1972 Delta Unisaw Table Saw Restoration
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9 ай бұрынPick up your Double Taper Sanding Disc Here. You're gonna want one of these!
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In this video I show how I breathe some new life into a 50 year old Delta Unisaw. These are really great saws that are a good value for anyone on a budget.
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@jbratt 8 ай бұрын
I have restored 3 Unisaws. I upgraded the fences and have one of them dedicated to my dado stack, one for cross cuts and one set up for rip cuts. They cut hotdogs if you have a need for that.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
That is one feature you don't get with a SawStop.
@accordio321 8 ай бұрын
You can bypass the hot dog safety if your so inclined.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@accordio321 Ha!
@lefthandedleprechaun8702 8 ай бұрын
Ive grown rather fond of my hot dog thankyou.
@oONeMesiS0o 8 ай бұрын
Great video as always, Mike!
@christopherwilkening5817 6 ай бұрын
I'm the owner (custodian) of my grandfather's 1947 Delta Unisaw. He bought it to use in the boat building shop he set up after WW2. My dad did his apprenticeship using this machine and had a bad scar on an index finger from when it bit him. My cousin had the saw for about 30 years and built many, many classic boats with it. I also use it for boats, as well as cabinetry, and all kinds projects. She still runs smooth as silk too. I've thought it would be cool to do a restoration, but cleaning and painting up the cabinet would wipe out the patina and battle scars from 76 years of use by my family. The inner workings are still very smooth and in fact seem better than newer Unisaws from the Rockwell era that I've used since I started boatbuilding in 1974. I haven't measured the arbor run out but it cuts smoothly. I'm going to bookmark your excellent video as a reference if I ever feel the need to do the bearings. Thanks!
@MikeFarrington 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, what a great history.
@TrapDoorWoodworks 3 ай бұрын
We used an old 1941 Unisaw at a shop I worked at. The shop owners father bought it new, and it was well maintained. I really liked that saw!
@billkraemer4710 3 ай бұрын
If it works, lube it, but leave it to work.
@tommysts1920 8 ай бұрын
My father-in-law passed away and had one of these saws. My mother-in-law won't let any of us buy his tools. She has no use for them either. She won't get rid of anything. Everything has a sentimental value.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
On one hand I could say thats foolish, on the other, having lost a couple people close to me, I get it.
@glencrandall7051 8 ай бұрын
Back in the 1950's machinists were saying that 50 year old machinery was better than the new stuff. That 50 year old stuff is now over a hundred years old and in many cases is still considered better than new. So any time and money spent reconditioning the 50 to 100 year old equipment now is time and money well spent. I think you just proved the point. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I agree.
@TaylerMade 8 ай бұрын
i trained on an old tanner saw. it must have seen at least 70 years when i trained on it (i am now retired). everything weighed in tons not lbs. the fence and mitre guide were both two hands and a grunt to take on and off. but that thing cut true and perfect everytime, for ten hours a day 5 days a week.
@mark77193 8 ай бұрын
I also have an old Tanner saw. I have not managed to find out when it was made, but probably is at least 50 years old. I had to fit a new motor last year after the old one quit and couldn't be repaired due to unavailability of parts. Still cuts accurately, but does need to be stripped down and restored, much like the saw in the video. As does the Tanner 6" jointer I have.
@mark77193 8 ай бұрын
Been stripping it down this evening, and found the data plate, which has the MFG date: 1952. And looks like the only significant wear is on one cog in the raise/lower mechanism.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@mark77193 I may have an extra cog, send me an email if you feel yours needs to be replace.
@mudgem3742 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for reminding us to polish our knobs. I had my girl read this so she would too.
@MikeFarrington 2 ай бұрын
Ha!
@jcsrst 8 ай бұрын
THE VIDEO I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO DO! Awesome! No one restores old shop tools quite like you! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have many years of enjoyable use out of it😀
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@user-cr3bo1hr9l 5 ай бұрын
I used to work in a lumber yard in the late 70's early 80's and we had one similar to that one and I did the millwork. We also had a heavy duty planer and radial arm saw where I milled and cut to size lumber by customers orders. They charged 80 cents a minute ($48 per hour) for the work I did. I wanted those saws so bad when they shut down but I was about 22 and lived in a small apartment and couldn't keep them. Ps, they only paid me minimum wage but I was great and loved that job. The circular saw straight edges they're making now I should have patented them because I made them back then to work in my yard. Would be rich now but didn't realize what I had. John Taylor (Brooker Lumber Company) Homestead Florida.
@MikeFarrington 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Good stuff.
@sutikareoluwagbenga1272 Ай бұрын
I was a shop teacher and started in 1976. This was my first encounter with this table saw. It was well made and very precise. Good job!
@MikeFarrington Ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@edd2771 8 ай бұрын
Just got home and took off the old necktie before tucking into this. Delighted to note this one clocks in at about one joke per minute, a career high if I am not mistaken. I appreciate the quality workmanship. I applaud the use of trunnion, embowel, and quiver. I lament the tragic missed opportunity to observe that 'buffing the flange' is analogous to 'polishing the knob'.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Haha! As I was doing the voice over, I realized that I had consumed way too much coffee. My thought was it was unlistenable due to dad joke density.
@edd2771 8 ай бұрын
Au contraire.. so very listenable
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@edd2771 Good to hear, thank you for the well thought out comment.
@jeffreysmith2223 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, great video. My grandfather dressed in a suit vest and tie every day to go to work, he was a cabinet maker and walked to work with his toolbox on one side and any required lumber in the other. He did this for 30 years, finishing kitchens, dining rooms and stairways in upscale Montreal neighbourhoods and had quite a reputation at the time. Nice to see tools like the UniSaw preserved for the future, I have one and love it.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@rogerwhiting9310 8 ай бұрын
I have a circa 1990 Delta Contractor saw. I have always wanted a Unisaw. Seeing this one being disassembled I dont think mine is a lot different..minus the cast iron table and extensions. I love to see someone rehab old quality tools and make them new again. If I used mine a lot..I would upgrade but at 70..I doubt it. Nice video. Pleasant sarcasm and humorous self depreciation are my world..
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Than you very much.
@bradleytuckwell4881 8 ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch your voice overs are very entertaining and what a great find with the delta you really did her justice with the restoration
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@btcbob11392 8 ай бұрын
One important thing to remember when you are taking apart old machinery. A lot of times pulley's and counterweights on shafts were set with two set screws in the same hole. Make sure when you remove a set screw aka grub screw that you check the hole to make sure there is not another one in the hole.
@grannydeen1586 8 ай бұрын
My jointer has double set screws.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, that will happen from time to time. I think I showed that in my radial arm saw restoration.
@zacharywong483 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, as always! Your meticulous filming process and clear explanations make your process so understandable!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@percival23 2 ай бұрын
I had a great Delta a ways back and i loved it. It was before riving knifes became standard. I got a 2 by 6 kicked back right into my stomach. i was on the floor for a good 10 minutes. I could never shake my fear of tables saws after that. Thankfully there are lots of options to get around that.
@MikeFarrington 2 ай бұрын
Yeah. I've had a kick back or two my self. Not fun. Splitters can help.
@timarheit7272 27 күн бұрын
Picked up a 1939 Delta Unisaw at an auction several years ago. Based on the serial number it was the 4th month they produced the saw. By the time I got it, someone had replaced the motor with a higher HP version, but same RPM and the dust cover was missing. I replaced the broken fence, added a dust port and cover for the motor, and have been using it nearly daily since, dedicated to a dado stack. This thing will outlast me.
@MikeFarrington 25 күн бұрын
That is super cool. Thank you for sharing.
@smacfe 8 ай бұрын
Restoring these Unisaws has to be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding projects you could ever do. They are such magnificent tools - so well designed and made and so worthy of restoration.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@kiwdwks 8 ай бұрын
A classic. Awesome job bringing her back to life Mike!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@larrystm 8 ай бұрын
Mike, YOU have restored the beautiful table saw into a generation saw. Any family would be proud to own, that can be passed from father to children to grandchildren.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@bill40bates 8 ай бұрын
We had one of those in my high school woodworking shop. I remember it always being full of sawdust. Had my first kickback on it!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Kickback is not fun, but a good learning experience.
@philjohnwilliams 8 ай бұрын
You always have the best restoration videos. You clearly show and explain what you are doing, and no cheesy music. I have a '66 Unisaw that I would one dsy like to fully restore, after watching this I now have no excuse not to.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm happy to help.
@stevel6895 8 ай бұрын
I worked in cabinet shops for over 30 years. The majority of saws we used were Unisaws, with an occasional Powermatic or travelsaw thrown in. The Unisaw is a total workhorse, and extremely accurate when outfitted with the Biesemeyer fence. Great find for a couple hundred dollars!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I think a Biesemeyer is in my future.
@SafeTrucking 7 ай бұрын
I had one of those. Great saw, it would easily run a 12" blade, but it couldn't be fully retracted. Very accurate.
@MikeFarrington 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good info.
@johnmay371 8 ай бұрын
What an awesome restoration! Nothing like the older tools. This table saw will Easily live for another 50 years!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@sureshot311 8 ай бұрын
I'm so excited. Your project videos are amazing. Your restoration videos are amazinger. I can't wait to see how this goes!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sherlock1895 8 ай бұрын
Your video was very well done. It was certainly informative. I’ve always liked to see restorations of most anything. Cheers!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Gotmovezlikejagga 8 ай бұрын
That you restore good old tools just makes us fans of your channel love it even more! Taking a solid built tool, adding some new belts, bearings and paint and you have a saw that would match or beat most new saws. Now you can cut a hotdog and not hear an explosion! Your care and level of restore is top notch, just like your wood working. Thank you for sharing this project.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yeah, and for those of use who like to resaw our hotdogs, SawStops are a no go.
@joeblownogodontinvademypri2618 8 ай бұрын
Neat! I keep up with my trusty 1981 Rockwell Unisaw: Two arbor bearing changes, even swapped the cheesy stamped metal saw blade plate for a Powermatic part, then added a Robland slide, upped the 1.5 HP single phase motor for an OEM 5HP 3 phase monster. Then switched to a Harvey Compass, also Beisemeyer changed to the Unisaw Fence plus Accurate digital readout. Repainted exterior, never needed to do a deep dive "disembowelment" trip and it continues to run like a champ! Always dead on balls accurate! Thank you for the trip down memory lane!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are fully setup.
@dennisdownes9319 8 ай бұрын
Awesome rebuild and awesome video!! Thanks! Taking on hopeless projects, ignoring time and monetary efficiency and sense, and acquiring cool stuff......that's what makes great woodworkers! I've seen old pictures of Mill Forman....often wearing ties. DD
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I totally agree.
@cody_powell 8 ай бұрын
I don't remember how (or when) I stumbled on your channel - but - I've been here a few years. Your light-hearted nature, humor and love of the craft always make for amazing content. The type of viewership you garner must span the gamut; I, for instance, work in IT and am incapable of hanging a curtain rod; yet here I am, watching you restore tools or build lovely furniture. Thanks for keeping me entertained and producing content!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. That is a very big compliment to me. To have a viewer who isn't a hardcore woodworker is really neat.
@aaronvantgeloof7407 8 ай бұрын
one of the most under rated youtubers out there
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@aaronvantgeloof7407 Thank you very much.
@cody_powell 8 ай бұрын
@@aaronvantgeloof7407 this is, in my humble opinion, the most factual statement I have read in well over 20 years.
@cody_powell 8 ай бұрын
@@MikeFarrington to be 100% transparent, I was kinda hoping you wouldn’t respond; the whole “meeting your parasocial followers”…thing. I’d be willing to buy you a beer (if you’re ever in Minnesota) that a surprising number of your subs are kinda like me. Meaning, not professional woodworkers and appreciate craftsmanship; of if I lose…your first 10 rounds are my treat.
@andreywagner5046 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful work Mike, enjoy the "new" saw, and share more of your great content.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@larrymcdaniel8471 8 ай бұрын
Yay for the robusto out feed table!!! Impressive as always!!!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@jayeeffeff6813 8 ай бұрын
As always, your attention to detail in your content, from the content itself to the post-production, is top-notch and borders on a level of genius not often duplicated.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@philkidd 8 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this one with baited breath Mike! It turned out even better than I could have imagined. I am the proud owner of a 2001 Unisaw with the Unifence as well. It has been in storage for nearly 3 years while I’ve been building a log cabin home in June Lake, CA. I am finally retrieving it next weekend and can’t wait to use it again! As always, your videos are both entertaining and educational! Thanks for all you do!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. June Lake is really nice. My mother-in-law has a cabin near there, I always enjoy exploring the area.
@philkidd 8 ай бұрын
It’s a great place to be retired!
@robertbamford8266 8 ай бұрын
Excellent work. Washer “trick” is great. A fine example of engineering and manufacturing. Thanks for the tour.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@coreybuilt 8 ай бұрын
Very nice job. Learned a few things from you & went & restored my 1977 jet jointer. Thx for all you knowledge
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 8 ай бұрын
Ahh Michael, you never disappoint with the restoration videos. Well done. Great idea on the fiber washers. The saw is a beaut!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I started off looking for UHMW plastic, but bumped into the Teflon.
@jeffbaker8808 8 ай бұрын
@@MikeFarrington How is it that you bumped into Teflon and you made it stick?
@mattjackson3996 8 ай бұрын
@@jeffbaker8808 LOL!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@jeffbaker8808 Ha! Nailed it.
@derekhalvorsen7849 8 ай бұрын
Mike, I see you replacing bearings in so many of your videos. Can you do a video on bearing replacement and understanding the specifications of bearings?
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thats a good idea. Let me put some thought into that.
@pgfollett 8 ай бұрын
Great video! Very thorough approach to restoration. Looking forward to seeing the setup, adjustment and fine tuning of this lovely old machine.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, that will be next.
@gonecywers 8 ай бұрын
I've watched your woodworking videos, but to be honest, I love when you restore old power tools. Your attention to detail in the interest of bringing something back to "its former glory", is a pleasure to watch, and to see an old beautiful power tool like this saw looking very much like it did when it was new, is so satisfying. Very nice work!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@grigorbrowning 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I've been looking forward to this video and it certainly doesn't disappoint - brilliant work. Thank you.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@billystray7007 8 ай бұрын
Great video ! I purchased my unisaw well over 25 yrs ago , new, when they were having the "GREAT WHITE" premotion. It came with an engraved plaque to be attached to the saw cabinet that said the saw was built specifically for me. All i had to do was mail it in so they could add my name to it, lol As silly as it was, it's probably the reason that i would never part with the saw. Not even for a sawstop..
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Those are times go by for sure.
@johnhicks692 7 ай бұрын
I'm 65 years old now and went with my father when he bought this exact model when I was in junior high school. He passed away in 2009. He used it to build kitchen cabinets and furniture in his woodworking shop. Kept his family fed and clothed with it. I still use it from time to time on my own projects.
@MikeFarrington 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great saw, with a great family history.
@billrogers9230 2 ай бұрын
I am truly impressed with your experience in restoring this lovely saw. I learned to use a table saw, specifically a Unisaw, around 1970. I have coveted this saw ever since. Your video made me smile as I watched green with envy. Your process was delightful. Thanks!
@MikeFarrington 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mrimmortal1579 8 ай бұрын
A fine piece of machinery, excellently restored! This table saw should give you a lifetime of good service. I recently inherited a Delta Unisaw. I don’t know how old it is (definitely not as old as yours). It was as close to brand new when I received it as it’s possible to be, and may even have been actually brand new. I certainly didn’t see a 220 outlet in the garage it came out of, and there wasn’t a speck of sawdust anywhere inside its cabinet. The kicker is that I also do not have a 220 outlet to plug it into, so it has sat there all sad and alone in storage for about 2 years now. Of course, I could install a 220 outlet in my garage, but to do so I would have to build said garage first. Sigh…
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Well get it done and get to work.
@mrimmortal1579 8 ай бұрын
@@MikeFarrington I’ll tell my wife that you said it was OK. 😂
@pmdinaz 8 ай бұрын
Mike, I'm always amazed at your ingenuity. Using the dremel like a lathe, wow...mind blown. I think I'm gonna take a closer look at mine (arbor) now. I get a wierd blade flex, quite often. It could be my cheap a$$ blade too.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Check it out, it could be an easy fix.
@ericwells7203 8 ай бұрын
Great job. You kept my attention and made me want to refurbish my next table saw.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Good stuff, that means I did my job.
@scpusher 8 ай бұрын
Super cool restoration. It’s a testament to a solid quality built piece of machinery. Enjoy!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@greglammers9905 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I bought one a little newer than years ago for $300. I gave it to my son. I have two Oliver model 262? Table saws I want to restore. This may motivate me to get going on them. Again, nice work
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Very nice. I would love an old Oliver saw.
@doylestownhuskies9624 8 ай бұрын
I couldn't find any info on a model 262. I did see the 260 D which is daul arbor. That thing is a beast! 2- 16 inch blades and sliding table 2300 lbs.
@greglammers9905 8 ай бұрын
@@doylestownhuskies9624 sorry they are a model 232. Both very heavy duty units. Funny story how I ended up with them. Before I retired I worked as a fleet manager of a school bus contractor we had several locations in Iowa and Minnesota. One of the schools we contracted for had a bunch of old wood working machinery they were going to scrap. A big delta planer , jointer, lathe , Rockwell saw, and a Oliver bandsaw. Everything was 3 phase. They also had the two Oliver model 232 table saws, which they stated only one was operational. After trying to move the two table saws, I said “ you know what I already have a nice unisaw, I’ll pass on these two” I got everything home and was doing research on the Oliver bandsaw, and came across info on the Oliver 232 table saw, and learned they were really nice saws. So I called the guy and he hadn’t scrapped them yet, so I went and grabbed them. They had all kinds of extra blades, but were missing the micrometer fence which was kinda unique to the Oliver saw. I have since plugged both in and they both work good.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@doylestownhuskies9624 Yeah, 260D Massive saws for sure.
@gunslinger1108 8 ай бұрын
Currently restoring a 1940s unisaw, we got the cabinet and cast iron foot repainted, now to just put the internals back in it.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Lets go!
@jessasdad 8 ай бұрын
Loved the “Red Barchetta” interlude. RIP Neil.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. RIP Neil.
@davidattenberg4720 8 ай бұрын
I wish you showed the part about aligning the top. That would make good tv.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
I didn't align the top. I am going to try and do another video showing how I go about tuning up a saw.
@stevensobba1785 5 ай бұрын
VERY WELL accomplished! Great find and use of your talents!
@MikeFarrington 5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@randyhooker3333 8 ай бұрын
I had one in '74. Built my first company with it. All fond memories now. Lovely to see you bring one back to life!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@brentjenkinsdesigns 8 ай бұрын
Awesome find and recovery. I really appreciate your Voice Over content style. Many channels get it wrong, you sir, do not. I'm wondering if you finished the remodel at your place? I may be mistaken by thinking that it was a two part project? Even still. Your channel is awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. The remodel at my place got finished enough, then I moved on. Meaning I have walls in my house without drywall or insulation. Ha!
@fnscooter 8 ай бұрын
Do you tackle restoration projects like this soon after purchasing the equipment because you're excited about them, or do you wait until a lull between client projects, or do you have a habit of periodically scheduling shop projects so that they don't pile up on you?
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
For this one, I did it pretty quick. My Powermatic saw needs some love, so I needed to get a saw up and running. Most of the time, I just fit these in between other things.
@jonathanstofenmacher4918 8 ай бұрын
Bravo. Thanks for another great resto video. I cant thank you enough for all the tips, tricks and hours of entertainment. Best wishes Mike.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@user-oe8gj7fz6v 8 ай бұрын
Quality never goes out of style! The saw is beautiful and I'm sure it's a pleasure to use. Good video 👍. Thank you!!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@johnford7847 8 ай бұрын
How do you keep track of what goes where? I've done disassemblies where I photograph each step, but even that can be confusing. Any ideas would be appreciated.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
I just remember. For me that is part of the challenge, I like figuring things out. I will say that I keep fasteners with parts when possible.
@philjohnwilliams 8 ай бұрын
When I take unfamiliar machines apart I make sure to photograph EVERYTHING as I go
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@philjohnwilliams That is a good tip for sure.
@J.n.A.1993 2 ай бұрын
Pretty sure the wood shop table saw in my Jr High and High school was a Unisaw of near that same vintage. Neat! Good memories.
@MikeFarrington 2 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@fredcheung1940 3 ай бұрын
That is a great restoration. I appreciated the close, detailed photography, particularly in regard to the disassembly of the arbor bearings; I could have definitely benefitted from this video when I changed arbor bearings. In 1986, I purchased a new Unisaw (220v, 3 hp with a low-voltage switch). I immediately switched out the original fence system for a Biesmeyer. The Unisaw has performed like a champ all these decades. In 2022, I decided to change the belts, since the machine was 36 years old; the belts had no cracks whatsoever, which surprised me. At the same time, I repainted the saw, and built a three-drawer storage cabinet assembly that hangs under the extended tabletop (i.e. to the right of the saw cabinet). In 2023, I began hearing a slight clicking noise, and felt it was time to change arbor bearings. The process was surprisingly less painful than I thought it might be. I have never had any regrets making that purchase. May your new acquisition serve you well.
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. They are great saws for sure.
@lordaleksandre 8 ай бұрын
Wow, that making your own custom soft washer tip is gold, thank you!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. So far they are working well.
@rosecityremodel2015 8 ай бұрын
Mike, the thing I admire most about your channel is the fact you repair and restore old shop equipment. Bravo!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@bcmbdk 8 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT! Great storytelling, very well editing. Thank you!!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ronaldparent9524 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a really informative and well presented tutorial. I acquired a 1965 Rockwell Unisaw, Made in Guelph, Ontario, Canada yesterday and will be doing a full renovation. Nice job on yours too.
@MikeFarrington 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fredwild190 4 ай бұрын
I did the same restoration on the same saw, which I inherited from my father. My Unisaw was submerged in Hurricane Katrina water for two weeks in 2005 and was a complete, filthy, rusty mess. I disassembled the saw, sandblasted and repainted all cast parts and the cabinet and wire brushed the rest, and replaced all saw and motor bearings. The table and wings were pitted but restored flat and serviceable. My Unisaw has served in many projects since then, including the project replacing my flooded house. Thank you. I would very much like to see a video showing a Biesemeyer or similar fence installation on this saw.
@MikeFarrington 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Fence and slider to come this spring, when I plan to tackle a few shop upgrades.
@ThePapa1947 8 ай бұрын
We had 2 Unisaw's in the pattern shop I worked at. They are great saws. The ones we had were much older but the same thing. All right hand tilt which I got used and ended up getting when I retired.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Great saws. Right vs left, pros and cons, just a matter of getting used to either. Thank you for sharing.
@jayfromtexas6718 8 ай бұрын
Great restore, great saw. Good idea on the Teflon washers.
@MikeFarrington 7 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@rambladesmanmoe6291 5 ай бұрын
Just stumbled across this video. Perfect timing for me as I just picked up an older Powermatic bandsaw. This gets me fired up to do the same to it. Thank you
@MikeFarrington 4 ай бұрын
Time to get to work.
@chuckmeister6518 8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike Farrington. I always look forward to your videos. And your music recommendations are usually on point!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@rollingpuck 8 ай бұрын
As always, entertaining AND informative. I had to look up 'over egg the pudding' and 'blanchard ground'. I have lived more years than you and have never heard of either of those. Now I know. Well done, Mike. Cheers!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I first heard over egg the pudding from my grandma.
@davidkelly1634 8 ай бұрын
Another great video, thanks. The washer fabrication step was brilliant.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@localcrew 8 ай бұрын
I have a 1941 Delta 12-14 inch cabinet saw that I’m tempted to restore. If my buyer doesn’t come across I’m gonna let it roll. Just subscribed!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Good luck, welcome aboard.
@secoroco 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Such a professionalism. I was already looking forward for the next video and as always, it’s worth the wait. Gotta go back to patreon for sure. Thanks for sharing, Mike.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@lukemartin9037 3 ай бұрын
I love these tool restoration videos, Mike! I am always impressed at how much effort it must take to keep track of parts and which order they need to go back in. Very cool.
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@markbroughton5814 8 ай бұрын
Ive had one for about 35 years, still use it almost everyday.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Good stuff.
@williamdesautelle8990 4 ай бұрын
Absolute work of art. Love that you didnt cut corners.
@MikeFarrington 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@BryanNichols 8 ай бұрын
I did not even know roll pin punches were a thing but that is awesome and I must have a set now.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
That was something I bumped into while looking for something doing some online searching. The second I saw it, I new I needed one.
@henrymostert2125 8 ай бұрын
Fabulous reno on the saw. I had the same run-out you had. I fixed most of it by putting a 3 inch washer that i bought at my machinery dealer. It made a difference. Well done on the filming and editing
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Good tip. Thank you.
@kevinxxx8093 8 ай бұрын
I used one of these in Shop class in the mid-60s. I enjoyed the video and admired your refurbishment.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ralphturney2125 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video! Too many people want to spend WAY too much money on a new, made in China, table saw. Everyone shopping for a new TS needs to watch this video!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Totally, with belts, bearings, paint, badge, etc. I'm under 300.
@timothystevenhoward 3 ай бұрын
Epic! Delta is one of those brands I wish had not disappeared (nearly). I remember once when you walked into a Lowes you could buy Delta power tools.
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Same here, how the times are changing.
@joesmith1574 4 ай бұрын
This was a cool rebuild and video! I got an old Sears 1 hp tablesaw out in the garage that I got from a guy I work with, it was his dad’s. I got to tear it apart and rebuild it one of these days. Your video inspires me to get to it probably this summer. Thank you.
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@chris_bjj123 8 ай бұрын
I restored one a few years ago that I also got from an out of business cabinet shop. Great saw but this makes me want to pull it all apart again and restore it to this level. Can't beat these old saws.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@c.f.sedgwick1885 8 ай бұрын
Great video and great tablesaw. I have a vintage (1957) Unisaw and it still works perfectly.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, good stuff.
@daviddru942 6 ай бұрын
Great job Mike. I love my restored 1957 Unisaw.
@MikeFarrington 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. They sure are nice.
@WoodturningWithJohnMarro 8 ай бұрын
Nice work as usual! Great music and movie recommendations as well. Thanks Mike!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Bogie3855 5 ай бұрын
I have one of these in my shop. Recently overhauled by the last Delta serviceman from his stock of old parts. With a new arbor shaft and bearings plus a 3hp 230v motor she is a BEAST. Lordy this thing has power. I worked as a power tool specialist for what is now Grainger Canada and have had this saw for years. I have the same tenoning jig and the 52in Unifence. Such a delightful tool and there are a LOT of them around, a lot of them still working every day.
@MikeFarrington 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, sounds totally awesome.
@markv1027 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video Mike. I restored a Unisaw Jr. years back and it is my main saw as I have a small basement shop. Your saw looks great! Thanks for sharing.
@MikeFarrington 7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@thomlipiczky9021 8 ай бұрын
You're the master of getting great deals on used stuff! Excellent video! Thanks again.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@johndowning2231 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for a perfect presentation! I have my late Dad’s UniSaw from that same period, sitting in my garage to be restored. My wife insisted on me having a SawStop, but I want to bring Dad’s saw back to life! Your video is just the inspiration I needed!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thats great to hear.
@Rangemaster26 3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. You showed everything very plainly and easy to follow without the fast motion a lot of restorers use. Along with a great commentary, it's a great and fun video to follow. And a beautiful job of restoring of a terrific saw "Of The Day".
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@WackeyWorxWorkshop 3 ай бұрын
Very nice. I have a 48 that i restored and picked up a 62 that i will be restoring very shortly. Love the video. 👍👍👍
@MikeFarrington 3 ай бұрын
Right on!
@mariehankdueck8125 6 ай бұрын
Great video. I hope to restore my 70's era unisaw and will use this tool as a reference.
@MikeFarrington 6 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Let me know how it goes.
@allistertowndrow8986 8 ай бұрын
brilliant video. i love the detail and the great angles. It's hard to make a restoration video interesting. sometimes you're forced to skip through parts. but not with your video. I really enjoy your narration and jokes and humour. i look forward to all your videos and projects. Thanks for making my day enjoyable! great saw you put together. they dont make tools the same way they used to.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@Mtematiks 8 ай бұрын
This cabinet saws are great ! Here in Europe we have Wadkin saws, which are a clone of the Dela Unisaw. I have restored several of them, and I have another 3 pieces. Other great saw from the past is also UK made- Startrite. Regarding the fence - there is a GREAT tutorial in achannel - Askwoodman! When I restore a saw, I always make this kind of Biesemeyer fence - it is made of steel and ot is sturdy!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have seen that fence. I may go that route, though, it would like quadruple my budget.
@Mtematiks 8 ай бұрын
@@MikeFarrington You are welcomemate! Also a big advantage is that on the rail itself you can weld a stand for an On/OFF switch(on the wright corner of the saw contruction) which at my opinion is the best place ! Actually, the material itself is not that expensive (atleast here in Bulgaria) and if you are good with the mig/tig welder, with you precision you will have a great fence system on a budget.
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
@@Mtematiks Good stuff. At this point, I am leaning that directions.
@jewdd1989 8 ай бұрын
Awesome saw! I think it’s neat if not better to restore classic, well built, forever lasting tools like this!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@rickharper1497 8 ай бұрын
This is the saw we had in the cabinet shop I worked at. I have a lot off hours of experience with this saw. Nice job restoring this icon. Had a 8'x8' outfeed table which I would polish including the saw table first thing in the morning!!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
Very cool!
@andrewhochberger8748 8 ай бұрын
That was incredible. I love these tool restoration videos. And I thought Red Barchetta was going to be the song recommendation as I think I heard you mumble some lyrics…
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
I already used Red Barchetta as a song recommendation a few years ago and I am tying not to repeat. Yes, I was "singing" it. It's one of my all time favorites.
@jaywood8296 8 ай бұрын
Nice job, as usual. I have a '79 one waiting for a clean up- it belonged to a buddies father. Mine is from '44. I bought it from an old guy in 1979, fixed it up, and have been using it ever since. I just finally retired the original throat plate. For the '79 one, I'll be using sheet metal between the cast base and the cabinet. Keep up the good work!!
@MikeFarrington 8 ай бұрын
The sheet metal is a great idea. Would have been better, but I had some 1/8" laying around.
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