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nash31
13th August 2023, 05:21 PM
Hi, I have this Australian made table saw and I was hoping some could help identify it or give some more info.
I've uploaded some photos of it below, including a close up of the motor.
The table saw seems to be called Rapid Junior. It's very small and heavy. It might be from the 60s.
The main thing I want to understand is what was there on the other side? There is a small table and the threaded rod extends out. It looks like it might have been a sander. It would be good get some photo of it or something similar so that I can possible replace it.

Thank you

Link to the photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ehKL2cv3eSnkYY2w8
(https://photos.app.goo.gl/A6pNsKCVkDQoEGR29)

russ57
13th August 2023, 09:44 PM
Looks home-made to me. Maybe a small benchtop type saw built in to the stand.

I'd agree it looks like a sanding disk is missing.
If the table was adjustable in height and slides in/out, it could be for a drill chuck to drill for dowels or mortices.


Russ