Thoughts on buying a restored rockwell table saw

Sounds like a real gem. Go check it out. Make sure the trunions are not cracked. Wiggle the arbor.

Cross cut a 4-6 inch wide board, flip the cut ends and see it it is square. Also rip a board on it.

Could be a real gem!

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

I saw the pics…I’d be all over that!

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

I have a 70’s era Model 10 that I purchased new. I use it frequently. If you can get the saw you are interested in for $250 that is a great deal. That saw model is the one that all other manufacturers have copied (JET,GRIZZLY,POWERMATIC and others). In my opinion that saw is pretty much bullet proof and parts are still available.

I had an early seventies rockwell cont saw that we used as a job saw. 1.5 hp, 110vac or 220vac. Had expanded steel (may have been cast ?) wings and the stock fence which was slow in use. Couldnt tell you the model number but that would be like latin to me anyway. Anyhow it was one of the better cont type saws I have had. Probabley worth that but he may be pushing the envelope. I will say that I believe that that saw at that price is a much better deal than any saw out there for less than 700-800 bucks new. Good luck !

I’ve only seen one Rockwell saw ,My father bought is at a garage sale ,he paid $20 for it that was
$20 to much. It looked like it was one of those $99 saws new. From what you say about this one it must be a much nicer saw.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Jim, I saw pics of the saw. It is SWEET! I can’t believe the great shape it is in.

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

I just saw it also on NJ craiglist, its a no brainer. Not the exact rockwell I had but I have had 5-6 delta cont. (same saw) like that one. You wont be disappointed.

Is this it???

-- http://wddsrfinewoodworks.blogspot.com/

This is why I have a very hard time understanding the rave about the new craftsmans, ridgids, portercables, dewalt saws and any other table mounted trunnion saw that folks spend hundreds of dollars on. There not even in the same leauge as this one. Certainly dont intend to offend anyone but when you can find one like this for three hundred or most times much less ? Just saying ! Go get it.

Right on cabmaker.

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

Thanks everyone! Seems unanimous.

William – that is in fact the saw. Sorry I didn’t post the pictures in the first place. I posted from my phone and couldn’t see how to add pictures.

I am sending the guy an email as we speak.

You guys are awesome! Thanks again.

Anthony

Anthony if you get it, we expect a full report with tons of up close pics!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you do get it! :-)

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915

It obviously is a great deal! I can not disagree with anyone’s post. Only thing is- would you rather have a unisaw? Do you think you might find yourself ripping 12/4 wood a lot?

It is a good deal, jump fast, if that is the saw you want. It is very similar to my delta contractors saw. But- one day soon, I will be looking for a unisaw.

Of course, if you find later you want something different, you can certainly get your money back on this.

-- Dan V. in Indy

No kidding, gonna be expecting to hear about it tomorrow !

Go for it you won’t be sorry it’ll last a lifetime and always be worth at least what you paid for it. Don’t be folled by the copycats they are usually not even close in quality and durability.