Originally Posted by
Chip Lindley
Brad, in the early '90s I refurbished an ugly, rusty Rockwell Model 10 CS, which is basically still the same saw you have. I used an article in FFW #78, p.69, to guide me through dismantling the saw for cleaning and painting, reassembling and adjusting. For reference, get an exploded parts diagram for your saw if you don't already have one.
Sounds like the trunnions are not adjusted snuggly to disallow any racking motion when the saw is tilted. That article suggested using a pipe clamp to hold the trunnions and saw carriage firmly together while bolting it all to the top. There should be no slop or play between the trunnions and carriage. In addition, was suggested to replacing the trunnion bolts with hardened Grade 8, so extra torque could be applied for secure attachment. Your new saw is not worn at all, but only needs a complete adjustment to bring it up to *specs*!
IF you do not have access to FWW Archives or Online, PM me with your email, and I will send the article, as well as I could capture it, since FWW only allows printing of the Archive pages.