Pa’s Table Saw

Do any of us Older guys remember this ? Many more Comments & Replies to follow & are all to be appreciated.

 

Seen others like it. The old cast iron made for a good solid tool.

http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/detail.aspx?id=1710

 

Western Auto sold ' Kits ' , to the work'n Joe,........a la Sears business model . They became > Beneficial ,> Sears , & then > Advance Auto Parts whom finally did them in. Imagine that ?
Next:
Where did the motor come from ?

 

I like it! My table saw is a Rockwell contractors saw that I inset into a 4x5ft worktable. It works for my needs, but I sure want a big sawstop!

 

Love my Rockwell Solid top.
The Westinghouse motor comes from what Pa used to call an IceBox.

 

Another throwback , good 'Ol USA made tool , from the 70's ..... What is it ?
( Hint :
All you pro engine fabricators have to stay out of this one , OK )

 

Lifter picker

 

Speak'n of Craftsman...... After 25 years, it's getting a refresh .
Please notice that I didn't have to make a trip to the Hardware Store.