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I got this for Father's Day.
$150 used but reconditioned
From Simon Eng
Any ideas on age based on serial number?

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:) He just overlooked it. On the list provided, it looks like 1978. October/November to be more exact.
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Jan 1979.;)
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[quote="JPG40504"]Jan 1979.]


Dec 1978.:D
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beeg wrote:Dec 1978.:D
Maybe!:)


I have come to the 'conclusion' that the number listed in the chart(s) is the last unit manufactured during that month.



Only the shadow knows!:D
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Thanks Gentlemen! That clears everyting up nicely.

Any advice or comments on the Dust Chute Upgrade?

Vs the Cover upgrade
besides price

Any other recommended accessories/upgrades??
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It looks like the new cover has a molded hole, whereas the Dust Chute Upgrade ya have to drill the hole. I went with the drilling one.
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terrydowning wrote:Thanks Gentlemen! That clears everyting up nicely.

Any advice or comments on the Dust Chute Upgrade?

Vs the Cover upgrade
besides price

Any other recommended accessories/upgrades??

The band saw has a jazillion nooks and crannies that really really like to grab sawdust and keep it for an eternity(or until the next occasional cleanout). A brush riding the lower wheel helps get stuff into the exiting air stream. The addition of the DC port grabs the crap(at least some of it) before it has a chance to float into
the nooks and crannies.

I drilled an access hole for the ss tool kit to adjust the tension. I just count 1 turn/eighth inch of blade. Requires some memory regarding 'history'.:rolleyes: A window is on the to do some rainy day list. A hole would probably work just as well!;)
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JPG40504 wrote:Maybe!:)


I have come to the 'conclusion' that the number listed in the chart(s) is the last unit manufactured during that month.



Only the shadow knows!:D
Actually found the "SAVE THIS CARD. ONE FULL YEAR WARRANTY" card on my first BS. The date I wrote on the card is 4/21/83 and the serial # is 77620.
The April column for the 1983 row shows SN 77271, and May 83 is 78751. So maybe, in this instance, the SN is the first one of the month:confused:

Like JPG said.....Maybe
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