Good old saw

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I found this saw behind a local machine shop, and talked to the owner, he said to take it and good luck. It is a Wellsaw and according to the serial # it was made in 1941. Its older than I am and in better shape. Wellsaw was very helpful and told me that all parts are available but they don't give them away! I have about $400 in it and several hours labor. That's including two blades @ $50 dollars apiece. The saw weights  590 lbs. and at first I thought I had gone overboard with this project, but after I got it going it was a different story. The saw works beautifully I can cut 3/4" X 8" flat bar on edge and it cuts perfectly square. The capacity is 8" X 16" with the vice all the way to the rear and 8" X 12" with the vice in the normal spot. I needed a saw to cut 4" and 6" thin wall pipe and this will do the job. Here are some pics before and after and two roller stands I made for it. I am new to the site and I hope they come thru           Ted Attached Images
Reply:If you've got the room that machine requires you've done very well for yourself.Most of us would love to have a saw like that.life is good
Reply:Man!  I wish I could stumble onto a deal like that.  I doubt that you could buy anything new for $400 and end up with something of that quality.Way to go!
Reply:DIGR,that is a mighty fine looking saw. youlucked out, but $50. for a blade soundsa little high. i have a 7X12 JET, and i payabout $25.00 to 30.00 for a hardback blade.what size is your blade? i would suggest youshop around, and you should be able to findblades for less.good luck with your projects.wlbrown
Reply:Thank's  guy's WLBROWN I looked around town and online and $50 seemed to be common.  The length is 11'6" and the blade's were only $49.35 apiece LOL. If you can find them cheaper please let me know.....Digr