Rehabilitate a 1980's Rockwell Model 9 Contractors tablesaw

Rework and setup a Rockwell table saw. Includes bearing replacement and adjustments to the saw. Major disassembly and clean up

[@toonybrain]

I have this puppy, too: I got it from Habitat for a steal. Mine is in nice shape - even has the manual and the blade wrench, but you got the miter gauge. Thanks for this video. Beautiful job on the saw. I’m going to clean the underbelly of mine today; I’ll use your video for reference.

[@codelicious6590]

The original bearings on my saw had inner races that were a good deal wider than the outer races, therefor they held that bushing quite snuggly but when i replaced the bearings, everything was a little different due to the replacements not habing the inner races any wider, I imagine getting ahold of the NOS originals would be difficult and exorbitantly costly. The saw is working absolutely great now despite the protective shaft bushing basically just rattling around in there now.

[@gilbertvidana9709]

My Daughter just found me this same saw , along neighborhood sidewalk, good video answered all my restoration questions . Rockwell 10" 34-348 1975. THX Gil So Cal.

[@codelicious6590]

I have a much older version of this saw (40's Delta Rockwell according to my research) I recently replaced the bearings on, that one on the arbor side is a MUTHA to get off and back on as well! I put the shaft into the freezer and the bearing into the oven on 250 for about thirty twenty minutes and it was ok getting onto the shaft but had one helluva time gettin the old one off.

[@wurly164]

I inherited a Rockwell saw from the 60s, from a man who taught me wood working. He was a perfectionist and I really learned a lot from him. He lived to 101 and was so happy that I took his tools. When I brought the saw home, it was sitting a few years not used and I found the bearings are howling, so this video was very helpful. Luckily I have all the manuals from when it and it shows the bearings and a exploded view

[@ordinarypete]

That’s awesome man! I hope you love what you have. I’m trying to put together tools for the first time in my life

[@wurly164]

@@ordinarypete Thanks, yes I do. I learned wood working on these machines and I never thought I own them. They help in the restoration of antique music machines that I have on my channel

[@skipanardoross6805]

Helpful. I forgot that I have a bad memory (you can see how that works lol). I did a full disassembly on a model 10 and let several days pass before I even ordered the bearings so everything that looked so easy to remember became a pile of puzzle parts. Your camera shots and angles are great and did the trick of unlocking the memory. Thank you.

[@ForestWoodworks]

Second time watching this one. Love love love! the teaching!

[@ChrisYoutubeChannel]

Thank you, I have this exact saw and had no idea how to adjust it until I saw this video.

[@SavageDarkness]

Hey just wanted to thank you for taking the time to document your project. I am restoring an 80's Model 10 and was not sure what to do at the spanner wrench stage.

[@jkanclark]

Thank you for this video. Very thorough and methodical. I have a 1950’s Delta Homecraft that I’m fixing up, and everything with the trunion, arbor, and such looks identical. Very helpful.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Very well executed, thank you!

[@jovecinaleba5415]

Thank you sir... I'm working on a rockwell 10" saw quite similar...very rusted and sitting for decades... Your information really really helps.... Thank you for sharing your knowledge.... From Fiji Island...

[@tkeeble11]

I have a Rockwell 10” that I bought new. I could tell it needed new bearings from the howling noise it made when in use. I got it apart before finding your video but found it very helpful for disassembling and reassembling the spindle itself. Thanks for good videoing and narration. Tom.

[@dp91c]

Thanks for the video, I've been using it as a guide for my 10" Contractor saw because they seem to be dang near identical. Surprisingly I had two 6203 bearings in my tool chest! 😂

[@russmc3]

This was very helpful. I have a Delta 34-410B, which has an identical configuration inside. I have done a lot of searching and wasn't sure how best to handle the replacement of the arbor bearings. For one thing, the exploded diagrams on parts websites don't seem to account for the 7/8" nut that fits inside that bearing retainer ring/nut. I gave up looking for Delta and searched for Rockwell instead. Your video made all the difference. I had everything apart, and the arbor wasn't moving. I wasn't sure how hard to hit it, and then I saw your demonstration. I hit it a little harder, and it popped right out. I wish mine went back together as easily. My bearings fit tightly, even with the addition of a bit of 3-in-1 oil to help them slide. I used my scroll saw to cut a plug similar to the one you did on the lathe. Not as elegant, but it worked. I haven't put everything back together again, but I'm pretty confident that it's going to work.

[@JohnDoe-ls2ww]

Quite helpful, just recently picked up a 1980 34-440, so far everything is the same except motor size and not having the the “square” stop bolt for the tilt.

[@allenwilson5235]

I am still using the one my Dad bought a month after I was born.

[@MarcusRefusius]

WOW! That was amazing. Do you do Shop Calls to Sequoia National Park?

[@LloydArthurWilliams]

I have one of these,also has bad bearings. how did you find the bearing part number?

[@black1985vette]

It was marked on the side of the bearing. They are generic not proprietary. You can also look them up by measuring each dimension.

[@Rebel9668]

I also have this same saw. Would you mind saying what size bearings I should order for it? Hope to have mine looking and operating as well as yours soon :) Would also love to know how that riving knife was attached.

[@black1985vette]

I don't have the number memorized but they are a very common size and available on Amazon. Check the side of the bearing when you remove it. There should be a number on it that can be ordered. Documentation on line for the saw should also specify the bearing number to be used. As a last resort, you can measure ID, OD and thickness and just order by specs from a bearing company.

[@robertsalz1971]

Hey, this was great. Question: I dont have enough room to center blade with trunnion adjustment. Is there a way to move the arbor flange to the right, If I am looking from the rear? Currently the blade cuts into the red throat plate, when my blade is at 45 degrees. Thanks.

[@black1985vette]

The blade should be about 1 inch from the right edge of the opening in the bed when standing in front of the saw. The trunnions have a limited range. Mostly just to square up the blade. If the blade is off by a lot I suspect something is not in the correct place. If the blade is correct the throat plate may be the issue. Is it stock?

[@robertsalz1971]

Yes it’s stock, nice and red, the original. I want to move the arbor 1/16 to 3/32 in the left looking from the front. @@black1985vette

[@robertsalz1971]

I’m using your video to help me replace bearings. Also’ I notice a 1/16 rust void in the middle space. This means that the arbor moved recently towards the pulley side. I’m hoping that the washer holding in the bearing is loose.

[@LynnBB101]

I just bought a Rockwell Mod. 9 at an auction... brand new in the unopened box... dated 1979 for $100.00. Is that a good deal? I have to assemble it tomorrow.

[@black1985vette]

Did it come with the motor? Even without it is a good price for one that does not require rebuild and has all the bits and pieces that come with it. So many times the blade guard is missing or the fence is not right. Did it come with the side extensions?

[@ralph5450]

The bearings are readily available and quite cheap.

[@ForestWoodworks]

Ok, so it looks like I've commented before BUT man, I could use some help. I need a replacement bearing for a 1940s Walker-Turner 10 inch table saw I'm restoring. This bearing is for where the arbor tilt worm gear attaches to the base. It's marked like this on the outer race: L 02 SKF C Made in USA Any thoughts?

[@black1985vette]

Measure the bearing and find one with the same specs. Cant always cross reference a part number.

[@ForestWoodworks]

@@black1985vette yeah I figure this one is too old to cross reference. So, probably need to get some calipers or a micrometer? Oh, hey another note I thought about your work today and bought a pneumatic die grinder and thought I remembered you had links to wire spindle brushes.

[@black1985vette]

@@ForestWoodworks yes. At Harbor freight.

[@ForestWoodworks]

@@black1985vette so I got a $14 die grinder from HF as well as the nylon cup wheel. But it would bog out once I touched the table saw surface. Do you think that is because of the cost and rating of the die grinder? Maybe I would need a more expensive tool? Unless it's a setting on the set screw. Any thoughts?

[@black1985vette]

@@ForestWoodworks what is your air pressure? That is how much power the tool has available. I run about 75 lbs.

[@erickgustavocamachoorozco369]

Hola, tengo una sierra como esta. Dónde podría conseguir partes para este tipo de sierras?

[@black1985vette]

Some parts are available on eBay. Common parts like the bearings can be found on Amazon or hardware suppliers.

[@dawnrouquette955]

I have a table saw like that one. Are you interested in selling the bracket, blade guard, and splitter or know of someone who has those parts ? Mine is also a Rockwell Model 9 Contractor Saw. My father-in-law gave it me . I would appreciate the help. Thanks

[@forrestvornauf3829]

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