Vintage Rockwell International Miter Saw

[tropangler]

Hello - I recently acquired an old Rockwell International sliding, single-bevel miter saw, photo attached. It incorporates a folding base with transport wheels and uses an 8 inch blade. There is no nameplate on it except for the words "Rockwell International Model 83 G 66142" on the electric motor. It works quite well and I'd like to know the saw model number and perhaps get an owner's manual. I've spent at least 2 hours surfing on the internet and have found nothing that looks or sounds like it.

 

[RTM]

I don't see it in any of these catalogs

Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

archive.org

 

[RivennHewn]

They were called a sawbuck

 

[RTM]

Maybe here then

ROCKWELL BUCK SAW FRAME/TRIM SAW 33-150 | #140903504

HI UP FOR SALE IS THIS ROCKWELL BUCK SAW FRAME AND TRIM SAW MODEL 33-150 THAT HAS 115 VOLTS, 15 AMPS, 25-60 HZ, 5500 RPMS, AND HAS A 8 SAW BLADE AND 5/8 ARBOR HOLE ON THE SAW, ALSO HAS WHEELS AND CO

www.worthpoint.com

 

[tropangler]

Aha, that looks like my saw. Thanks much RTM

 

[tropangler]

They were called a sawbuck

I believe "sawbuck" is more correctly associated with a lumber frame used to hold logs for cutting. GJ member RTM says it's a buck saw, which is probably correct.

 

[tropangler]

They were called a sawbuck

I just found an owner's manual online and the saw's manual is under the Delta label as a Sawbuck Frame & Trim Saw. You were right1

 

[RivennHewn]

I believe "sawbuck" is more correctly associated with a lumber frame used to hold logs for cutting. GJ member RTM says it's a buck saw, which is probably correct.

Google sawbuck, see what comes up.

 

[RivennHewn]

I just found an owner's manual online and the saw's manual is under the Delta label as a Sawbuck Frame & Trim Saw. You were right1

Used one for years.

Not as accurate as a mitre saw, but sure nice when dealing with wide material