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Thank you all for the great advice, I am holding off on the band saw for now, I will make it a winter project. Tear it apart, new tires and clean it up. My wife is wanting me to try and make her a folding sewing table with a drop in for her machine. I'm trying to figure out the folding leg system. I...

Well, I did it. I bought the 510. Got it home yesterday and have worked on it most of the day today. It is a 1995 510 with the band saw attachment. After watching most of the rebuild videos on SS acadamey, I got the ways, slides, and tables cleaned up and waxed. I followed the lube steps and didn't ...

Thank you both for the quick reply. That is what I have been thinking (buy the 1991). Bring it up to date, means to me, two bearing quill, 510/520 table system, dust/safety guards. Love the SS Academy videos! I'm the process of watching them all. I'm sure I will have many more questions. Thanks agai...

Hi all, I new to the forum and am looking for advice on purchasing a used SS. There are a few in my area that range fro $250 - $1250 and they range in age from a greenie to a 1991 model 510 with a band saw. I have always loved the SS but never could afford to buy one new. The boss has finally given ...