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Manufactured/Badged by:
Darra-James Corp. / ToolKraft Corp.
Waterbury, CT

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Table Saw
Machine Size:	8" Blade
Submitted By:	Richard McGowen

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Darra-James Model 80
Date of Manufacturer:	mid-50's
Serial Number:	5151
Last Updated	5/1/2006 12:33:49 AM

Comments:

Purchase locally for $34. Can be found listed in 1955 Darra James catalog as Model 80 Tilting Arbor Table Saw. 14" x 18" iron top. Steel body with iron base. Iron trunnion. Spring-tensioned sliding motor carriage maintains belt tension. New Departure brand ball bearings. Hefty, weights about 90 lb. without motor.

Clean, tight, solid machine. Includes original insert, fence and iron miter gauge. No blade guard. According to catalog, two different guards were options, though none was included with new saw. Missing crank knob from front wheel. Otherwise just the usual nicks and scratches.

Photo 1:

Comments: Complete; Motor mount - top/bottom views
Source: My Canon EOS digital

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Photo 2:

Comments: Internal with trunnion/mount rods/tension springs; Tags
Source: My Canon EOS digital

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