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Jordan Epstein
10-11-2017, 11:25 PM
I have a new to me Rockwell Unisaw. I purchased this back around 2009 but had it stored in a home in a state I did not live in. I just moved back to this home and am ready own a working Unisaw. It is a 3hp 3 phase motor and I have got the VFD working and the saw spinning up.

I have built two throat plates, gotten a left hand nut, installed a Biesemeyer I had picked up.

I still need to find a motor fan to fit the motor. The old fan is missing all the blades. I removed the set screw on it and the interior is 29/32". The inside of the housing of the motor end cover is 8" diameter. Where should I look for a fan to fit this?

The saw has 3 belts but they seem to be 3 sizes, Where should I look for a set of matching belts? The motor is a Rockwell RW 024.

In the past i have used some gauges and tools to tune my portable contractor saw to a very precise setup. I am under the impression it will be even easier with the Cabinet saw. I can use the loosened saw top and tap it into place to get alignment with the saw blade and miter track. How do i then go about making the saw blade and Biesemeyer parallel?

Thanks in advance for any help. I can't wait to get this saw running and try the nickel test.

Cary Falk
10-12-2017, 10:38 AM
These might work for the motor fan. They are plastic so you could bore out for the correct shaft dia and drill for a set screw.
https://www.grainger.com/category/plastic-fan-blades/fan-blades-and-propellers/hvac-and-refrigeration/ecatalog/N-jrc?s_kwcid=AL%212966%2110%218951068482%2162045305 698


Here is one options for belts. I have read that you only one beltwith new belt tech or any 3 belts will be close enough with current belt tech.
http://www.sawcenter.com/unisawparts.htm

The beisemeyer fence is made parallel to the miter slot by adjusting the 2 set screws on the fence where it rides the rail. This is a biese clone manual. The adjustments will be the same.
http://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/w2005_m.pdf

Charles Lent
10-16-2017, 11:59 AM
For the fan, check the motor repair shops in your area. The one near where I used to live saved parts from scrapped motors to repair working motors. They might also have a source for buying new.

Charley

glenn bradley
10-16-2017, 1:13 PM
Cary pretty much has you covered.