I've picked up a couple tools at auctions that I felt like I got a pretty good deal on.  Earlier this summer I picked up a bandsaw ($80), a disc/belt sander ($80, 6x48, 12", with lots of extra belts and discs which I figure were worth well over the purchase price), and quite a stack of red oak shorts about 48" which I used for the baby crib ($40).

Last fall I got a Bosch sabre saw for $40.  It still had the original price sticker on it, $235.  Sabre saws I've had before were Craftsman and Harbor Freight, and this thing blows them away, it runs so smooth.  I used it today to cut a couple roof vent holes.    

A couple weeks ago at another auction I picked up a Skil circular saw for $30.  I've never had one of the worm drives before and it is a heavy saw.  I think it could use a new blade on it, but it runs really nice and follows a line good.

                                                                                                                            

Great snags Roy.  I love auctions.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Pretty good haul, Roy. I love my Skil worm drive. It has worked with me for 30 years and is still going strong.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Nice score! Always wanted a worm gear skill saw. I hear they are really smooth operating.

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Lew Kauffman-
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