

For instance, under no circumstance is a Stanley nail set the same as a pin punch just as a chisel is never a screwdriver.ĭepending on the fence style remove the screws holding the rails in place.įor the table extensions I find it best to loosen all the screws but remove the two screws at each end first while supporting the table with my gut. It is important to use the correct tools when the correct tools are called for. Parts Tubs (you can use cheap plastic shoe boxes or any container for this).This article does not and will not account for left tilt saws so if you can’t work it out in your own head as to what I mean when I say “tilt to the left/right” then you really should sell the saw and buy some knitting needles or be discussing trademark, patent and copyright law with others of your same ilk.
UNISAW TABLE EXTENSION HOW TO
I will say that the make up of the saw hasn’t changed drastically and any smart human can and will figure out how to get a newer saw apart. Since 1939 there have been many “value engineering” changes to the Unisaw and while I’ll try and catch each one I won’t guarantee that I’ll cover them all. I should note that this write up is based on an early vintage Unisaw. As the saying goes, “in for a penny, in for a pound”. Most people, if they are going through the entire process, will elect to repaint. It should be noted that even the saddest of bastards with no broken parts really only need a good cleaning to get them back to working properly. This article will take you through the process and in the end you can, if you choose, take every bit and piece apart, bring it back to factory fresh and put it all back together to where it works like the day the saw was born. On the scale of Easy to Hard the Unisaw really falls way down on the list towards Easy as a machine that normal humans can dismantle and put back together *if* you have a little bit of mechanical knowingness and the proper tools. If you are a first time restorer of woodworking machines you might want to read the Restoration Guide and the Electrolysis Guide Larger photos are available on Joe's website.) They were not taken specifically for this wiki, but fit (mostly) pretty well. How to Properly Disassemble and Clean a Unisaw ¶ How to Properly Disassemble and Clean a Unisaw
