Hello all…I’m new to this site. I just ordered a Steel City 35630 table saw, which is the 3 HP right tilt with the titanium surface and 50″ rail.
I’ve always wanted a cabinet saw, and this was exceptioally priced at less than $1100. I’m stepping up from a Delta contractors saw.
Does anyone have any experience with Steel City table saws good or bad. I know it is a new company mostly of ex-Delta people, and the product seems very nice upon inspection. But, it’s hard to say until you start cutting wood.
Thanks.
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I'll trade you a Uni-saw for it even.... You won't have sleep-less nights wondering if the saw is good after you get it and turn it on. Pat your-self on the back for not missing the opportunity to get it cheaper than retail.
Regards...
Sarge..
Thanks Sarge...even my wife gave her blessing when she realized how good the price was.
Now I need to sell my Delta Contractors saw but don't know what it's worth. It's highly modified (improved!) with:
* Extensions to the right and accross the back
* Built in router table with custom fence and dust system
* Cabinet system build underneath with dust control and access
* Extra electrical outlets mounted
* Excellent condition and perfectly tuned.
I'm going to keep the mobile base. Any suggestions on how much it could sell for? Pics attached.
I would look at the price of a new.. then give some thought as to how many hours are on the motor.. just how good of condition the saw is in general.. free of rust.. gears still in good function.. etc. Then I would half the price for starters.
At that point.. if the saw is exceptional.. add 10%-20% to that half. If the saw is not exceptional, I would minus 10%-20% but... ask for the half price to get some feelers. Something is worth what someone is willing to pay. You never know till you try.
If you throw it on the market and the price is unrealistically high.. you won't get responses or they will pass. Then you can come down to adjust to what the market is willing to pay. By going high on your price originally... you always have the option to negotiate and come down to someone that comes to see it. People love to think they talked you down into a "real deal" for them.
But once you set a price.. you can't raise it once someone comes to look. But.. by going high.. your high quote can be lowered with the intention of getting what you really though it was worth to begin with. The the customer got a "deal" and you got what you in reality wanted to begin with with the possibility of getting more.
Hope that makes sense... ha.. ha... ha..ha..ha..
Sarge..
Quote: "Now I need to sell my Delta Contractors saw but don't know what it's worth."
I don't know what it's worth either, Scag_man, but if you're willing to donate it to a wounded soldier I'll gladly accept it.
Harry
Following the path of least resistance makes rivers and men crooked.
GREAT purchase!For the bargin you got... I'd give the old saw to a local school if they still have Woodworking classes... Bet the old saw was NOT so bad they coulden't use it?Have Fun WITH THE NEW SAW! You will love it, I'm sure.
I've looked at their saws. I've got their 17" drill press, Variable speed midi-lathe, and mini-dust collector. All are fine machines and customer service is above average, I've found. Regarding their table saw fences, they have two models: the deluxe and industrial. I would not use the deluxe and would only consider it if I planned to upgrade to another fence. The industrial give the Biesemeyer a run for it's money, though I prefer the Uni-fence.
Chris @ flairwoodworks
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
Thanks Chris. I've been learning quite a bit more about the SteelCity stuff and it's mostly good news. I did get the industrial fence and am looking forward to it. Funny that you prefer the Unifence...I've been using one for about eight years and I don't like it. Because of the odd aluminum shape, it's hard to clamp jigs to, and I've never modified it enough to get past that. I think I'm going to like the square (i.e. easy to jig) Biesemeyer type. Hope it works out!
Congrats on the new saw, Scag_man. I got the notice on that sale last month, and nearly bought it, but decided to hold off for a variety of reasons, none having to do with the quality of the saw. Please let us know how you're liking it down the road!!
Scags,
how are you? very good question and one that deserves an answer. The steel city saw cuts loosely around tight edges and manipulates threats around knots and other such textures. The saw itself can be seen as handy and very well built but can be slippery at times. The speed is adequate but shakes off course when pushing limits. Lubrication and tidy shimms is the only necessary adjustments needing upkeep. Get back to me with your thougts tuffness.
Have a good one
talk atcha later,
Bradbird
whats ya been puffin on son?
Can't blame a guy for asking, can ye?
I mean there was once a guy who got a really nice high dollar bandsaw just for the asking. Right?
Following the path of least resistance makes rivers and men crooked.
Edited 2/26/2008 6:14 pm by harrycu
it's a King with a different name tag /same manufacture same tools personally nothing replaces the old delta when the castings where cured for atleast a year ,though I'm sure its worth the $ 1100. I had a king as a second saw once ,I put a uni-saw motor on it and then it worked great. enjoy.
the Woodbug Dan
"it's a King with a different name tag /same manufacture same tools...."Hi Dan - You're saying that King and Steel City are identical saws made by the same manufacturer? First I've heard that, though many of the import tools do look similar, and/or come from the same plant.
same plant indeed ,king/ cantek/craktex /steel city... tomato/tamoto,same same,fast fast ,cheap cheap....sell lots.
the Woodbug Dan
My sister and I came from the same place, but didn't both end up wearing dresses. Sorry, but just because two different brands come from the same place doesn't mean they are the same.
funny, but not a very good comparison.making machines and making humans could'nt be farther apart, for most people anyway. I guess not for you though? what about skirts do you where those? LOL.
The ol' "If it's made in the same factory, it's the same saw" story. sheesh.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
I never said they are bad saws I really liked my King it was super stable ,almost no vibration .my freind I sold it to still loves it .they are the same machines I have seen the parts from one go on another during a repare. like I said before its a good saw for $1100 .sheeeeesh
the Woodbug Dan
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