Used Sawstop Table saw value

**pbakerman** · 06-11-2012, 05:50 PM

I am a hobbyist, working out of my garage. I have been using an old Sears contractor saw for years, dreaming of a good table saw. I really like the idea of a Sawstop, particularly because my son has taken an interest, and I would hate to see anything happen to him.

So, I saw a used Sawstop CB73230 on CL. It is 7.5hp 220 3ph; since I only have 220 1 phase, I would need an inverter or swap out the motor. I emailed Sawstop, and they recommended swapping motors...to a 3hp or a 5hp

My question:
What is the value?
I know this is an impossible question...machine is 5 years old, looks to be in good shape, has dado insert and 2 replacement cartridges and most/all of the original pieces. Would need a mobile base. Asking $2900, but I was thinking worth more like $2000

Any thoughts?

Paul

**scottspencer** · 06-12-2012, 05:07 AM

$2900 seems pretty steep to me for a used SS considering the motor replacement requirements. The general rule of thumb for used is 50% of new (give or take). You reach a certain point and new starts to become a consideration. Your suggestion of $2k would make it a more attractive deal for sure. Which motor to get is up to you, but I can't imagine a hobbyist ever needing more than 3hp.

**pbakerman** · 06-12-2012, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by scottspencer

$2900 seems pretty steep to me for a used SS considering the motor replacement requirements. The general rule of thumb for used is 50% of new (give or take). You reach a certain point and new starts to become a consideration. Your suggestion of $2k would make it a more attractive deal for sure. Which motor to get is up to you, but I can't imagine a hobbyist ever needing more than 3hp.

Scott,

Thanks for your reply. I may offer $2000 on the saw and see what happens.

Paul

**hcbph** · 06-13-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by pbakerman

Scott,

Thanks for your reply. I may offer $2000 on the saw and see what happens.

Paul

$2K seems reasonable here too if it's just the motor you'd need to replace, your cost could go higher. Be sure to talk to SS on whether the controls (mag starter, internal electronics, etc) are compatible with single phase or not. You might have more to replace to make it work. Cost it out and see what it would ultimately cost vs buying new.

**SawSucker** · 06-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Your story about not wanting to see your son get hurt is touching, but there are plenty of other machines and tools that he can get hurt by in woodworking. Perhaps a different hobby would be a better idea if your that worried. Plus I can't stand SawStop, I'm tired of the scare tactics sales pitches like this one, and the owner of SawStop doesn't support blue collar jobs in this country, he has his saws made in Taiwan, yet he wants to force his saw ( by law ) on the American public. When are people going to wake up ?

**pbakerman** · 06-14-2012, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by SawSucker

Your story about not wanting to see your son get hurt is touching, but there are plenty of other machines and tools that he can get hurt by in woodworking. Perhaps a different hobby would be a better idea if your that worried. Plus I can't stand SawStop, I'm tired of the scare tactics sales pitches like this one, and the owner of SawStop doesn't support blue collar jobs in this country, he has his saws made in Taiwan, yet he wants to force his saw ( by law ) on the American public. When are people going to wake up ?

Thanks, Sawsucker, that was inspiring. I was so moved I went out to my car, removed the seatbelts and disabled the airbags. Then I went to my garage and threw out all those annoying bike helmets. Now I'm self righteously enjoying a smoke.

**kkayser** · 01-01-2013, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by pbakerman

Thanks, Sawsucker, that was inspiring. I was so moved I went out to my car, removed the seatbelts and disabled the airbags. Then I went to my garage and threw out all those annoying bike helmets. Now I'm self righteously enjoying a smoke.

When I bought a cabinet saw, I saved about $2000 going with Delta rather than Saw Stop. I figured that, if I had gone 50 years with no table saw injuries, I could go another 20 or so. WRONG. I neglected to clamp the fence down tightly. (the first time that ever happened, yeah right) The fence drifted; the blade exited the wood where it is not supposed to and into two of my fingers on my dominant hand. The next day I bought a Saw Stop. Not only does the saw stop stop the blade, but it collects dust better. This is important to me because my brother, an avid woodworker died of lung cancer, no, he did not smoke. What was surprising is how much damage that blade does. The teeth were exposed less than 1/32", yet it tore big holes in both fingers. The blade cuts wood, but it tears fingers. There was nothing left to suture.

**Valkyrie** · 01-01-2013, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by SawSucker

Your story about not wanting to see your son get hurt is touching, but there are plenty of other machines and tools that he can get hurt by in woodworking. Perhaps a different hobby would be a better idea if your that worried. Plus I can't stand SawStop, I'm tired of the scare tactics sales pitches like this one, and the owner of SawStop doesn't support blue collar jobs in this country, he has his saws made in Taiwan, yet he wants to force his saw ( by law ) on the American public. When are people going to wake up ?

So glad to know ol' SapSucker still pops up around here from time to time, Fortunately it's in old threads only since he's no longer on this site. He had such compassion and wit!