Rockwell Delta 34-300

[Marcus Isaacson]

Hi, I have been trying to find some information about this table saw, but haven't been able to dig up much on this particular model. I am guessing it is around 30+ years old. Anybody have one or used one? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

Marcus

[Simon Dupay]

Try owwm.com

[Lee Koepke]

i have a 34-425 model.

the guys at www.owwm.com (http://www.owwm.com) have excellent info on old machines.

there are a few links for old paper. when i rebuilt mine 4-5 yrs ago, i could still get parts from Delta ...

[Marcus Isaacson]

Thanks for the heads up on owwm.com. Even there I wasn't able to dig up more than just scraps of info. I might have a chance to pick one of these up for next to nothing, but it would need a new motor. It would also need a new fence and probably new bearings and belt. For the cost of buying all those things and repairing the saw, it would put me total at somewhere around $600-$800 I would guess. I wouldn't mind that for an exceptional older saw, but I don't know if it is worth it in this case. I will need to think on it a little more.

Marcus

[Lee Koepke]

i was lucky. mine had / has a good motor. the bearings WERE fine, i think my arbor bearing finally gave out. a little tip i got too late was while you have the thing broke down, go ahead and get a new arbor bearing.

i only needed literally $6 of parts ( $11 shipping ) and a new Beis fence, which I use on my brand new Grizzly.

It took ALOT of time and effort to clean up the old saw, bad rust on top and case. The interior, trunnions, and other stuff in great shape.

For me, it was fun to do, and I 'got to know' saws a little bit in the process.

Good Luck, and enjoy !!!

[Pete Bradley]

Ace Tool Repair has an exploded view at:

http://www.acetoolrepair.com/3430034301-p-1482.html

It looks to be little better than an upside down circular saw. Unless it was ready to work and really cheap and you really need a saw now, I wouldn't bother.

Pete