I had used it on and off for various furniture and wood working projects for over 20 years. I tried to give a general overview as to main differences. Have any specific questions be glad to add my thoughts. Built my shed with it but do not use much. It was on closeout when sears was closing stores in my area. I was forced to buy it because of the price. I own a Craftsman table top on a stand saw that I leave out in my shed and use for quick projects that do not require precision. Every single project made in my shop has touched the tablesaw in some way. Can get these saws in a full Cabinet saw, Contractors saw, or Hybrid saws which is basically a combination of a contractors saw and cabinet saw (smaller footprint than cabinet saw but combines features of both plus cost less) I own a Delta 10" contractors saw and it is and always be my work horse and tool that gets used the most in my shop.
Much more weight with cast iron tables and better inners.
What size belt for old craftsman table saw full size#
Only come full size because the way the motor needs to hang. More blade usage because you can raise it higher. Being they are tabletop models, less weight and this means more vibration tranfered through blade from motor. The blade can not protrude through the table as high. The way the blade is attached to the arbor of the motor makes less cutting height and use of a blade. They can not handle cuts like a induction motor because of less hp. Universal motors are noisy and require maintenance (bearings and brushes) Much lower HP rating (never compare HP rating of universal motor with induction motor, not comparable) Tablesaws with those motors are bench top saws. A belt drive uses an induction motor, no brushes. The motor!! In a direct drive motor it is a universal motor such as all hand tools have and they have brushes. The difference between belt drive and direct drive is simple. Oh Kevin I see you are stepping up to some manly tools.