Rebuilding My Old Table Saw (FULL EDIT) Wadkin AGS 10"

I fully restored this old saw to better than new. I made DIY under dust extraction and over dust extraction, with some extra improvements to aid flow and bring the saw into the 21st century.
I also upgraded the motor to 2.2 kW (3 HP) That's not without its problems.
Every nut and bolt was worked on, with a proper paint job!
If you’re feeling kind and would like to support me; / hewandawe
£160 plus shipping
2.2KW SINGLE PHASE ELECTRIC MOTOR
www.electrotechdrives.co.uk/p...
Foot / flange B3
£12 plus shipping
1 x SPZ80-3-1210 V Belt Pulley Wheel
www.bearingshopuk.co.uk/spz80...
1 x 1210 24mm Taperlock Bush
www.bearingshopuk.co.uk/1210-...
Plastic for fence - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4010024826...
#hewandawe #woodworking

[@HewAndAwe]

Posting this cause some might like a nice long vid like me... Short vids please the algorithm pffft!

[@theduftmeister]

C'mon Ben, get on to those YT shorts🤣 Can't stand them either.

[@Mike-dn4ju]

Long format is now favored as of recently, hope you continue to make more like this.

[@HewAndAwe]

@@Mike-dn4ju I often don’t watch peeps video if they’re short now, I’d rather sit and watch than channel hop for the little time I spend in front of the tv. It’s difficult though to make as it takes weeks to edit, I’ve got one in the pipeline 25mins long will be out week this Sunday 9 days time. 👍

[@jcsrst]

That's the best 1/2 hour of KZbin ever! Beautiful restoration, with lots of clever engineering and humor! Bravo! Oh and the music, top notch!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the lovely compliment, that was really nice to read!!! 😊

[@empoweryou1]

Agreed. Everything about this Rebuild vid was was great! I had to subscribe.

[@southcoasttoolco.2435]

Came for the vintage restoration, the videography, editing & music had me hooked, your humour had me smiling, and the sheer length & detail you put into the project left me in awe. Some Very impressive work that I'm sure will last for many years - Nice one!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the lovely compliment mate, much appreciated! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@smerd1]

I started out in the trade as a wood machinist in 1983 and did a full indentured apprenticeship, all our machines were Wadkins and we did all our own maintenance, they are fantastic machines and a joy to work with 😁👍

[@HewAndAwe]

That’s for me the biggest plus, something goes wrong and it’s a doddle to sort out, doesn’t need to be sent off 😀 I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@smerd1]

@@HewAndAwe thanks mate and a happy new year to you and yours 👍

[@sharnijephson7818]

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzbin.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

[@HewAndAwe]

Considering you can pick them up for 600 quid then clean them up, they’re cheaper than site saws and much better 😋

[@charlesgraham9954]

all my machines were made in the 60s and 70s.. lol, but im lucky they were handed down by my grandfather to father now to me. the lathe, drill press etc might be 50-60 years old, but i didn't go broke acquiring them, loved your video, there is something therapeutic about working a machine with your hands. from the time i was 4 or 5 i knew i want to work with metal. i was welding using the drill press and bandsaw before i went to kindergarten. mt grandfather made sure to put a tool in my hand. again good job sir.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Charles, appreciate the compliment! It’s defo my prize possession now!!! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@douglascurl5581]

Well! To say I'm impressed by this is a total understatement. Great vid and as said previously, getting bored with the totally over the top American KZbin vids. This is art and crafts that I can relate to and enjoy the most. And completely OCD! Love it!

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Douglas! Nice of you to say! 🍻😊🍻

[@musamor75]

My God, this is a rebirth- it's beyond resurrection- a real beauty. Not a dull moment, at any time. Had me absolutely riveted (don't know what part of me was, probably all of me- just like the Jazz song). That square sausage cut at the end was a killer! I'll be back for more. Keep'em coming!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the compliment, nice of you to take the time to say! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@mrctheotherguyfromboston]

Just found this video. I want to say that you have done a fantastic job here. You can clearly see that you put your heart and soul into it. Great Work Man.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Mr C for the compliment - hope you had a lovely weekend! 🍻😊🍻

[@bookiesuace]

Amazing rebuild, going to barrow your dust collection for my ags 10. Thank you for the video.

[@joncarter3038]

And that's the difference between british woodworkers and our cousins over the pond. They use a sausages to show of their 'SawStop' and we use one to show our saws cut square. Fantastic video and some really great skill in the restoration of a little piece of history...Oh yeah and that bloody one eared elephant again.

[@HewAndAwe]

😂😂😂 cheers Jon 😊

[@alanlau3278]

That was an awesome restoration! Love the sawdust collection system!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Alan, I appreciate your compliment mate, hope you’re having a nice weekend 🍻🍻🍻

[@nicknelson9537]

Nice work! The dust collection aspect is Very cool.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Nick, having used it with out I was like there’s no way I’m using this till I’ve some sort of dust collection, I looked like I’d been rolled in flour to find the wet spot when I used it with out.

[@TheNevron33]

Thanks for this, mate. American KZbin woodworkers have almost killed my love for exploring the craft. You're a breath of fresh air in every way

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers buddy, I appreciate the compliment man! Hope you’re having a nice long weekend! 🍻🍻🍻

[@ginoasci2876]

don’t hate mate. cheers.

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Okay, nobody’s asked, so as an American woodworker, who builds everything metric, I’ll ask. What about us kills your elan for the woodworking hobby. Or are you just taking part in that worldwide pastime of America bashing. I thought I once saw a video of Steve Erwin thanking the USA for keeping Japanese soldiers off of Aussie soil. I don’t care if you dislike us, and by association, me, but I’m interested from where your comments are coming. Not geographically, politically.

[@TheNevron33]

@@dejavu666wampas9 What’s the problem with American YT woodworkers you ask. Here are some ideas: 1. The mind-numbing cookie-cutter sameness of the lot-not just of projects and styles (“today we’re building a midcentury-modern coffee table”) but of presentation, down to those unbearable stock phrases: “All in all, I am really pleased with how it came out”-shoot me! 2. Your enormous two-car garages, which you obnoxiously dub “my small shop.” 3. The unrelenting mandatory optimism. 4. The dad jokes. That's for starters. But thanks for keeping the Japanese away from Australia. Peace

[@dejavu666wampas9]

@@TheNevron33 - Thanks for the amusing, and civil, response. Hyperbole aside, I’m going to have to pay attention to your points as I watch KZbin videos. I’ll have to do a compare and contrast with the rest of the world. 1. Since they’re trying for viewers, like all KZbinrs, they realize that most woodworking hobbyists don’t have the skills to replicate 18th century French desks. So they aim at a bigger demographic. 2. Hey, I resemble that remark! Remember Norm Crosby? Never mind. Compared to some enormous shops, two car sized shops are small. Or he’s being self-deprecating. 3. I’m as pessimistic as the next guy, overly according to my wife, but who’s going to get viewers with a dour presentation. The advertising industry will tell you that. 4. I’ll give you this one. Admittedly, most people, including non-Americans, are not funny. Especially on the fly, while working with dangerous equipment. But honestly, I’ve never noticed all the dad jokes. Just to broaden my horizons, any chance you have some content out there that I can view? I’m always looking to see what people are working on. Who knows, I just might learn something. You’re welcome, for the Japanese thing, but I wasn’t there to help.😉

[@BobBlarneystone]

I just refurb'd a similar 1960s US Delta-Rockwell Unisaw, which has a very similar fence system called a 'Jetlock fence'. It suffered from mishandling by morons - using the fence rails as handles to move the saw which led to instant dealignment. By the way, a spring on the micro-adjust knob was part of the original assembly, and I think that a moron unscrewed the knob and the spring popped off and was lost in the pile of sawdust at his feet. But one thing about these vintage saws that is great, is that they have few or no nasty plastic bits, and they were assembled by human hands with hand tools, and so can be disassembled, repaired, and reassembled as you have done so well.

[@HewAndAwe]

Yeah hit the nail on the head there, for me that’s the most fantastic part the fact that saw can never die unlike everything produced these days in the name of greed.

[@kolnan]

You’re a true pro! Just amazingly skilled in every inch…sorry…millimetres of this beauty! Keep on the good work!🎉

[@HewAndAwe]

Haha thank you Kolnan! Hope you’re having a nice weekend!

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

True genius…..really enjoyed watching this, thanks for posting !

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the compliment mate, I appreciate that 🍻🍻🍻

[@wtf2203]

Good show! I have an old Delta unisaw that is in inspection stage. Between the state of my hearing & your accent/jargon, I only understood only about 10% of what you said, but everything you did was self explanatory. I also enjoyed the music & humor. I especially liked the jazz/electronica fusion segment when you were tearing thru the gear box. Don't often hear that style. Well done!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the compliment 🍺😊🍺

[@Fishstycz]

I stripped my AGS yesterday and was chuffed as a maggot to find absolutely no damage to any parts... No cracks, no stripped bolts, no frozen parts. Everything came apart easily. My rise and fall alignment bracket is complete, but I've decided to add a 3 mm brass shim between the screws and the contact surface. Currently, the 3 adjustment screws are in directly in contact with the surface and that doesn't strike me as being too cunning.

[@HewAndAwe]

Those screws become a pain till you have them set up spot on - but I can’t remember why. My depth of cut is 80mm at 90 degrees 10” blade. One day I’ll get a 12” blade for special occasions.

[@savage22bolt32]

I used to do this same sort of thing when I bought an old motorcycle. Now at my age I just use my tools. Don't clean them or paint them, just a wipe of oil if I'm in the mood. Nice to see your end product 👌

[@Wydglide]

A heartfelt pat on the back from East Tennessee USA you done an excellent job, I did not know up until I watched your video that the Powermatic 66 is essentially the same saw I know this because I have one sitting in my living room that I basically stripped like you did and it's in the early states of repaint and restore. According to the factory I have a first year 1966 Model 66 Powermatic cabinet saw and yes it is actually sitting in my living room😁

[@HewAndAwe]

Hahaha to be honest if mine wasn’t in the workshop it would be in my living room!!

[@FixitFingers]

Worth watching twice, nothing wrong with long content when the project warrants it.

[@HewAndAwe]

Bud, I replied to your comment the other day but Its not showing here (desktop computer) replied using the iphone app - have you seen another reply other than this one?!?

[@FixitFingers]

@@HewAndAwe nope only this one, KZbin does that sometimes

[@augustwest8559]

At first I thought we had a small desk top saw. Then you brought out the cabinet shit that’s not bad at all.

[@HewAndAwe]

It’s a great saw, I love it!!!

[@jameshughes1190]

Super restoration, very cool video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you James for the complement! Nice of you to take the time to say, much appreciated! 😊

[@johnanthony2545]

Beautiful old saw. Great job. This was worth doing. 👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you John! Hope you have a wicked Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@bertie4127]

Effing brilliant, Ben. Your skills and patience are on another level 🏆

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Berti, hope you’re well dude 🍻🍻🍻

[@unwired1281]

I agree 100%! I didn’t understand about half of what you said (old American ears!). But you are very talented. 👍

[@marksaus]

Very impressive... The general work involved, the dust extraction, the hundreds of camera setups... But above all I was relieved with the sausage test, got to watch that H&S! :-D

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Marcos! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@robscott4723]

Well done!!! A beautiful job and no corners cut and in fact quite the contrary.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Rob! Appreciate the compliment! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@markphillips6154]

You are one crazy SOB. I’m glad I ran into your station and subscribed. You have an active mind

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Mark! Yeah it’s a nightmare trying to shut it up at night! 😂

[@jonmpb578]

You're a right cheeky bastard. Loved the rebuild !

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Jon, hope you have a wicked Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@shaner483]

Great job, really really enjoyed the video! Love the way you built the dust collector. Also enjoyed the humour. Well done!!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Shane, nice of you to say mate! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@chippy49]

Better and safer than when it was new. Brilliant video

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Phillip! Thank you for the compliment! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@michaelnicholson572]

Educational and entertaining. On behalf of the US, I apologize for the Imperial measurements. But for future reference, the conversion from Newton-meters to foot-pounds is 10/3 unhh! x 10.

[@HewAndAwe]

Haha cheers Michael! Would be nice if we all were on the same page eh, but to hell with peeps who say centimetres! 🍺😊🍺

[@clivemarsden5655]

Great stuff. Love the invention, attention to detail and the humour 👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Clive! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@PaulyD0859]

This is the first one of your videos KZbin has suggested to me and I'm very glad I watched it. You just earned a new subscriber.

[@HewAndAwe]

Hi Pauly, glad you enjoyed it, can't tell you how pleased I am with the saw, I wouldn't swap any saw for it!!! Hope you're having a nice weekend Paul!

[@PaulyD0859]

@@HewAndAwe Old tools are the best tools!

[@HewAndAwe]

@@PaulyD0859 there’s no school like the old school 😁

[@poppamad979]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. I must admit, I laughed my ass off when I turned on the closed captioning. Was having just a slight bit of trouble with your accent, so turned on the closed captioning to make sure I was following along. Bloody hilarious. Thanks for sharing.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Poppa, some of it is I can mumble, some of it is the KZbin compression, it’s odd speaking to an object!

[@Fishstycz]

Excellent vid... Thanks so much. I picked up an old AGS10/12 yesterday and was somewhat perplexed by the lack of extraction. I had built a blade cover/hood from sheet metal for a Magic sliding table saw recently and it was a total ball ache. I'll be tackling it differently this time around :)

[@HewAndAwe]

Great choice of saw, till you need parts for it 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Fishstycz]

@@HewAndAwe Thanks, looking forward to getting her back into service... I've been fabricating parts for my various machines for years now... It started when I could no longer justify the crazy prices that Weinig was asking for spares... Now it's a formality. I have my very own tame but highly talented machinist close by.

[@mikesebphoto]

Best woodworking video soundtrack I’ve ever heard. Barry White…!!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Michael 😊🍺😊

[@industrialartcraft6046]

First time a restoration video ever had me giggling! Love it!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thanks buddy, hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!! 🍻😊🍻

[@sandroreis5593]

absolutely amazing, super entertaining video. thank you

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Sandro, much appreciated compliment! I hope you’re well! 🍻😊🍻

[@barryblack6423]

Brilliant video, best rebuild Iv seem so far. Good on ya!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Barry! Appreciate the compliment mate, hope you’re well! 🍻🍻🍻

[@tonycosta3302]

I’ve restores several vintage (1940-1950s) Craftsman shop tools and feel the same way. Amazing quality and completely repairable after more than 50 years.

[@HewAndAwe]

Easily my priced possession! Even after a year I still love every time I turn it on! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@Paullyb79]

really nice buy needed a wide shot at the end to see it in its new glory

[@HewAndAwe]

Yeah I’m really shit at doing that for some reason 🤦🏻‍♂️ I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@errolorticke5573]

Thanks for sharing! Very cool.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Errol! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@davidstruckoff]

Love the video. Your attention to detail, quality if craftsmanship, humor, and the way your videos are easy to follow, informative, without the overhyped is superb! I am restoring a PowerMatic "66" that I inherited and came across your video. Although the saws are different, your inspiration is much appreciated. Liked and subscribed. Thank you! Forgot to mention the music! Perfect haha, really enjoyed watching this video on a Sunday afternoon after cleaning and organizing my woodshop.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you David for taking the time to say that, reading comments like this make me smile, thank you 🍻🙏 🍻

[@tonyworkswood]

Great job looking forward to it in use videos. Tony

[@HewAndAwe]

Thanks Tony 🍻

[@mattcable6379]

Wow, you're a cool cookie pal! Just found your channel. Loved the video, loved the commentary, a bit of workshop envy, and nice to see someone with similar tastes in tools. Thanks buddy. M.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Matt! Hope you’re having a nice weekend! 🍻😊🍻

[@mattcable6379]

@@HewAndAwe Sounds a bit weird but spent most it watching you....

[@billr6280]

Love the color and awesome video to watch.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Bill! Hope you’re having a nice weekend! 🍻😂🍻

[@boogiewoogiebubbleboy2877]

There's nothing better than a brit funked fitter. Sweet job ya made ov dat restoration and the little additions. Banging mate, simply banging So, what's next big man? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚒️

[@HewAndAwe]

If someone would hand me down a Wadkin PK I’d be all over that! Trying to get by at the mo mate, not sure what tomorrow is going to bring to make plans for the future 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pmcmva]

My first visit here and it was the highlight of my day. Entertaining and inspiring. Absolutely gorgeous work! Subbed.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Paul! I hope you’re having a great weekend! 🍻😊🍻

[@TheBriandonnelly]

6 and 7 3rds😂😂😂😂. You sir are fcukin hilarious. What a crackin video, absolute brilliant restoration on a beautiful saw....kudos to you sir.👍👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Brian, thank you for the compliment! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻 see you on the other side!

[@carney731]

Now that was a show. Wow!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thanks dude!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@ziggydog24]

Excellent, donks ago I used to work with a similar saw table, Wilson was the name. Just had for dinner while watching a very good tasty rump steak, almost as good as your vid. Keep up the great work, magic to watch. Peter from the North East. Northumberland.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Peter, now that’s a compliment! 🍺😁🍺

[@AttilasWorkshop]

Great work on rebuilding the old girl and loved the video, style, voice over, music, everything. Not often (never?) I get a lol watching a restoration vid.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Attila, thank you for the compliment! 🍺😊🍺

[@karlsjov]

Impressive rebuild, well done 👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Anders, I appreciate the compliment! Hope you have a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@wurly164]

Fantastic Norm would be proud

[@HewAndAwe]

He might moan about safety though 😅

[@ridleybelmont]

the sausage cutting at the end was hilarious!!! nicely done!

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Evan! 🍻😊🍻

[@sixcylinders6346]

What an absolutely top notch restoration. The dust extraction was awesome. Very entertaining video too. You have a new subscriber 👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you buddy, I appreciate the compliment too! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@chrisedie2307]

what an awesome rebuild

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Chris, love to use too!!! Hope you’re having a wicked weekend!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@odiesclips7621]

Beautiful job. Loved this vid

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Odin! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@treggmichelleliebler399]

😅😂 The "dickhead!!" earned you a sub. I once opened a socket and rachet box upside down. All 30 plus pieces fell to the floor and, of course, scattered under my work table and everything else they could hide under. That prompted me to write "This side up dumbas$" on the top of said rachet set box. Glad to see I'm not the only one.

[@HewAndAwe]

😂😂😂 I’ve done it with screw boxes, hundreds of £££’s worth and you’re like I’ve no choice but to go through that mess and sort them out, proper heart sinking moment that 😂

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Sweet AF! Nice work.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Andy! Thanks for the compliment! 🍺😊🍺

[@bustinya2240]

Great job, great saw. Enjoy mate!

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Bustin, appreciate the compliment! 🍺😊🍺

[@scrotiemcboogerballs4967]

What a fantastic project and excellent video. You've certainly earned me as a subscriber.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Scrotie for the compliment, nice Eric have you onboard 🍻😊🍻

[@davidlenneberg4303]

Now that was entertaining and realistic great commentary and interesting music 👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you David! Hope you’re kick’n arse’n tak’n names! 🍻🍻🍻

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

What a beautiful result. I enjoyed the whole video. That hammer tone type paint is an enamel so it will take 6-8 weeks to fully cure at which point it should be a lot more durable. Cast iron is the preferred material to make high end table saws because the iron is very dense so it’s great at dampening vibration but what a cow of a job painting it all. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Stuart, I can stand a pound coin on the top and it doesn’t move at all! 😁

[@wilfredbrown8033]

that dear sir was a wonderful restoration enjoyed it all keep up the lovely videos please love your sense oh humour

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Wilfred! Thank you for the compliment 🍺😊🍺

[@Mike-dn4ju]

Love that you mentioned Dennis at Hooked on Wood. Another favorite channel. Cheers

[@HewAndAwe]

I can’t remember why now, was yonks ago that vid.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

Well done Ben, your commitment is impressive, vintage saws have a specialness, I currently have a Laguna fusion 3 here in the UK, great saw, scary accurate but I do remember an old vintage Startrite Tilt Arbor table saw I used in my shop and it was a sweet saw, very enjoyable video mate, louie

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Louie! Ha, thats the saw I'd have chosen if this saw hadn't come along, I like their stuff, seems well rated by peeps worth their pinch of salt too.

[@louiesworkshop2023]

@@HewAndAwe Hi Ben, the little startrite was a lovely saw to use but very under powered mate, I remember cutting some Mahogany and there was a sharp blade fitted but the Startrite did struggle, I cant remember just how big the motor was, I think something like 1.25hp! There was something alittle special about the wee saw, the big Laguna is a monster in comparison, cuts through anything, anyways your video was excellent, well put together and extremely interesting to watch, looking forward to further videos I hope you will shoot, kindest regards Louie, Ulster Workshops

[@4Truth4All]

Awesome! Simply awesome!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Lonnie, appreciate the complement mate!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@ivanwalker3391]

You are one sick pup ...... loved every minute of it!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Ivan! Thanks for the compliment 🍺😊🍺

[@roberthamilton9730]

Nice work!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Robert! 🍻🍻🍻

[@johnwayne2103]

Great rebuild and loved your modifications adding as dust collection system. I understand completely what you are saying with today's junk that is manufactured, a great bit of it is manufactured in China and a good bit of it is just junk. I have found myself scouring Craigslist adds and going to all sorts of Estate/Garage sales to acquire older American manufactured wood working equipment made in the 1960's and earlier. I have been pleasantly surprised to locate items that I would have never guessed would be stored in a basement or a garden shed. Usually the equipment back then was made by a single manufacturer who still had their machinery set up from WWII to cast parts for Craftsman, Delta and SouthBend and General Electric to supply the motors to power them. The GE motors are a work of art with thick black paint and Brass info plates, If the motors are older they have baked on black porcelain. I try not to get into an item that is so badly in need of restoration that I spend months on it. My time is better spent making things rather than restoring items. As far as spare parts are concerned ebay is littered with them but the prices can get a little out of hand. The best you can hope for is offer a lower price and see if the seller accepts. If you suspect a bolt may come loose just use some locktight and just snug up the bolt. As you Brits would say, a bang up job.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you John! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@randelcross]

Super nIIce build!! It's a keeper...

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers buddy! …till I find a PK and the money for one then I’d swap.

[@zerocool2352]

Pro Tip: linked belts, my dude. Beautiful rebuild!! And great sense of humor. :)

[@HewAndAwe]

I have wondered about those, the cost for three was way to much for pocket unfortunately 😏 Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@Baerenbruder87]

Came for the saw,stayed for the uuuuuuurrrgghh newtonmeters!

[@HewAndAwe]

I’m not even sure what’s widely used newton or foot-pounds 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@stevensexton5801]

Just found your channel, love your humor.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Steven! Odd this vid is a year old and now finally people are watching it, I don’t get it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davidblake1663]

Hey, we use the same method for torque measurement. Great job. Entertaining video.

[@HewAndAwe]

Hahahaha!!! Thank yo uDavid, appreciate the complement mate!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@adamwolf4041]

These earlier model cast iron saws are wonderful and you certainly wont regret upgrading to a larger motor. There is a book (Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic) in which he goes into great detail on the subject. I highly recommend it to anyone that takes his craft seriously. Also, it must be said, your satire aimed at the absurdity of everyday life is brilliant, enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks Ben.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Adam, thank you for the lovely compliment! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@johnmutton799]

I have a brand new motor and brake for one of these! Great job! I have a 12" with 48" table. Just remembered I have two cast iron fences and bars for these saws knocking about. Make a motor cover and add dust extraction to it and all the dust will disappear!

[@HewAndAwe]

They’re great saws! I’d really like a PK to restore! Money is to tight to mention though. 😒

[@johnmutton799]

@@HewAndAwe I £750 for mine, like new out of university! Rebuilt by Wadkin!

[@freddygo44]

Great job mate

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Simon! 🍺😊🍺

[@garrysmythe]

Brilliant to watch and even better to listen to, love your torque wrench lol great video mate from Garry in South Yorkshire UK

[@HewAndAwe]

If you ever fancy restoring one you can pick them up for less than a site saw, maybe needing 300 quid for extras like converting the motor and the likes and then you'll have a tool you'll really love! Love mine!!!!

[@philipchandler330]

Excellant restoration

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Philip! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@paulhume8083]

A thing of beauty

[@michaelroof1969]

you are funny to listen to. Good work. Thank you for sharing

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Michael, appreciate the compliment dude! 🍻🍻🍻

[@AlexCBrandon]

This video had me at the Clarence Boddicker quote from Robocop.

[@HewAndAwe]

“I’d buy that for a dollar” 😂

[@bryanmcwhirter9945]

Hello Ben, ive got a W.B. saw with a 7.5 hp. motor 3 ph. a real beast, with the wings attached the top measures 3 × 4 ft. 14" blade, about 900 lb. Wish I had a regular 10". Great vid and enjoyed it thoroughly. Excellent job. Congrats! Bryan from Canada.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Brian! Geezus 7hp saw what are you sawing wet whole trees or? 😂 Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@bryanmcwhirter9945]

@@HewAndAwe thankyou for the reply, was only planning on using 12" blades but trying to sell now, there are some timber framing companies aroud here so perfect for them. Always prefer used machinery to new and can't beat the price. Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@wascallywabbit8940]

Brilliant!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Wabbit 😂

[@ronbingham1587]

That is awesome mate,

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers mate, its hands down my favourite tool in the shop - but my buttocks worry when one day I have to replace a part, man are the parts crazy money!!!!!

[@jimmyfleebot]

Subscribed based purely on that epic editing! Chur from NZ

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Jimmy! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@dr.sawdust4278]

Nice video! Hooked on wood is a dutch guy actually :p fun to see you use his idea! Hope it works 💪 Greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@HewAndAwe]

I found it doesn’t help a great dea bar clearing the dust sitting on the saw before a cut, the biggest difference is the over blade dust hood extractor, remember the blade comes up through the wood then down through the wood.

[@wireworks616]

Great restoration.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you! Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@MrAnimal1971]

I needed a sandwich and a smoke after this video. LOL Awesome job build and video!!

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you matey, appreciate the compliment! 🍺😊🍺

[@plssmellmycheese]

1. "cold day" 2. you checked a sausage for square all the info we will ever need.😉👍.

[@HewAndAwe]

Hahaha cheers mate, hope you’re having a lovely weekend! 🍻🍻🍻

[@Cloverdale82]

"Dryer than nuns!" LMAO! Made my morning

[@charliemccauley6467]

Awesome video! Love a good restoration. Better off making your own throat plate anyway, zero clearance for nicer cuts!

[@HewAndAwe]

For sure but the router doesn’t like that plastic much 😬 shit myself more than once cutting all the bits so the blade can tilt etc. Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@theunbeardedbrother]

Dang man had to turn down that music at the end. The wife was outside my office 😆. You crack me up man.

[@HewAndAwe]

Get the wife involved then 😂 Hope you have a lovely Christmas 🍻😊🍻

[@garrysmythe]

Wow, seen more dust on my missus when she watches the tele, brilliant dust extraction

[@HewAndAwe]

Hahaha Cheers Gary! Hope you are well!

[@PLaTerra]

I enjoyed the hell out of this. Thx

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Paul, nice of you to say! Much appreciated! 🍺😊🍺

[@fritz4345]

Excellent.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Fritz! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻