Homecraft Rockwell/Delta Table Saw/Jointer combination

by JP Listy

Time spent with dad

My father used this combo unit to build countless house renovations and projects along with my captains bed, and two sets of bunk beds, all are still in use 50 years later by his grandchildren. Not pictured here are his lathe and scroll saw. All of which I watched him use as I grew up. I believe he bought them in Idaho in the late 40's, but that's a guess.

I'm in need of a replacement motor. 1/2 HP, 1750 RPM, 115 v/60 c, 8.2 amp. A manual for the saw and jointer would sure come in handy, and some help rebuilding them.

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Jun 14, 2010
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not alone
by: Tommy LaVinus

Hey, I got one just like it and the motor is a one horse (frame H186) 110 or 220.

Jun 08, 2010
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Delta Rockwell combo unit
by: Ed

I also have this Table Saw / Joiner combo unit. I bought it in 1988. I found out a few years later that my grandfather also had the same unit! I used it periodically over the past few decades, but it constantly gave me problems. There was a broken cast aluminum bracket which was supposed to hold the tilting table steady. I could have had a replacement piece custom made I suppose, but the fundamental problem was in the tilting table as opposed to a tilting blade. It is, however, a classic and in my opinion, a handsome machine so I will not turn it it for scrap. I finally got a modern table saw, but what to do with it? Needs a new motor and that bracket. Who would want such a thing? Any ideas?
Ed in West central GA.

Apr 07, 2010
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Bummer
by: Anonymous

My Dad recently passed away and has 1/2 of the pieces for the model pictured above.

That is, the jointer is all there, but not the table saw (only some parts of the fence for the saw).

Motor doesn't run and I can't seem to find the part number for the motor.

Any ideas?

-travis
y2kvfr _*AT*_ gMail _*DOT*_ com

Feb 20, 2010
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I have this combo and lots of literature.
by: David F.

My wife's Gramp gave me his 8" table saw/4" jointer combination when he moved into assisted living. It's not in mint condition, but it's been garaged and used regularly for 10 years since. He bought it in 1952, and I still have the original receipt from the Yakima Hardware Co.

The table saw is No. 34-160, with a table extension No. 34-866 and a moulding cutter No. 265. The jointer is No.37-290. Apparently the combination was given the No. 37-368. I have a bunch of literature for the combo, including a 36 page 1951 Homecraft Catalog HC-51, instruction sheets for the afore-mentioned pieces, PLUS Gramp's secret page from a girly magazine (no wonder Gramp spent so much time in the workshop!)

I'm cleaning the combo up in order to sell, but would be willing to scan and contribute the printed materials and photos to this website before I do that. Does anyone care to share what they've heard about selling price for this combination?

Nov 09, 2009
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Rockwell Table saw/Jointer
by: tschmit

Just bought a combination similar to your pic,except this monster has a 2 hp AJAX motor running a shaft that powers a 6 inch jointer (Pittsburg) and a 10 inch table saw (Milwaukee). I have serial numbers. Any idea regarding attaining a manual?

Oct 22, 2009
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saw?jointer combo
by: Joe Pelle, Redlands,Ca

I just acquired the same unit from a friend who bought it at a garage sale several years ago. He got his use out of it and needed to make room in his shop. I have no info on it. Any luck finding a manual?