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I did exactly that, it's inexpensive and I know it's solid. I am not a pro by any sense, but I figured the odds of it going back together perfectly and lining up correct seemed pretty slim

So I am not the only one. Mine was stuck in like yours and i actually had to resort to heat. I tried every reasonable thing i could think of including a jack to no avail. i did finally get it out in several pieces. I am relieved to see that i did actually try all the suggestions on this post first ...

I ain the city, sbopsmith is at my dads in New Paltz

again thank you very much
good words of wisdom
i havent even taken this baby for a test drive yet so for upgrades..table or otherwise..thank you for the advice. im mostly focused on just replacing what needs replacing right now
As for this crazy tailstock, i mean as i said this was the very first ...

Haha, yeah one tube was jammed in the base and the other came out with the tailstock but i am replacing it either way, that was actually the very first thing we did was try to remove that and it took about 3 and a half hours

I as thinking the same with the table and fence, it just seems practical ...

Thank you so much that is great to hear you have no idea
I have cleaned everything, waxed and lubricated everything, changed the power cord, got the speed control at least working
i had no idea what i was looking for when i was moving it so i only have bits and pieces. The jigsaw was not hooked up ...

Yes, hopefully within the hour, The Green Monster is at my dads house, they dont allow shopsmiths in NYC apartments, i will ask him to take a few.
What should he take them of?
these are a couple from my phone, first is before moving it still covered in stuff at my gpas house

First of all, hello to everyone and dont hesitate
My grandfather passed away in late October and I found myself down in the basement to get away where we never dared to go and i see a table saw blade poking out under a giant pile of boxes and clothes in the garage. I had no idea this was ever even ...