Grab opinions on used tool deals here

[Chris G]

it would have been a perfect setup to get mugged raped and worse.

Don't worry... if you're ever away from the board for more than a few hours, we'll know something's up and alert the authorities. 

[ChadTower]

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/tls/376503230.html

Cabinet saw... 14" cabinet saw would be really big, yes?

[ScottS]

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/tls/376503230.html

Cabinet saw... 14" cabinet saw would be really big, yes?

Yes, 14" saws are very huge... and difficult to find blades for. The 5HP motor would require 220V power... or maybe 3-phase? I forget where the cut-over point is. 120V will get you about 1.5HP, I thought 220V was only good to about 3HP but maybe I'm mistaken.

[ChadTower]

3HP continuous, I'd guess, but I see a lot of 110v motors rated that high (probably at peak) or higher.

[ScottS]

3HP continuous, I'd guess, but I see a lot of 110v motors rated that high (probably at peak) or higher.

There are many different types of motors and horsepower numbers are computed/measured/exaggerated somewhat differently for each type. A 3HP router than runs on 120V is completely different than a 3HP tablesaw motor, which requires 220V...

If you compare specs for tablesaws, you'll see that you can't get much more than 1.5HP with 120V. Some will claim 1.75HP, but I tend to think they're exaggerating. To get more power, you have to go to up 220V. Once you max out 220V, you have to use 3-phase industrial power. Don't remember where the cross-over point is but somewhere in the 3-5HP range I'd think.

[ChadTower]

Given the style of mobile carts and "set it up and then put it all away" workshop I have envisioned, 220v is definitely not practical.

[ScottS]

Given the style of mobile carts and "set it up and then put it all away" workshop I have envisioned, 220v is definitely not practical.

Then you're probably limited to a 1.5HP contractor's or hybrid tablesaw. I used to think that 220V was impractical, too. Then I bought a welder that required 220V. So I made a 50-foot 220V extension cord that plugs into a welder at one end and and my inconveniently located dryer plug at the other end. The cord cost $60 or $100 to make, but now I can use 220V pretty much anywhere in the garage or driveway. When I'm done, I coil the extension cord up, roll the tools away, and plug the dryer back in...

[ChadTower]

Hrm... guy from Craigslist is still emailing me about a Craftsman 100 series tablesaw... it's a bit far, but if it is in good shape, $75 for it would be a steal.  Need more info on condition.

This is just a random net source but I think this may be the type of saw.