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   Davo304 | Sep 25, 2002 08:12am | #1

   Our Carpenter Shop had a slew of Oliver tools; including the 270D Table Saw. It was a 1958 model, that was originally equipped with a 7hp motor, but later was retrofitted with a 5hp. This particular saw did not have the sliding table attachment.

   It was a very good saw. The miter slots were "T" shaped, and a scale of 1 inch to 35 inches (scaled in 8ths) was engraved on the table top itself, and this scale and fence was dead-on parrellel and accurate.

   We ripped nominal 2x lumber on that thing 8 hours a day, every day. Was a stout workhorse.

   Our saw was 3 phase. Are you set up for 3 phase? or is your Oliver wired differently?

   Only complaint is even with a cyclone vacume system,this saw still leaked out a lot of sawdust when cutting.  And, though the Oliver fence system was accurate, it also was heavy and a bit challenging to move into position.

   But, that said, it was a workhorse...and still is.

   As for price, anywhere from $1,000  and up; depending on age, and condition.

   Check out the website http://www.Oliverusedmachinery.com/welcome.html

   Davo

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   AlanTurner | Sep 25, 2002 02:38pm | #2

   I am under the impression that all Olivers are direct drive, 3 phase motors. I will need to acquire a converter, and have been told that a rotary one will be best. Since I am trying to slowly switch over all of my stationary power tools to the old iron, 3 phase will be a necessity anyway. It seems from my brief searches that if an older machine has been coverted from 3 phase to single phase, the price really jumps.

   Thanks for the info on the details of this saw. Didn't know about the markings on the top. Neat idea. As to the dust collection, perhpas it will be possible to gerry rig an assortment of shrouds to improve DC. Just have to see.

   One fellow mentined to me that the slider was a later addition, but don't know what year.