tools but too often the results fall short of expectation. Just want to comment, my Beaver/Rockwell saw is very similar. The trunnions were a thin die cast. Managed to find an older scrap machine for parts and glad to say the older trunnions were thick heavy cast iron and fit perfectly. So salvaging parts can pay off. What bothers me is the blade alignment is affected by the motor and belt pulling on the arbor. The alignment is .002" without tension but sky rockets to .015" with tension. As the blade is lowered, the alignment measured along the center of the arbor also changes maybe .020". Woodgears video (kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2SCldGQorPdp6g.html) has ideas to reduce vibration which might help with my alignment issue. Any thoughts.

I just wanted to say I very much enjoyed your video and I'm looking forward to part 2. I think you did a great job and why not improve tools you already own. Most people ask"why not just buy new" but with a little saw dust and imagination you now have a saw that works awesome and will last a long time. Well done!!

Some of those cuts were a little scary. Next thing on the to-do list: A crosscut sled. Also some pushsticks.

@diegocruz2177

3 жыл бұрын

right I felt like he was going to cut his hand everytime he made a cut

@TRAVISTHEDADDY

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I do not always have the best technique, but on some of those I thought, " that's way too close " The project inspired some ideas for me. I have 2 old Craftsman 113's, no riving knives or splitters, no dust control and the same issue with the tilt mechanism. I am trying to make one semi-safe one

@davegravel3740

Жыл бұрын

@@TRAVISTHEDADDY I'm currently rebuilding a 113 saw. Enclosing the cradle as much as possible to direct the dust down and into a chute hooked up to a shop vac dust collector instead of trying to enclose the whole thing. Upgrading to a 1 1/2 hp motor, pals, link belt, Delta t3 fence. Shark guard makes splitters for this saw and makes the bracket to hold the splitter if you need that.

👍🏻Your personality is infectious. Super great job in explaining all it took to be taken on your journey to refurbish the table saw. While I only need to extend my table, came away with the insight on how to accomplish it. I’ll see what follows to decide on subscribing.

I found your main channel not too long ago and now I've found this one. I just wanted to take the time to say how much I enjoy your videos. I love that you're videos are informative and you aren't afraid to be goofy. I'm looking forward to working my way through all of your videos. Keep it up, sir!

Very nice. I have the same saw and it works good. These upgrades are definitly something to think about. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

I have the exact same table saw!! Great video and very entertaining. One thing that helped me out with accuracy and power was replacing the belt with a link belt. It reduced vibrations and seemed to give the saw more power. Now I am thinking about rebuilding the enclosure, and taking a look at those trunnions. Keep it up.

Well “Dunn” Robert! I love all your videos. I already consider you a skilled craftsman, as well as an excellent video producer, editor, narrator, comedian. Thanks for sharing your work with us!

Genius. Excellent video and process. You showed the good, the bad, and the ugly. A true make it happen Craftsman. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are truly inspiring. Enjoyed every minute. Can't wait to see the projects coming out of your dream shop.

This is my first time on your channel. I recently was given one of these table saws. I have a lathe and only learned how to deal with round things. Now I need to learn about updating and using my saw. You look as excited as I do with new tools, but you know how to use them.

"Modifying this one is more fun." Boy, has that sentence gotten me into some predicaments!

I love the sonic quality of this video - it's very satisfying to listen to, and the occasional "audio changes before video" is a lovely detail.

Just found your channel, I enjoyed this video and hope to see more like it. The descriptions are solid and the dry 4th wall humor works for me. Keep it up and I hope to see more.

I appreciate your old-school style - right down to dodging the kickback. I can see that you really did enjoy rebuilding this beast vs buying a new one. Great job bud.

I really enjoyed this video. I liked how you enclosed the motor completely for the dust collection.

Great video! Really looking forward to how you build the new fence.

You sir, are a YT gem, and it is a crying shame you don't have 2 million followers given some of the other less than spectacular channels out there. Lovin' it.

Dude, I have damned near this exact table saw. I just happened upon your channel, and I'm so glad I did. I've had most of the problems you mention on mine, as well. Now I feel confident to do all of this to my saw too. A great many thanks to you. Just this series has earned my sub.

Robert, I'd die for a collab between you and Adam Savage. Your sense of humor and his always have me in stitches! Keep making!

I learned how to use a table saw as soon as I was tall enough to handle it and this is the exact model saw. It makes me have a huge appreciation for the one I use now!

Man, that's a great build! Exactly what I'm up to! I've bought a table saw with a sucking fence and poor extension wings and I wanna build it similar to yours. All my friends and family think I'm freaking crazy not buying a new one. Now I'm not alone anymore! Had to subscribe immediately, greetings from Germany! Keep the videos coming.... Cool stuff!

Gosh Robert, I need to do the same thing with an old saw and I think you have done all the heavy lifting and proof of concept for me. Now I just need to get to work. Thanks.

Absolutely the best DIY table saw video I have ever seen. I own the exact same saw, and have the exact same problems. Definitely going to use this video to resolve some of those. Thanks!!!!

This is exactly the video I didn’t know I needed! I have a Ridgid table saw with, you guessed it, a 315 prefixed part number. I also have the same problem when I go to change the blade angle. I did the same fix as you did and it works better than new! Thanks for the fantastic video my friend.

I have the exact same table saw and I am currently replacing the bearings on the motor! Great information, thank you!

Love your videos. Definitely going to rebuild the cabinet on my old delta table saw.

Great work as always! There is something about using a half built tool to finish making bits for itself which is pleasing.

I would never do something like this (I like to tell myself, why do it when you can buy new, but it's mostly because...well, I am not good enough, so...yeah...), but it is an absolute pleasure to listen (and watch) your immaculate self-deprecation. True craftsmanship together with humbleness, THAT is art!

Great video. this is the kind of classic content youtube needs more of.

I have a very similar saw and dust collection has always been an issue for me also. I'm really looking forward to part 2.

I think I have a new favorite channel... absolutely love your combination of intelligence and humor, and some good video production work in there. I also have a few generations older of the same table saw, with about half the issues you did, so I'm saving this for the day when my problems increase.

I stumbled upon your channel as one does on KZread and love your channel. You’re the chaotic good of KZread DIY’ers. I wish you and your fingers well.

Less than ten minutes into this video and you had a new subscriber. I am contemplating the same project with a Porter Cable jobsite saw that they don't even make anymore. But more than that, your pace, volume, sense of humor, detail, and camerawork are topnotch and I am your newest fan. Thanks for the video!

Good for you. I like that you realize that doing it yourself is, "more fun." Love it, love it!

Bravo! I, too, have the same (but slightly different cast iron table top) Craftsman saw which, like your model, has some issues, namely the tilting mechanism. But, your video shows me how to modify and improve this saw. I'm inspired by your wit and skills. Keep up the good work.

One suggestion is that while you are working on the trunnions, it is the *perfect* time to align it with the miter slots, thereby squaring the blade. One the things I *hate* about contractor saws is doing this job with saw right side up. To do this, suspend the saw between two tables, mount a blade and use a dial caliper to measure off the same tooth ahead of and behind the blade. When equal, the saw is perfectly aligned. For even better precision, measure the accuracy of the blade tilt at 45 degrees and at 90 and, if necessary, shim under one or more of the trunnions to get it spot on.

nice job! i too have an old craftsman table saw and ive made a few (minor) adjustments for dust collection but not to the extreme you have done. you may have inspired me (to buy a new one) or to update as you have. well done. cant wait for part 2

I enjoy your ingenuity at the same time learn a lot from the mundane to something that is exciting -- that is what kept me on. I totally did not expect that. That is something very special and you have the gift. Congratulation!

I've been agonizing over how to fix my old 113 series, this has given me a big shot in the arm of ideas, thanks :D

@mrz80

2 жыл бұрын

Check online; assuming Sears or some hunk of it is still a going concern you may well be able to get replacement parts if you need any. It's been a few years since I rehab'ed my 113, but I was able to get nearly everything I needed up to and including cast iron extension wings from sears. Another really good upgrade you can do is pick up some 6" cast-iron handwheels from Grizzly to replace those wussy little 4" plastic wheels on the blade lift and tilt adjustments. You'll have to drill and tap for some setscrews but it's more than worth the effort. Made a huge difference in how the saw "feels" to adjust.

I found your video while I was in the midst of my own 1973 craftsman tablesaw teardown. I bought some pulleys and PALS from In-Line Industries and I'm liking them a lot. To fix my tilt and height adjusters, I took a steel brush and went to town on every single acme threaded rod. That shined them right up and got rid of 50 years of gunk stuck to them. They now spin like a freaking dream. I got rid of the chintzy crank handles and made my own out of some 1in thick oak. For the set screw I used a countersunk bolt, and for the crank handle a piece of purpleheart because it's pretty. We have the exact same lathe. Rock on.

I also have that dust collector and it works pretty well all things considered! The one problem I've had (and perhaps you may as well in the future) is that the air flow tube from the motor to the bag tends to pinch after sitting out in the heat (even indoors) and it restricts air flow. Just something to look out for, but great work on the box! Great content as always!

great video.I have the exact same saw with the exact same problems. I use my small portable TS to make bevel cuts. I have it set at dead nuts 90 degrees. I built a mobile base years ago with a Biesmeyer 42" home fence. Works great except I can't tilt it. What you did there is impressive. Anxious to see part 2. Nice work buddy.

Modifying that saw is worth more then buying a new one with its full cast iron build quality. Smart man!

Came for the information. Stayed for the personality. As someone just getting into woodworking, I am starting with a lot of used tools. The table saw was one of them. I love the ingenuity you have with this. Was looking for fence upgrade options when I found this video, but I'm so glad I stayed for this part one episode as it has given me ideas far beyond what I was even thinking about. Thank you for the great content. Liked and subscribed.

I worked for the SCDOT for 34 years. 25 of those years I had this exact table saw. I used it in my carpenter shop and I cut any and everything under the sun. I had a 1HP motor on the back and when I retired, that saw was still working just fine. I think the saw you have here was just not taking care of. Still a great saw.

The cast iron beds are worth their weight in gold plus the overhaul on the lift and tilt mechanism is fantastic experience to understand how something works. Ryobi may not be the dogs bollocks, but as long as it does what you want it to do, who gives a toss. Job well done and a top noch vid. Jono UK.

Entertaining and informative; each in good measure. Nicely done.

My favourite tool in my shop is my 40-year old table saw I paid 80 dollars for. It needed some TLC, but now runs and works beautifully. These are such fun and worthwhile projects.

Excellent, yes. Now use this tablesaw to make yourself another table saw. Centralized dust collection? I love that idea. It's like having a central vacuum system in your house - A feature I wish to see more of. Definitely do this. Also, missed opportunity for "Part 1: The Base-ics" or some pun based on that.

@mrz80

2 жыл бұрын

That'd be like my buddy who bought a 3d printer to 3d print the part he needed to repair the 3d printer he already had that was broken. :D

@imdyinginside1919

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrz80 i buy a fully working car to fix my flood car

Thank you for posting this! I have the exact same saw that I got in the same fashion.

Soon. Very soon. I will do something like this to my old craftsman. I can't wait for part 2!

You could replace the long bolt in the motor with some all thread, if you have not already.

@alans1816

4 жыл бұрын

I also think this would be a good idea.

@IrisGalaxis

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jeffroberts760

4 жыл бұрын

Also, Any shop that works on small electric motors will have a box of old ones sitting around they would most likely give you for free🤙🏻

@robertgalentine7402

4 жыл бұрын

Some of them are reverse threaded. It's hard to find a reverse threaded all all-thread

@johnhill8958

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertgalentine7402 www.mcmaster.com/threaded-rods/threaded-rods-and-studs/left-hand-threaded-medium-strength-steel-threaded-rods-grade-b7/

I just bought a Craftsman Contractor saw with a router extension wing and remembered your video. I'm definitely going to be referencing your experiences with your saw when deciding how to tackle mine.

Haha great video. I have what appears to be this same table saw - maybe one generation prior but it looks basically the same. I've been thinking about doing some modifications to it and well - I think this is just the motivation I needed. On to part 2!

You're my favorite youtube creator, thank you for uploading this tonight. The world is so dark right now, this was a welcome little campfire to rest by

I paid $65.00 for my old Crafsman's saw and love it I replaced the Sears wheels with Harbor Freight wheels. I have a small shop and it moves around my shop very easely. I do want to make the tilt work better and you have given me a way to fix that issue. Thanks

I have a Ridgid TS2424 that I got from a widow. I personally felt it into the deepest part of my soul all those problems with your saw you pointed out.

I bought this same saw on craigslist. It would not tilt. Fortunately I have a portable tablesaw and I do any angle cuts which I don't do that much. For $200 it had a rockler router table on one side and a rockler assembly table on the other side. The fence is a bessemer that goes up to 44 inches. I have so far put two drops or so of sewing machine oil in the motor when it got sluggish. I made an outfeed table to cut longer pieces of wood. It serves as an assembly table also. I recently moved it to a different spot in my shop and if I would have seen your video I would have jacked with the mechanism. I like your thinking and delivery style.

I love your video, first time I've found one of yours, not only are you very good at what you are doing, but also quite entertaining! I have never before seen the idea of using foam underlay on your bench when cutting, definitely a 'dah' moment for me!

I enjoyed this very much and excellent work as you are very talented. Maybe in the future a complete blade to table alignment would be helpful.

23:16 yeah, that's why you're adding a splitter! That could have been painful!!! Looking really awesome so far, I'm looking at this thinking that I should do the same! LOL 👍

OMG thank you for this video. I bought the Rigid version of this same saw for cheap and am rehabing it. Thebox is all jacked up and I never thought of making a new one. Still super new to wood working. I think I am going to try copying your design !

Whelp that sure helped me I have an old craftsman too and had that exact same issue with the tilt now I know the fix, thanks man

Good for you, I rebuild a 1956 Craftsman table saw. New bears in the arbor, doubled the belt on the motor. Then I added a quartz 27”x30” extension to the right and a new fence. Runs like a Dream 😁

Maybe you could get some valve lapping paste for the trunnion that's sticking. Although it seems like you got it really close to perfect anyways. I love the build, by the way.

@michaelslee4336

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing with trunnions using lapping paste but it appears the sticking has gone away after bolting up tight. Either it took a flex (or whatever) out or put one in. Good outcome though.

@edstimator1

4 жыл бұрын

I frigging LOVE valve lapping compound....fixes EEEEVERYTHING!

Love the build, I was just complaining that my table saw fence was too short and it needs proper dust collection

Great video and a nice update to that saw!

I randomly came across your channel and want to dive into woodworking. I'm glad to be a new subscriber. It's very inspiring, thanks!

I loved your reaction when you caught the edge of the blade with that piece of wood trying to knock the other piece off.

Don't be afraid of the pull-saw, they're really good for making small cuts where you want a modicum of precision!

Watching Robert wandeling about as he's tonying up a new old table saw is truly entertaining!

This video could alse be titled "Man directs table saw to rebuild itself" Very entertaining to watch that was 🙂

Great work, with a good sense of humor. Keep up the great work

It's getting kinda rare to find a small youtuber with videos that don't completley annoy me in the first 30 seconds, well done.

brother from another mother! its nice to see like minded diy McGyver hybrid guy / make it work for the sake of my entertainment... guy. i went thru 3 of that style and age table saws and finally spent the money on the ridgid R4520 hybrid. made everything in my shop seem to flow except my dust problem. great video, respect on the editing.

Dude! I have the same model and watched this video a while back thinking maybe I could turn it into a hybrid cabinet-ish too (haven't started yet). I've been dejected though because even after cleaning up the machine, I couldn't get it passed about 25 degrees, but I remembered your surprise when switching the trunnions for some reason made a significant improvement. Tonight while paralleling the blade and miter slots I figured what the hey, I'll switch the trunnions like Dunn Did. Added a little grease too and BOOM! Smooth as silk, all the way to 45 and a few degrees passed. Awesome, thank you so much!

Respect your choice of direction...nicely done On to part 2

Robert, you are a genius. I am of the same mind set as you, why buy new when you can "fix" the old one !