A lot of people LOVE their Uni-fence and I see the saw has that including the hi-lo extrusion so that's a plus. It is a right tilt saw which makes it a 'no' for me but, others are not bothered by it. If you do little bevel work it is a non-issue.

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I agree with the above comments. That's a good saw. Doesn't look that old. Has a nice long extension. Everyone loves their unifence. Motor may be able to be wired for 110v, otherwise you need a 220 outlet.

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In milling the cutting tool is moved in all three dimensions to achieve the desired part shape. In milling the cutting tool usually rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the table that holds the material to be cut. A milling machine looks somewhat like a drill press at first glance. A cutting tool protrudes down from a rotating spindle. A block of material is placed on a moving table below the cutter. While the cutting tool turns, a computer controls the vertical (Z axis) motion of the cutter and the horizontal (X and Y axis) motion of the block of material. The cutter is guided to move through the material, removing portions to create shapes.

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And hard plastics and other materials: Nylon, Acetal, Polycarbonate, Polystyrene, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Carbon fiber, PTFE, ABS, PVC, etc.

Right tilt means moving the fence to the other side for bevels which isn't really an option for the unifence (can you switch sides on a unifence? I don't remember).

Additionally, the material can be turned to various orientations in the middle of the process and cutting tools of various shapes can be used. Material is usually removed by both the end and the side of the cutting tool. Some common cutter shapes include

If it is in decent shape (it looks like it) and runs well as it sits it should do you for many, many years if not forever; right tilt excluded. ;-)

Milling can process most rigid materials including most metals: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper, Steel, Brass, Titanium, Sterling Silver, Bronze, etc.

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Mill Materials are materials that are used when processing on Mills. Milling is a cutting process in which material is removed from a block by a rotating tool.

That is a great saw at a great price, I own it’s older brother with a 3 hp motor and full cast iron extension, same fence. The unifence can be set either side of the blade.

The stamped steel table wings kind of suck, too. But it doesn't look like a beat up saw, so it would still be a fairly easy sell.

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I'd buy it and swap out the fence and rails for a simple T-square fence and re-sell it. Then I'd have the unifence and long rails for a left tilt saw in the future.

Milling has several advantages over other manufacturing processes. It is cost effective for short runs. Complex shapes and high dimensional tolerances are possible. Smooth finishes can be achieved. Milling can produce almost any 2D or 3D shape provided that the rotating cutting tools can reach the material to be removed. Examples of milled parts include engine components, mold tooling, complex mechanisms, enclosures, etc.

I am a fairly new woodworker and I am seriously considering buying this.  Whats your take on it and what pitfalls can I expect?  I’m fairly good mechanically and working on it doesn’t scare me but the cost of parts might…

The biggest worry is Delta doesn't sell parts for these old saws. If you need something, you are limited to searching the internet for used parts.