Keep Rockwell TS

[captquin]

I have the model 34-325 and have no problems with it. The main thing you need to do is buy a good fence. I have the Unifence, but would recomend fences in this order: Incra TSIII, Unifence, Bessy.

You can get any part for this saw, as well as the manual, by calling Delta. Go to www.deltawoodworking.com to get the number.

Your saw is 1-1/2 hp as are most contractor saws. If you do not require more power, i'd just buy a good fence and roll with it. if you want more umph, 3 hp cab saw. also, ou sound like you should stick w/ a 1 phase.

Here is a link to my woodworking pics: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/captqu...orking&.view=l it shows my saw set up with the 42" unifence, board buddies, and ext table. i have ripped 8/4 mahogany with this saw w/ no prob. you will get SIGNIFICANTLY more power from this saw if you run it off a 20 amp circut.

need anything else, let me know. good luck.

[Blueraven]

Thnaks Captquin.

Nice to know others have them and are satisfied.

Ill try the adjustments and the fence..

Take Care.

[wbednarz]

Your saw looks really good. I wouldn't worry about the knobs/handles much. Getting new ones, or even making them should be pretty easy. The cast iron top is an important feature. Is it direct drive or belt and pulleys?

A new fence and cast iron extension wings would go a long way. One of the extension wings could be meant to work as a router table. Since you have the basis of a good saw you may want to just build on it to get the most for your money.

[tradewater]

As far as I know there is no such thing as 2 phase. Single phase is what most household current is while 3 phase would require the electric company to bring in a new service. 3 phase will not increase power but will reduce the size of wireing required. Instead of the 2 power lines with a ground used for single phase 3 phase uses 3 power leads plus the ground. 110 only comes in single phase.

[captquin]

These saws are set up kinda strange. They are belt and pulley, but the belt is only about 5" across. very small, very odd. also, someone told me that this motor could not be rewired to 220v, but i dont know if thats true.

[TDHofstetter]

Were I you, I'd definitely keep it. If someday you get another one - I'd STILL keep it were I you. I've got two now, have had two for years (although not always the same two). It's just incredibly convenient to rip on one saw and crosscut on the other. You can optimize each saw for the operation you use it for.

Why get rid of a machine if it can be made to work well?

-- Tim --

Argue for your limitations,
and sure enough - they're yours.
- Richard Bach -

[Blueraven]

The drive is a small belt.

[Blueraven]

Ok you guys have me fired up to tweakit and make it a much better saw.

And the idea of having two sounds awfully convenient. Didnt think of that.

Thanks for all the tips.

Blueraven.

[Blueraven]

I purchased the Rockwell table saw back ard 1985 for ard $125-$150. See pic below.
Its Model 34-345 and the motor is 110-120V and draws 13amps.

The handle that raises the blade comes off and needs to be repaired. You have to push it in and hold whole you turn it. Sometimes it slips and comes off. 2nd, there’s no wheels and I have to drag it across the floor to use it. No telling what this banging has done? I can add some wheels. 3rd, I have to measure both ends of the blade from the fence to make true parallel cut.

My question is, reckon I aught to take the time to tear it down and adjust fix all + new brushes etc or sell and buy a new one?. I love saving money but as my earlier posts indicate, I have heap of ripping to do.

Actually, it spins up fine, is kinda loud but seems to run ok. I’m thinking it just might be too little power for all the ripping I’m gonna do.

Now I heard about wiring for 2 phase and I was wondering is that another option to get more power?

There wld be more peace in the valley if I keep it <g> … Blueraven