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#1951 delta rockwell table saw buy how to
So you guys that have been redoing these for a long time I am open to your suggestions and your best advice on how to get started.BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION, DID YOU READ OUR WIKI? Our Wiki includes answers to common questions (e.g.
#1951 delta rockwell table saw buy update
I'll update and show them as they come in. I have already found and acquired a few parts. You can see there was a round logo on it at some point.Īnd there is a tag on the back but I can't get down right now to look at it closely. I'm not sure if this is the original motor. The fence tilts very easy and the stops seem good.Īt 45 degrees and then, the other direction. But the cutter head is going to need some attention. It has all three blades in it and they feel pretty sharp. just some paint flakes or cracks on the back.Īnd it looks like the table tilts good also. I was told a lot of these have the front trunnion cracked. So I removed it today, but I did save it just in case.īest I could tell every thing underneath the table was in good shape. He also had a cut out for a router in the wooden table extension. He even left me his cross cut sled, but it was not in too good of shape. I believe he bought them in Idaho in the late 40s, but thats a. All of which I watched him use as I grew up. I am only assuming that was not standard. Not pictured here are his lathe and scroll saw. So the previous owner added a wood extension on the right side. Well I finally got the saw to the house and on a furniture dolly so I can roll it around. You will have a lot of fun restoring the machine and welcome to the slope. The paint on those badges will also wipe right off if you use acetone or lacquer thinner to clean the castings, be careful and don't ask me how I know this. A quick search on OWWM will yield a lot of info. The drive screws, little rivets holding the badges in place can be removed in a number of ways if desired. As Larry mentioned the trunnions are pot metal and easily broken. If you do, they will be gone when you return. If you go the electrolysis route to clean up the rust, remember to NOT place any non-ferrous metals in the solution. It makes putting it all back together so much easier. I use plastic zip-lock bags to keep parts organized as I remove them and label the contents with a permanent marker.
Get a GOOD penetrating oil, Kroil, PB Blaster, acetone/ATF all work well. Also, take pictures along the way as certain components are removed. They will aid in putting it all back together. I am sure I will be bugging some of you for advice.īefore you start disassembling it, take pictures, lots of pictures. I am looking forward to getting my shoulder back and getting started on the restoration. It appears after a little looking that it was made somewhere between 19 but I could certainly be wrong. Here it is a model TCS 203 Delta 10" tilt table saw with 6" joiner. Well he took and brought it by, but my help had to leave so he is bringing it back later. I made him an offer that included delivering it to my house since I can't lift anything. In 1981, the Porter-Cable line was sold to Pentair Inc. The gentleman told me it was his brothers and he was using it until just recently. FrankC said: From Vintage Machinery link: 'In 1973, Rockwell Manufacturing Company merged with North American Rockwell to become Rockwell International Corp. After walking around and pondering on it I went back by. After a short conversation with the owner I was off to get Larry's number to find out about this saw. Today I was at the local Sale Barn outdoor sale and spotted this old table saw still strapped to the trailer.