Loving this video so far. Really cool explaining the saw in a positive way, and showing all the angles. WIthout owning one, it's impossible to understand all the levers and knobs and switches on them. But once you get one, after about 2 hours, you finally figure it out. As far as I can tell, there are no bad radial arm saws. All of them are good and reliable. There are people out there saying that the "Sears" brand ruined radial arm saws, because the Sears Craftsman saws were not as good as the other brands. But I just picked up a 1978 Craftsman radial arm saw, and it's identical to the one in this video, and my 1978 saw is absolutely precise and every part on it works perfectly, the rails are tight and smooth, the levers move very smoothly and precise, and the motor works as good as new and is very quiet. It's obvious to me from just looking at how heavy duty and high quality the build quality on my 1978 Craftsman, that the people slandering them are probably not aware of how to operate the saws properly, and they don't understand how to tune them. There is a significant amount of tuning and maintenance needed, more so than with most saws. But all saws need tuning and adjustments, and lubrication, etc over time. If you remove the table and the bolt a new table on, you will need to align the table by making minor adjustments to the bolts holding the table down, to make sure it is square. If you mess around with the table, then the saw won't be square. Some people claim "I can't make a straight cut on the radial arm saw, and if you bump it, it isn't square any more!" I think these people are bumping into the table, and they don't have the table bolted down correctly, because there is a solid "notch" detent that locks that the saw in at 90 degrees, for crosscuts. There's no way these saws are as bad as their reputation. Thank you for explaining how good they are.

@frankhamilton8257

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your detailed commentary. I get a lot of flack from idiots on this video, but I edit them out.

@shanenagore2667

Жыл бұрын

I just bought this same model off craigslist last night. I’ve been hoping to find a professional version, and I got lucky because the one I purchased was very clean and in great shape, though it didn’t come with the extra blades and accessories that came with original packaging. I also don’t have a manual,, I still can’t figure out how to get this thing into the horizontal/90° position. Any advice/tips on using this thing to get the most out of it?

I just restored a Craftsman Radial Arm Saw I got for $60.00 from an older guy that was downsizing his shop. It was a 1969 model and makes these from the end of when Craftsman was making them look like toys. The column support and arm are all super heavy duty cast iron and the column itself is super heavy duty steel and about an inch thicker in diameter than this one. Properly tuned, like it is now, it cuts as accurate as any saw I've ever owned and the heavy cast iron makes for zero deflection along the length of the arm. I grew up with one in the workshop and I am so happy to have one again. It makes so many things so much easier and eliminates any need I might have for a shaper or large router table.

@Kahilg

4 жыл бұрын

My father passed away and found this 1971 model tucked away in a shed. It still turns on, i kind of want to start using it but i don't know where to begin, any tips? guides would be awesome.

@bobbg9041

5 ай бұрын

I have both, they are about the same. One is late 90s model bought in the 2000s the other is mid 60s both saws are similar. Id love to have a older cast iron b&d

Came here cause I just found one doing dumpster diving complete radial arm saw it's amazing and works perfectly

I have one that a neighbor gave me years back.....I dont use it alot but when i do it does a real goid job, the control cut feature is great, it keeps the saw from "running" at you, thanks for the great video!

Thank You for taking the time to create and share this wonderful tutorial video with us all ❤

I have every tool that you can possibly imagine. However, my favorite one of them all is my radial arm saw. I’ve got to ask, where in the world did you find a brand new craftsman 10 inch radial arm saw?! You are a blessed man!

Thanks man. I was debating on buying one since i already have a nice table saw and compound mitter saw. I figured it would be a waste of money, but after seeing you i think it would be an investment. Excpecially since i can replace my mitter saw station with this one and have it against the wall rather than having a gap in the back for the mitter to slide. Your very knowledgeable thanks.

I have an old one, still going strong! I don’t know why most people hate these saws, I have mine dialed in at 90 deg’s where I leave it, and use jigs for miters, only because it’s time consuming to dial it back in. Don’t get me wrong I still do my share of cross cutting on the table saw with a sled, but I don’t own a miter or compound miter saw, I really don’t have a need for one. The radial arm saw does it all.

I took mine on a trade, I like it. I have a table saw and miter saw. They're all dangerous if your not mindful. It doesn't take long to change the setup at all, not sure what is bad about it. It cuts straight and wider wood , Is quieter than the other saws and I prefer cutting rabbits on it.

@Ritalie

2 жыл бұрын

Man, the Radial Arm saw is shockingly quiet. I got one, and it's the only circular saw I've ever used which doesn't hurt your ears when you make a cut. It's as quiet as my brand new DeWalt ultra light 7 1/4" circular saw. I am shocked that people hate the RAS. With it being so quiet, it's a delight to use. As a hobbyist I want to relax, and have a good time. I am not trying to do production, so I'd rather use the really quiet saw that is more fun to setup.

I just got one love it!

Your voice is a pleasure to listen too best for bedtime stories. Get video !

I have a Rockwell Delta 10 in. radial arm saw with a turret. I bought it in 1970. It will do things that my table saw would not even understand. It is more accurate than my chop saw. If I could only have one saw I would throw the chop saw and the table saw away. Look for one with a turret on the arm.

You have a great voice, thanks!

A lot of people use the 90° angle for Mortis and Tennant stuff. Or just joinery in general for furniture or finer woodworking.

@lvl33link

Ай бұрын

And castle joints.

Thankbyou!

Very nice demonstration. Do you know where you could buy this saw new or what the new price is for it?

Good video, I just bought this saw. However, I would recommend wearing both eye and hearing protection.

@frankhamilton8257

3 жыл бұрын

I flipped my sunglasses down before I made the cut, but you may not have noted it since it was at the very top of the screen. I would definitely recommend hearing protection also, especially during extended cutting sessions.

The 90 degree tilt allows you to cut tenons and other joinery cuts on the ends of long boards. These cuts are very easy to do on a radial arm saw and difficult to do with a table saw due to the length of the boards. david

@LordPadriac

4 жыл бұрын

I only ever use the 90 degree tilt for the moulding head and initial table alignment. Tenons I cut with a stacked dado head and flipping the board to cut each face.

Sure woulda been nice to see that power feed action

With the blade set horizontally, you can make raised panel doors, or slot the edges of boards for splines. Most people lay down sacrificial 1/2 or 3/4" MDF to protect the permanent top. For my permanent top, i made a torsion box that is warp-proof. Finally, a Wixey digital angle gauge and a digital protractor will give you far more precision in setting the saw rather than the printed scales on the machine. Incidentally, you should mention that putting a table saw blade on a RAS is dangerous- they tend to self-feed. Overall, this looks like a good machine and I like the adjustable feed rate, but I'll stick with my '59 DeWalt.

@stephenswindell1781

6 жыл бұрын

regarding self-feed.....adjust the carriage bearings to have the correct amount of resistance. it shouldn't be super easy to pull.

@Ritalie

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenswindell1781 Can you adjust tension on a Craftsman's slide bearings?

@Ritalie

2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the 1959 DeWalt. Yes, those are beautiful. But what about the motor. Someone told me that you can't fix the motors on those if they burn out, and so they have to be junked if anything goes wrong with them. That must be a lie right? People are always so negative online, and I shouldn't listen to them. I was worried about getting a Dewalt and not being able to find any guards or switches or parts for it, to restore it. I wanted to restore a Dewalt, but I also want a riving knife, and the new Craftsman saws have a riving knife on all of them, and really nice anti-kickback pawls. I bought a 1978 Craftsman, and it's way better than I had imagined it would be after hearing all the negative comments. It's truly commercial quality. Everything is metal and it is incredibly precise. I know the DeWalt are like a $1000 saw at this point for a good one. Soon they will be $10,000.

Why so many dislikes??? Dislike of RAS (Radial Arm Saws)?

The feed is used you have to pull the cable out hook it to the saw under the lock cover, the saw lock is left lose for auto feed cuts...also the saw feed is a great safety feature the saw moves slow, it locks in place when you release the finger trigger.... . this radial arm saw is the do all saw, not the best at each thing but good at all things....

@killingoldgrowthsince

4 жыл бұрын

Lol it's not a power feed

Having the blade tilted at near-90deg angles (so the blade plane is nearly parallel with the table surface) enables you to cut bevels like for raised panels on cabinet doors...not that I've done that (still setting mine up and building the table) but I've seen it demonstrated in other videos. Cheers! That's a sweet saw - I've just got a cheap 113 series Craftsman 9in.

@reelinfins367

Жыл бұрын

Can also be used to cut fados for different joints.

@kellyperry7745

Жыл бұрын

@@reelinfins367 And dados...

My craftsman ras does not crank up. Can you do a video on that type of repair

It goes horizontal so you can use it to plane and route with it if you have the attachments for it. I've planed on mine but haven't used it as a table router yet.

WOW that’s a beauty. I’ve never seen one that looks brand new!!! How did you get it to look like that? Mine works but rust is starting to build up here and there.

@frankhamilton8257

5 жыл бұрын

I actually bought it this way from the Habitat for Humanity Restore. You might hit the raw metal parts with some lubrication to protect against rust.

$900 was the cost of this saw new (model 315.220100). $125-$250 used. Try to find one with the safety update or one that came that way; best way to know it has it will be the saw has a second power cord, which controls the servo which limits how fast you can pull the saw. Also, be sure to get the factory included stand.

@mannurse7421

2 жыл бұрын

Good tips thanks. Just got a free one with no safety features. I can modify it maybe? Bolt it down reeeal good?

Do you have any videos using the arbor side with router bits, surface planer or any other accessories? I would love to see the RAS in action utilizing all of its capabilities

This is the saw to have for repeated dadoes/rabbets down a long, wide board.

Nice video. Just added this same RAS to my workshop. Any idea what year is is?

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't have that info and I sold this saw a few years back.

Hi Frank, good video very helpful... I just inherited mine model # 315.220381. I just got it today and all I've done so far was clean it a little bit... this is the first time I will be using a radial arm saw so I have a stupid question to ask, sorry... Why is there two electrical plug? On top of my head, I think one came from the motor housing (where the blade is attached) and the other came from the top of the column tube (rear) which from the diagram is called control cut motor? so both plug needed to be plugged-in into a wall outlet? sorry, it's a dumb question but being a new owner, I just want to be safe and prefer to ask someone like you that's familiar with the machine... thanks

@frankhamilton8257

7 жыл бұрын

All of these units have at least one power cord for the motor that drives the saw blade. The saw in this video and your late model saw have a second motor built into the swing arm that controls the feed speed for the saw. That motor is designed to help you draw the blade across the work at an even speed so as not to burn the wood or jam the saw blade. You can set the feed speed by dialing the knob on the upper portion of the hand grip. Three speeds are available.

I just acquired this PROFESSIONAL RAS with secondary anti-kickback motor. Been reading all comments and still need to know specifics on how it works in A B C speed modes. Is the blade actually motorized as it cuts forward …. or are the 3 settings just limiting how fast you can manually pull the blade forward in cross cuts? I see there’s a cable that’s exposed during cuts and someone made reference to it being a servo motor. Duh! Any detail wud help. Thx much.

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

The motor actually limits how fast you can draw the sawblade across the work to prevent a potentially dangerous jam.

I bought a used one in like new shape ,the first time i used it the bevel lever for releasing the head broke . And i can't find that lever anywhere on line ,they discontinued that part and no more replacement . I don't know what to do now!

@frankhamilton8257

2 жыл бұрын

You may need to machine one on a lathe. That likely won't be a big deal, and that part is likely simple to reproduce.

Hi. Is the model in the video the same as 315.220381? I found one but want to make sure its the same one in this video before I buy it. Please advise. Thank you.

How do I get hold of information on how to correct a adjustment part for raising the whole thing up-and-down I didn’t realize when I got a hold of his arm saw that it didn’t have that and I cannot figure out how to fix it do you have a clue

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

I would look up a mechanical illustration of this saw, and look for the part number within the number called out in that drawing.

So what if the kickback motor is not plugged in to power? Can saw still be used without the kickback feature? So what are A B C settings on handle? Which is slowest / fastest draw speed? Thx

Frank I am looking for the adjustable ends of the rails to stabilize the table top from the rear. Do you have any resources to purchase? It seems all the parts for these saws are discontinued Thanks

@gunnysloan4103

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen them on ebay

Great video. I recently purchased this saw from an estate sale. But I can’t get the saw to move. It seems to be in great shape. Runs fine, pivots, turns, etc… but appears to be locked so that it can’t pull forward to cut a board. Is there a lock that prevents it from sliding on the arm? Thank you.

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

I don't have this saw anymore, otherwise I'd send you a picture. There is a knob that tightens the slide to the rail to prevent you from being able to move the saw backwards and forwards until you're ready.

@martinmand45

6 ай бұрын

I've owned a ras for many years a rs, and I would never make a cut without a fence. That's dangerous. I didn't know there were saws made with power feed. It's a good idea, the biggest danger on these is the tendency to climb cut, especially if you use normal fable saw blades (Don't!! Get a negative hook blade.)

I just acquired this from my father in law, and have been replacing a lot of the old rusted out screws and making a fence for it, the usual refurbishment. But I can't get the blade guard back on. The clamp screw doesn't tighten once the guard is back on the unit. Is there a suggestion?

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

I don't own this saw any more, so I couldn't give you a definitive answer to that question. I'm sure the manual is still available either in book form or as a PDF file.

Where can I get parts for one? I need the control cable

Hi Frank great video. Did you sell it? I am looking for that exact one. If you did not sell how can I find out how much. But if you did where could I get one. thank you

@frankhamilton8257

4 жыл бұрын

I sold this one, but there are literally a boatload of these available. Just keep you eyes peeled and you'll find one locally.

I inherited my dad's saw like this when he passed. I have used it multiple times in the past, but when we moved, the movers somehow locked the "carriage" and when I grab the button to pull the arm forward, it is locked. I cannot figure out how to unlock it and I don't want to have to get rid of it because of this stupid reason. Can you please help?

Hey Frank, I just bought one of these. I need the manual, and I can't find a model number on the machine. It might have worn off or I could be looking in the wrong place. Any chance you know where I can find the model # or if you know it that would be killer. Normally I'm good at finding this stuff, but there are so many 10" radial arm saws. Your video is my closest hit so far.

@OZMS1518

7 жыл бұрын

I have a manual. Even if it the wrong model it would be 95% applicable. I cannot figure out how to send it on here but contact me at rpagejr278@gmail.com and I can send it to you.

@jimhiatt5279

4 жыл бұрын

Never to late. It's under the table front

Those are spendy new. Would love to consolidate 2 saws into one but the cost is almost double what a small table and miter saw cost new. Maybe if i find one locally on private sale. Nice tilt and slide mechanisms.

@frankhamilton8257

7 жыл бұрын

It is true that these are expensive saws, but the biggest issue with a radial arm saw is the amount of room it takes to set one up.

Raise. And lower? ??

Agradeceré informarme sobre el manejo de cierra radial craftsman en español

I bought a house and it came with one of these. Im here to figure out what it is.

I bought the same model from a friend however it did not come with the key needed to operate the machine. Where do I find that key?

@jimmorgan3290

5 жыл бұрын

When this happened to me, I just went to the Sears hardware department and they gave me one.

Reise and lower?

Do all 10" RAS by craftsmen have 3 speeds? and will 1 of those speeds be fast enough to use router bits?

@frankhamilton8257

3 жыл бұрын

It's likely that the motor on this saw is not fast enough to use with a router bit. While the saw is quite versatile, a router per se spins at a much higher rate than that of a radial arm saw. While it may be possibly to use a router bit on this motor, the speed at which you could feed the work would not make it possible to do so efficiently.

were can you buy the sears radial arm saw

Hi Frank, I have the same model saw as yours. Can you please tell me how/where to screw in the long thumb screw that holds the blade guard in place. I am not seeing any hole that has threads. Thanks. Sat.

@frankhamilton8257

2 жыл бұрын

I sold this saw a long time ago, but here's an an exploded mechanical rendering of the blade guard assembly: www.searspartsdirect.com/model/dqm7yiwrhs-000247/craftsman-11329450-radial-arm-saw-parts

How is the correct procedure to reinstall the the srm lock and adjustable swing

@frankhamilton8257

8 жыл бұрын

+Dennis Wall I have a video that shows one of these saws being completely disassembled, so you'll likely be able to figure it out after watching it. Here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKCF0ciqgK6vhps.html

I have the Exact same as You-- My MDF Board on the front (widest one ) is warped and bubbled up -- I spilled a Cup of Coffee on it And within 15 seconds -- too much Liquid soaked in! and I cannot find any Of the same MDF that is the same Thickness -- Have you Any Ideas?

@frankhamilton8257

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I can't help you with this because I don't have this saw any more.

I’m stumped where to find a radial arm saw. They used to be more common I thought but are they +$4000 now?

@jesseharris6466

5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a solid oldschool one on craiglist for 60 bucks. Just depends on if you want fancy with red and black handles or traditional basic movements

@nocandopdx

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine for 25 bucks the guy had sold the house and needed it gone before the next day or he would have to scrap it. I took it off his hands and then got a free kit from the manufacturer due to a safety recall. Craftsman provided a new redesigned blade guard, a new table, including the fence, all of the installation hardware and even the vacuum hose adapter. Shipped for free. I honestly was so excited about the whole thing i would tell people about it so they can buy the right model that qualified for the same deal, and today i found out that those days are over and in order to deal with the rest of the units that are part of the recall, rather than giving you a kit that makes the saw safe, craftsman literally just offers you a $50 check if you cut the power cord flush to the body of the saw, take a photo of it and send it to them as proof that you put the unsafe saw out of its misery and it is no longer functional. They even require that the cord can't be cut to stick out even 1/4" (so that it can't be repaired by most people) How lame and upsetting.

@robertpendzick9250

3 жыл бұрын

New I think only 1 US and 2 Italian manufacturers are building them and they are expensive. ($1000's) but look carefully on ebay or other used equipment sites and you might run into a much cheaper alternative. I just bought a used 9 inch Dewalt MFG, but did not have a table, stand and might not have fully functional tilt or spin, will take a while but will either correct the deficiencies or sell it. This older Dewalt makes my Craftsman 11 inch look like a plastic toy, but the Dewalt does not have the additional motor attachment. Remember that all tools could kill you, just some can do it faster then others.

Saw ad for this same one on Facebook lol

THE ONE I OWN IS A 220 VOLT, no one else has said that

@killingoldgrowthsince

4 жыл бұрын

Most are both 110 and 220, nothing special LOL

What model number is that? I have the same one and I cannot find the model number anywhere

@urbanstuff9950

3 жыл бұрын

315.220100

Does anyone know if there is a way to turn off the power feed??

@jeff228

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. All you have to do is take the cover off the feed motor on the column and disconnect the cable that is attached to the saw motor along the left side of the yoke. Then it can be used like a RAS w/out the power feed.

What attachments can be used on the rear arbor?

@robertpendzick9250

3 жыл бұрын

You add a drill chuck and anything that fits and spins can be used. However just because you can attach it does not mean you should try to cut safely without practice, eye and ear protection. The cutting bits maybe exposed if you do not have a 'proper fence' so be careful, use push sticks and feathers and stay away from the the sharp stuff. No tool cares about you or your safety

I have this saw and despite my powerful Jet vacuum being hooked up to it, larger dust blows out the back bottom.

@frankhamilton8257

7 жыл бұрын

I'm obviously using the wrong hose with this vacuum, but I don't think I would have any issues with stray dust if I were to plumb in the correct vacuum hose. This set up is more of a blower that is used to create vacuum. I think any kind of traditional vacuum that you could use, might not be as efficient as this type of set up.

@jimhiatt5279

4 жыл бұрын

Yep and a shop vac is a welcomed helper to clean it up occcassionlly.

😲 THAT'S 8 INCHES?? OH SHIT!! 😁

Your finger hides the lock that lets me change the angle back to zero vertical. I do see where it could be located. tks

I love Radials but that saw isn't a pro saw . I hope you make sure the alignment is very well done. No professional saw is 110 and most all are 12- 16 inch blades. Sears used to build a nice saw many years ago . 😎

@basketballjones6782

3 ай бұрын

By very definition, if you can make money with the device, it can clearly be called, "Professional".

How can you tell if the saw is 220 or 120?

@charileann

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul.

I just bought one of these from a cool guy and I love it. I've owned several older models but this one is fancy. I'm a little confused about the the tracking motor. When I pull the trigger is it supposed to automatically pull the saw back? When I pull the trigger on mine it's like it unlocks it and I can then manually pull it back. Wondering if something is wrong with mine. Also, has anyone added a mobile base on theirs and what kind? Thanks for the video. :)

@frankhamilton8257

5 жыл бұрын

The tracking motor is supposed to draw the blade across the wood at an even pace.

@mijohnst

5 жыл бұрын

@@frankhamilton8257 Thank you Frank for the answer and the time you put into making this video.

Do you by chance have the owners manual? Would be willing to pay you for a copy of it if you do. 😀

@frankhamilton8257

2 жыл бұрын

I don't own this saw anymore, but you may be able to print it at manualslib.com

What year is the saw

@frankhamilton8257

6 жыл бұрын

Bruce Frazeur I can't remember because I sold the saw a while back.

Did you mention the model number? I missed it. tks

@frankhamilton8257

7 жыл бұрын

This is an old video, but I don't think I mentioned the model number in it.

@jimhiatt5279

4 жыл бұрын

model 315.200100 is where I'm looking for help. I forgot how to change blade angle back to zero and instruction book was lacking that.

can you do a drill press action?

@frankhamilton8257

4 жыл бұрын

No, that's one thing this radial arm saw won't do.

@jimhiatt5279

4 жыл бұрын

I do. I lower the blade in the wood and have done it with dado blades for certain purposes then elongated as needed.

@robertpendzick9250

3 жыл бұрын

You can but why? Attach a chuck to the spindle end of the motor, install the drill then raise and lower the the saw to the table. As you saw in the video you have about eight inches of total movement so the chuck and drill and work piece would need to be less then that total. But check out the direction of spin of the drill prior to this as it could be spinning of the motor might in a different direction.

Are you selling these?

@frankhamilton8257

4 жыл бұрын

No, I don't sell them. I did this video as a demonstration for this saw, which I have already sold.

I noticed that the blade is turning UPWARDS when set in the Rip position. That looks dangerous to me. Shouldn't you want the blade cutting downward as it does in the cutting straight cutting position?

@frankhamilton8257

8 жыл бұрын

On a rip cut, you would want the blade teeth moving against the direction that you're moving in, so you would feed the wood in from the left side with the blade on the outside, not on the fence side. If the teeth of the blade are moving in the same direction that you're moving in, you stand a chance of having the blade grab the work piece and shoot it out towards the other side. That would be dangerous.

@mr.potatoehead7078

8 жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me thanks.

@q......

7 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I am wrong, but that wasn't a rip cut, that was a cross cut. I agree that on cuts you want to go against the direction of the cut as to avoid it self feeding in an unsafe manner, but my prior point is that a rip cut goes with the grain of the wood, not against it which is a cross cut. A rip cut would have been if you turned the head 90 degrees and cut that board lengthwise.

@OZMS1518

7 жыл бұрын

Frank is right--

The extent to which the arm and motor can rise is not governed by the length of the column that is seen.

@killingoldgrowthsince

4 жыл бұрын

Says you LOL

@woodensurfer

4 жыл бұрын

@@killingoldgrowthsince Says physics. The extent the arm can rise or drop is governed by what is inside the column, what you cannot see.

@killingoldgrowthsince

4 жыл бұрын

@@woodensurfer lmffao

A radial arm saw can make cuts that are more difficult on other wood working machines. As far as the dangerous issue goes, table saws cut off far more fingers and hands than radial arm saws. I know a woodworker who cut his finger off in a jointer. Just because one particular machine appears to be safer than another does not mean that the machine is safe. Any machine with a powerful motor and a moving cutter can be dangerous if not used properly. When proper set up procedures and safety measures (such as clamps, coping sleds, feather boards and push sticks) are used, the radial arm saw is no more dangerous than any other wood working machine. Here is a link showing what radial arm saws can do better and faster than any other woodworking machine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ep17qpKKo9iZkc4.html david

@stephenswindell1781

6 жыл бұрын

Spectacular video. Not a table saw or chop saw in sight.

@douglashaner6802

4 жыл бұрын

I served and still work on Ft Lewis. Sadly, almost all of the wooden buildings are now gone but I worked out of a few in 2001 before they were torn down. Thank you for providing the link.

Note it only says 'Craftsman' with labels plastered all over it... probably a Chinese (or late Taiwan) build. IMO, it looks much cheesier (with a smaller arm?) than authentic _Sears Craftsman_ models from 1970's to early 1990's.

@basketballjones6782

3 ай бұрын

This was made by Ryobi. Ryobi is one of the higher-end Japanese companies, and unless you've been living under a rock for 50 years, most Japanese companies are well on par with what US made stuff used to be back in the day.

Wondering if he's survived to this point in time. Intact whole fully functional members used in the trades to make a honest living using power tools. He appears to be terribly unfamiliar with the use of anything connected to electricity. I'm sorry no offense meant to him, but there's no way I'd allow him on any jobsite I've ran in all my 40 plus yrs experience. I've trained some that were accidents waiting to happen, that made me less apprehensive as his video did. Large mechanical superentendaint for all mechanical trades. I'm sheet metal worker in commercial hvac, and any and everything involved with my trade cross trained in all feilds, needed from start to finish and OSHA safety courses till my mind hurts to contemplate it all. So I've seen some poor fellas that need to work in nice safe office type environments. He's top of the list, and I Pray he's survived his power tool fetish.

@walterhynson2898

6 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of someone who got a new saw Christmas morning and by dinner he cut all his fingers off his left hand....TRUE STORRY

Model Number???

He ends with “ Got a nice rip out of this wood.” That was actually a cross-cut, but I am not sure he knows the difference. There is no reason to ever use a tool without it properly set up. This saw requires a rip fence and stable table, but we see somebody rushing a video with a jury rigged table and no fence, hey but he put safety glasses on. This video demonstrates so many things that one should not do. One of the most useless radial saw videos I have seen.

For any one new to woodworking, a radial arm saw is the last place you want to put your money. While it may be true that it could be the most versatile power tool made, to use it for different functions takes too much time to change. A very good table saw is the most important tool in your shop and a good compound miter saw is the next most important. I believe the radial arm saw to be the most dangerous piece of equipment by far in the wood shop. By the way, " ripping " wood is NOT going across the grain, it is going with the grain. I've been a woodworker for over 30 years and I hear guys talk who "LOVE" their radial arm saw and swear how great they are but when they switch to make a miter it takes them 3-4 minutes to change the setting, make their cut, and change it back. It takes about 5 seconds on a compound miter saw.

@frankhamilton8257

7 жыл бұрын

If I used the term ripping during a crosscut operation, I do apologize.I obviously meant to say crosscutting if that was the case. Thanks for your diligence.

@imanutnur7

7 жыл бұрын

I own both a miter saw and a radial arm saw and when doing a dado the RAS is what I will use. I don't use mine to do ripping.

@gebsrus

6 жыл бұрын

A little late for a reply, but I absolutely agree with you, in everything you have said. It IS the most dangerous piece of equipment in the workshop, especially if you are not confident enough. I would take the advise of Michael Benjamin (above) and just stick to a normal table saw and a compound mitre saw. They'll do most of what you need to do and a LOT QUICKER too....

@paulrobinson9318

6 жыл бұрын

SRY, but I've owned a radial arm saw for probably 40 years or more. I have also owned a few table saws in that period of time as well, and I admit I am looking for a huge on now to make 2 kitchens worth of cabinets. Apart from sheet goods, there is nothing I would prefer to use a table saw for. In my opinion, IT is the far more dangerous saw - and the array of dados, millers, sanders, planers etc that I have for BOTH ends of my radial arm saws is outstanding. And change over is both quick and easy. Don't try to tell me stacking a dado in a table saw is faster than a radial arm saw. Its NOT. And I would far prefer to rip on a radial saw - there is at least as good and maybe better control of the wood. Different strokes for different folks . . .

@dougsholly9323

6 жыл бұрын

I have a RAS (as well as a nice table saw and compound miter chop saw) and I am not sure why you say the RAS is the most dangerous. How many digits were separated using a RAS as compared to the table saw? I have never had kickback on my RAS that flung stock across the room. I love mine, but do admit that the chop saw is far more convenient when making compound cuts.

No

They are terribly dangerous even for experienced woodworkers!