Rockwell Model 75 Circular Saw

[OilyRascal]

As the title says, and in sea green bakelite finish.  8" blade

This is the first circular saw I've seen that didn't have a (now standard) adjustable base.  In fact, it really has no base short of the housing for the saw itself.  Was there a time when the absence of a base was standard?  Something specific to Rockwell, the size of saw, or its intended use?

[Branson]

Weirdly, the base was attached  to the upper blade guard.   That part has broken off of yours.  Weasely system, seems to me.  See eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rockwell-Model-75-Type-6-Circular-Saw-W-Box-Collector-/390544505626?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aee443b1a

[Bill Houghton]

I'm with Branson.  That saw came from the factory with a base.  You've just got a set of parts.

Do NOT use that without a base.  Way too hazardous.

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Rockwells green plastic tool line was their answer to  the discount store lines

We sold that saw for less than $20 in the 70's

they made a whole line of tolls in green, all were awful

Skip

[rusty]

Remember K-Marts bright orange almost glows in the dark  tools? LOL

The plastic hasn't gotten better with age btw, the plasticizers used evaporate over time, leaving the case plastic even more brittle that it was when made :(

The eleventh Great Mystery of Mankind, is, ***why*** did anyone ever think that shade of green was attractive in the 70's ?????

Drugs?  Air pollution? Unexpected side effects of subliminal advertising? something the CIA leaked into the water?

[OilyRascal]

A set of parts it is!  Anybody need it? :)

Thanks all!

[JessEm]

A set of parts it is!  Anybody need it? :)

Thanks all!

If you feel like tearing into it, I would take the black motor cover and screws that hold it on, the guard return spring, and the cord with strain relief if they're in decent shape. I could also use a flat head body screw, but those are probably Phillips??

[OilyRascal]

[quote author=JessEm link=topic=9191.msg58607#msg58607 date=1379651548

If you feel like tearing into it, I would take the black motor cover and screws that hold it on, the guard return spring, and the cord with strain relief if they're in decent shape. I could also use a flat head body screw, but those are probably Phillips??
[/quote]

Waiting on me for a tear down "project" probably isn't a wise thing.  For some reason I tend to stay behind on my projects.  I will gladly send it to you NOW "as is" so that you may have what's needed. 

[JessEm]

[quote author=JessEm link=topic=9191.msg58607#msg58607 date=1379651548

If you feel like tearing into it, I would take the black motor cover and screws that hold it on, the guard return spring, and the cord with strain relief if they're in decent shape. I could also use a flat head body screw, but those are probably Phillips??

Waiting on me for a tear down "project" probably isn't a wise thing.  For some reason I tend to stay behind on my projects.  I will gladly send it to you NOW "as is" so that you may have what's needed.
[/quote]

That's a generous offer Oily but those parts aren't worth the cost of shipping the entire unit and I wouldn't ask you to do that. For the most part they would only be spares just in case, for a couple projects I have coming up. Thanks anyway though!!

[JessEm]

On second thought, if the cord and strain relief are in decent shape it's probably worth it... If so, let me know and I'll PM my address. Thanks!

Edit: I can't tell from the picture, but if that model doesn't have a cord strain relief, or if it's a replacement cord, let's skip it.

[MrCharlie]

I have a Rockwell model 80 circular saw and I think the switch is no longer working (does not click or turn on). I took the housing apart and the switch is a lucerne (I cannot find a number on it)......Is there a replacement switch anywhere??

[OilyRascal]

You're welcome to this the Model 75 I have for parts, if you think it'll help you.  Let's work out the details in a Private Message if you're interested.

[Nolatoolguy]

Do NOT use that without a base.  Way too hazardous.

Couldn't agree more. There were two jigsaws but no sawzaw. I wanted a sawzaw so I got the crazy idea take the base off a jigsaw and have a sawzaw. Lets just say it wasn't a good idea and I ended up with a bloody leg. That was like 13 years ago. I wasn't suppose to use power tools alone but at 6 years old I couldn't help myself. 

[Drake]

My grandfather just handed down one of these beauties to me. It looks as though it still has the original blad on it. Any ideas on how to replace the blade? I'm not able to find a spindle lock on it so the motor turns anytime I turn the nut.

[Papaw]

If you can't find a place to jam a screwdriver to hold the blade, get a sacrificial piece of wood and jam the blade with it, then tap your wrench with a hammer to loosen.