Hello all. I just found on my local craigslist a listing for a restored 1970's era Rockwell Delta contractor saw. The model number is 34-410. Here are some of the details:
Fully Restored 70's Era Rockwell.Model 10 Contractor's Table Saw 34-410
Currently wired for 110v
(but can be for 220v)
New Mobile Base
New Cords & 20 Amp Switch
New Dust Collection
New original insert & New Zero Clearance (not shown)
Original miter fence (not shown)
This saw is 100% dialed in and ready for work.
I can probably get it for $250. The pictures in the listing show it looking virtually brand new. Any thoughts and experiences with the saw? Am I asking for trouble or is this a find I shouldn't pass up? For what it's worth, I am probably somewhere between beginner and intermediate in terms of skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Had one like that for over 20 years,tried to wear it out. Couldn't do it. Upgraded to a Vega fence,put a 2hp motor on it,and preiodicly would put new bearings on the arbor. It cut as good after 20 years as my new Delta cabinet saw.
Don't hesitate,this is a real work horse saw.
tom
Hey guys. So sorry I have not replied sooner. I have been locked out from signing in after the server upgrade. This is the first time I have been able to sign in since my last post yesterday morning.
So I am happy to say I just returned from picking up the saw and i could not be more thrilled. As soon as I get it in my basement and set up, I will add pictures.
It's funny as I had a picture in my mind of the guy selling it and figured he's be an older, retired gentleman that took up restrations as a hobby to make some cash. It turns out the guy couldn't have been more than 30-35 years old. He was big into restoring muscle cars but no longer had the space to hold onto cars while restoring. He got into woodworking and general handyman work and found that he can use his mechanical skills to restore vintage power tools. He said his next project is a vintage unisaw from the 50's or 60's.
Here is the first set of photos. I posted a link as when I added the pictures to this post, they were gigantic and cutting most of the image out. It's still sitting in my garage and has not been moved to it's final destination, but I wanted to share some preliminary shots. Thoughts?
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