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Delta / Rockwell Mfg / Rockwell-Delta
Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Jackson, TN; Tupelo, MS

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Miter Saw
Machine Size:	8 1/4”
Submitted By:	Bill Aquino

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Rockwell Sawbuck 33-150
Date of Manufacturer:	1980’s
Serial Number:	83D68314
Last Updated	12/21/2025 5:52:38 PM

Comments:

A FB marketplace find, for 25$, this poor old girl had seen better days. I had used one of these saws 35 years ago to build my addition; it was my neighbors and recently I borrowed it again to build some outdoor steps. When I saw this not too far from me, I decided I needed to have it.
The rear trunnion was cracked and held together with a hand clamp. the crack was clean so with some threaded rod, JB weld and an aluminum plate, I was back in business.
The saw itself slides on two 3/4" steel rods which had a fair amount of rust. The teflon bushing / bearings had seen better days also, but thankfully McMaster Carr came to the rescue. The blade that was on it was a good quality Freud thin kerf and was still sharp. The left handed arbor bolt was stretched, but Ebay came to the rescue on that.
These saws were the forerunner’s of sliding compound miter saws before linear bearings became common, and were used a lot by siding contractors. The work surface is huge but with the small blade it can really only handle 2” material. Dust control is not it’s forte, but it will crosscut 14” It’s a heavy beast too even though the table is aluminum.
The blade guards were missing, but were not much to begin with, I have to figure something out to make it a bit safer.

Photo 1:

Comments: Back together, rails cleaned up, no blade guards yet
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Comments: Repaired rear trunnion, rear view
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Comments: Repaired rear trunnion, aluminum plate with more JB weld, just in case
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Comments: Original condition, note clamp holding the trunnion together
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Comments: Original condition
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