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Classic Power Tools => Classic Power Tools => Topic started by: Twilight Fenrir on October 12, 2016, 10:00:10 AM

Title: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: Twilight Fenrir on October 12, 2016, 10:00:10 AM
I picked up this old Rockwell jigsaw w/ original metal case at a yard sale for $10. I figure it will work better than my antique Black &  Decker.... As pretty much anything is better than Black &  Decker :P My only concern, is it appears to use F-shaped blades, which I've never seen before...

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q226/Midnight_Fenrir/Tool%20Pron/IMG_20161007_161647_zpskfd6jrj8.jpg)
Title: Re: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: bill300d on October 12, 2016, 12:48:34 PM
Do they look like this?        https://www.amazon.com/Hook-Shank-Jig-Saw-Blades-sawblade/dp/B003NFEK6Y (https://www.amazon.com/Hook-Shank-Jig-Saw-Blades-sawblade/dp/B003NFEK6Y)
Title: Re: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: Twilight Fenrir on October 12, 2016, 01:42:26 PM
Do they look like this?        https://www.amazon.com/Hook-Shank-Jig-Saw-Blades-sawblade/dp/B003NFEK6Y (https://www.amazon.com/Hook-Shank-Jig-Saw-Blades-sawblade/dp/B003NFEK6Y)
Close! They have a second little protrusion.... Yoh can see one in the picture of the saw, if you look through the handle-hole...

But that will probably work, thanks much!
Title: Re: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: lptools on October 12, 2016, 02:52:32 PM
Hello, Twilight. That is the correct blade for that saw, that Bill posted. .The catalog lists that saw as a Bayonet Saw, looks from here like a Model 548. Probably Made in USA, maybe even here in Syracuse when Rockwell was still in town. I have reprints of the owner's manuals, pm me if you are looking for paperwork.Regards, Lou
Title: Re: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: turnnut on October 12, 2016, 08:59:34 PM
check ebay # 122173486379

10 for $10   free shipping,

they have 3 10 blade lots left.
Title: Re: Rockwell Jigsaw
Post by: maintenance 6 on November 14, 2016, 01:16:36 PM
As mentioned, it's a number 548. These were made by Porter-Cable, then by Rockwell nad finally by P-C again before being discontinued. If you go on Amazon and search for Porter-Cable 548 blade, you can buy the blades. They are great saws. They will outsaw anything made today.