Rockwell 12" - 14" Table Saw First (Wood) Chips

The large tablesaw needed some cleaning, adjustment, and subsequent reassembly. I'm pleased with the results.

[@stevethorpe5672]

I picked one of these saws up this weekend for around $300, which was a great deal. It was in every day running condition when the owner of the shop passed away a few months ago. It has the insert and a table extension, mitre gauge, and rip fence all included and it perfect clean condition. Seeing this video has helped me identify a few things I need to look at as I suspect it needs a clean and lube inside as the tilt and raise are both a bit stiff. Now I just need to sort out a power supply in my workshop for it. I couldn't believe how heavy this thing is fully assembled!

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Yes, it is a beast, in a good way. Having the miter gauge saved you big bucks. I got nothing but the saw and two 12" Freud blades. Have to rig up a rip fence. Chinese VFD powers mine pretty well. 50 hz seems sufficient and quieter for general use.

[@dannywilsher4165]

I always enjoy your videos!

[@EngineersWorkshop]

I'm glad to hear it sir!

[@RGSABloke]

Nice work, I noticed Tom Lipton recently acquired a table saw and spent some time truing the blade. Kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Yes it helps. Had the arbor turned for my old Walker Turner gear drive RAS many years ago (I had no metalworking machines then). It was out a few thou as well. This saw is smooth as silk.

[@reedfelton762]

Nicely done and very meticulous work on the saw. I own this saw and it is a beauty. Would love to have a shop space as big as yours! BTW, I make dado stack arbors that fit this saw. Keep up the great work. I subbed.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Thank you, I'm still amazed I found the saw so cheap, though I paid dearly for a miter gauge from eBay!

[@kimber1958]

thank you for sharing

[@EngineersWorkshop]

You are welcome sir, thanks for watching!

[@bcbloc02]

That is a healthy saw

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Yes, awesome saw. Sorry about your building. Good thing no people or animals were in it I guess.

[@bcbloc02]

@@EngineersWorkshop it could have been worse. At least I got about half of its value in insurance. Sure wish I had updated the policy to today’s inflated values!

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Amen, bro, I've added the shop to my policy.

[@grumpyoldman5368]

Saw turned out nice. Are the wings crowned or is it the main table? Did getting the surfaces even affect the overall flatness of the table?

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Main table is flat within .002" wings I have within about .005". Across the joint is within .002", which is good enough for cellulose based work 😁👍

[@MyLilMule]

Metalworking: Using knobs and dials to move a cutter into a work piece. Woodworking: using your hands to move a work piece into a cutter. LOL.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

That is so true. Still have all ten after 40 years doing it 👍😁

[@RGSABloke]

I should have said he spent some time truing the arbor on the main shaft I believe.

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Yeah I watched that one. When mine needs a belt change I'll probably do bearings and true the arbor

[@keel_em_all3193]

Do you know what the distance is from the front of the cast iron to the center of the blade/arbor?

[@EngineersWorkshop]

Significantly more than a Unisaw. About 18" to 22" i'd guess