Help. I need some suggestions on a fence for a table saw I have
recently restored. The saw is a Rockwell Model 34-600, a 9" tilting
arbor (or contractor's) saw from the early 60's. I am getting ready
to do a lot on work on a new house (cabinets, etc.) and wanted
something smaller than my Unisaw to take into the house. The 9"
seemed to be just about right - weighs about 200 lbs with the motor
and on the stand - not that difficult for two people to move around.
The saw itself turned out to be really great - it had not been used
much and was in great shape when I got it - no rust on the 22x25"
solid top. I cleaned out the sawdust, lubed it, fine tuned the
allignment, added In-Line machined sheaves and link belt, a new 1 hp.
Dayton motor (the old 3/4 hp Rockwell seemed a little weak), a Corian
insert, and a new 9" 60 tooth Rockwell blade I had been saving. Now
it seems to have plenty of power and is smooth and accurate. BUT, the
rip fence is pretty fussy - the old Rockwell style with the toothed
track, geared front knob, and separate lock on the back end of the
fence - you can get it adjusted correctly, but it takes a lot of time.
I would like to add a better fence and wonder if anyone has any
experience or suggestions in this area.
Thanks in advance
Stephen
>>Help. I need some suggestions on a fence for a table saw I have
>>recently restored. The saw is a Rockwell Model 34-600, a 9" tilting
>>arbor (or contractor's) saw from the early 60's.
Check out the Accusquare fence at www.mulecab.com.
I recently put their smallest model on my old Craftsman tablesaw and I love
it.
Take care,
Anthony
On 21 Aug 2004 16:36:49 -0700, [email protected] (Spoefish)
wrote:
>Help. I need some suggestions on a fence for a table saw I have
>recently restored. The saw is a Rockwell Model 34-600, a 9" tilting
>arbor (or contractor's) saw from the early 60's. I am getting ready
>to do a lot on work on a new house (cabinets, etc.) and wanted
>something smaller than my Unisaw to take into the house. The 9"
>seemed to be just about right - weighs about 200 lbs with the motor
>and on the stand - not that difficult for two people to move around.
>The saw itself turned out to be really great - it had not been used
>much and was in great shape when I got it - no rust on the 22x25"
>solid top. I cleaned out the sawdust, lubed it, fine tuned the
>allignment, added In-Line machined sheaves and link belt, a new 1 hp.
>Dayton motor (the old 3/4 hp Rockwell seemed a little weak), a Corian
>insert, and a new 9" 60 tooth Rockwell blade I had been saving. Now
>it seems to have plenty of power and is smooth and accurate. BUT, the
>rip fence is pretty fussy - the old Rockwell style with the toothed
>track, geared front knob, and separate lock on the back end of the
>fence - you can get it adjusted correctly, but it takes a lot of time.
> I would like to add a better fence and wonder if anyone has any
>experience or suggestions in this area.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Stephen
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