The Woodshop Shed

Dad's 1960 DeWalt 925 DLX overhaul

Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)


My WWII vet Dad bought this saw new in 1960 for just under $300. He kept the receipt and all the manuals. When I was young I remember him using it quite a lot including building our Cub Scout troop's pinewood derby track. After Dad passed away, it became my property. I already had some modern tools and didn't use it since it was as old as me. Then a friend who is a professional furniture maker sent me the Mr. Sawdust book when I told him what I had. I cleaned up and lubricated the all original saw, built the steel reinforced table and a three shelf rolling cart. The cart has 100 pounds of concrete in the base for stability. The saw runs smoothl and quiet. With the new blade it cuts clean and extremely accurate. Added a dust collection box that really works and a laser. Amazing how well this old war horse works and makes me think of dear old Dad. For laughs, check out the picture at the top of the owners manual back cover that shows typical Dad cutting wood in front of adoring Mom as Junior is about to take a face full of sawdust.

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