I have a similar one with the 2 3/4 horse power motor. I love it. It cuts and cuts and cuts everything and it doesn't even flinch!

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

We used our radial arm saw like a table saw, and the motor will flip up and you can use it like a router. If you push the blade instead of pulling it isn't hungry. Thank you for the video proof that the radial arm saw is very versatile.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment, that is really interesting! I have always enjoyed mine and they are definitely a good value for the money. Thanks for watching!

@mikeznel6048

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what I do alot too is push the blade into it. I have enough room where I can get the material behind the blade no problem. Mine is 2 3/4 hp and its great for gang cutting!

Just got me one of these! Got it for free a guy put it out for big trash day! He had just put it out when I was driving by... That thing weighs a ton! It makes nice square cuts.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, congratulations on the find!Thanks for watching.

Good,informative video.My 12 inch craftsman was in the basement for years and hard to use it to full potential[due to lack of surrounding space].Brought it up to garage and works well.I hope more people see your video to realize the versatility of the saw.Thanks.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I agree it’s a very useful tool. Nothing against modern sliding miter saws but I grew up using radial arm saws and really enjoy them. Thanks for watching!

@seanseoltoir

Жыл бұрын

Lack of available space is a constant problem for the home workshop... :) Radial arm saws are heavy and cumbersome, so definitely not as easy to move around as a compound miter saw... I came across a RAS recently and decided to buy it... It was in a bit of rough shape, but with quite a bit of WD-40, I got everything moving again... I stored it in my garage with my cars... As such, it was not really useful except for cross-cuts... Not having a dust collection system, it generates quite a bit of sawdust everywhere... My preferred "dust collection" technique is more of a "dust removal" system -- use a leaf blower to blow all the sawdust into the yard... :) This works a lot better on the RAS if it is moved more towards the center of the garage instead of against the wall... Putting it a table with casters is not an option because the the portion of the garage where the RAS is stored is a few inches taller and steps down to the main part of the garage... To make it easier to move, I built a platform / counter top that the RAS mounts into and then installed eye bolts near the corners of the platform so that it can be lifted from a hoist that is attached to a 4x4 that goes across the ceiling joists... I raise it a few inches and then insert some rails underneath it so that I can slide it to a new worktop area more towards the center of the garage... It's not a preferred solution, but it works well enough for now... One design that I came up with and considered building was based on the mechanism used in a parallel ruler... The idea was to have the RAS on a platform that would rotate from the wall towards the center of the garage... One in the desired location towards the center of the garage, it would have rotated to a level where the RAS's platform would be sitting atop a temporary base structure that could easily be moved elsewhere when not in use... Throughout the rotation from the wall to the temporary base area, the RAS's platform would remain level because of the parallel ruler mechanism... By setting up the mechanism so that the base was a bit off from the wall, when the RAS was in the stored position, it would be "over center" and locked in place even if the winch cable was to break / come loose... Another advantage of this would be that the RAS was stored up higher and out of the way...

Great video. I bought one years ago at an estate sale for a good price. I had it for years and never used it. I sold it in January of 2020 to a friend for pretty cheap. Seeing what all it can do here, I wish I’d kept it. But as you mentioned, they do take up a bit of space. After hitting a collector car mirror on it twice, I decided enough was enough. It seems we always need more room!

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the truth! I’ve nearly tripled my floor space in this shop and I need to get organized because I feel like I moved to a smaller shop with everything strewn about. Thanks for watching!

I have a craftsman radial arm saw, similar to yours. Mine is a little older, it doesn't have the digital stuff on it. One thing, I have only ripped on it once, and will never do it again. It was VERY uncomfortable, sticking my arm in there. I have a table saw, so, no need for that. Other than that, I think its a great saw.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

Жыл бұрын

We are of the same mind about that! Good enough to do it if there’s no other option. Thanks for watching!

Just because you can cut 2" deep dados in a single pass doesn't mean you should. The saw definitely shouldn't be that jumpy. And if ripping (which a majority of people don't recommend) make sure you are feeding it on the proper side of the blade where the blade is pushing against your material rather than pulling it in... (along with your arm).

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t argue there, appreciate the tips. Thanks for watching.

Do not grab the off cut until the blade stop or use a push stick to push it aside

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thank you.

I hope you don't mind me mentioning a safety concern, but at 1:28, I noticed a moment that could potentially pose a risk. It seemed like you reached in to grab a scrap of wood, and while I understand that the blade was behind the fence and the motor was slowing down, it's crucial to emphasize safety. Fortunately, nothing untoward occurred, but there's a possibility that the blade and motor assembly could have unexpectedly self-propelled towards your hand, leading to severe consequences like finger or hand amputation. I wanted to bring to your attention that your table configuration is what led to the safety concern. Ideally, the rear table (the part situated behind the fence), should always be lower than the front table (the part situated in front of the fence). This design ensures that when the blade is positioned behind the fence, there is a gap between the top of the rear table and the bottom of the blade. This space eliminates any chance of the blade catching onto the table and inadvertently moving towards you. At 2:46 you call what I have described above "hungry". For further insights, you might find valuable information in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmt3zc-je5Pbpqw.htmlfeature=shared. Please take a moment to review and consider adjustments you can make to your table set up. Stay safe!

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips and for watching. While I do my best to minimize risk, the hobby is inherently risky. It can also be difficult to capture safe work habits in a short clip, or from the angle of the worker. Happy woodworking!

@vanman798

7 ай бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees isn't that the truth!!! :)

Never put your hand or fingers on the table the saw can lung across the table keep hands on it all times until the saw stop .it's considered the most dangerous saw its cut off more limbs n hands fingers than all the others combined

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you might have noticed I kept my arms and hands clear. Thanks for looking out and for watching.

@rarefruit2320

11 ай бұрын

I’m surprised US government employees haven’t sent missiles into the owners homes to destroy these saws for “officer safety” or something ridiculous 😂

@KevinCoop1

4 ай бұрын

You better check your statistics again sir! The most accidents for all saws, electric and hand operated is by a multitude of difference is the Table Saw. I do understand that there are way fewer RAS than Table saws. There are many types of saws on the market. These are a few of the most common: (5) Table saws - “It is precisely what the name suggests; a saw mounted in a table.” (6) These saws are the foundations of modern workshops. They cause an estimated 39,750 annual injuries. Miter saws - Across the U.S., there are an estimated 6,800 injuries annually from miter saws. This portable saw “consists of a circular blade mounted on a pivoting arm that allows you to select the desired angle.” (7) Band saws - The national annual injury rate for band saws is 3,550. “It is an upright cabinet-style saw, with pulleys above and below to move a fine blade.” (8) Radial arm saws - These have an annual injury rate of 350 per year. Radial arm saws “resemble miter or chop saws. However, the difference is that the motor and blade suspend from an arm that extends out over the surface of the material you are cutting. The arm gives the saw a greater cutting surface” A RAS is NOT any more dangerous than a table saw. Besides that, a person that is not working safely on a RAS will also not work safely on any other tool. Hence the number of incidents with table saws.

I recently purchased by 2nd Craftsman Radial Arm saw after selling my first one before moving. This saw is about the same as your without the electronic readout near the power switch. I have a question I hope you can help me with. All of the adjustments work very well, better than my first saw, but the slide lock is not working. Is there any information you can provide that might tell me how to adjust the lock so the arm can move easier as well as lock in place if needed?

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your saw! My first thought would be the see of the lock either needs cleaned up or if there’s a set screw missing. If you can find your model number the owners manuals are usually searchable. I hope that helps!

The sliding miter saw will in fact do dados. Most have an adjustable stop for this purpose.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for sharing. I have not seen one used that way.

That machine is sthill on the market ? Where can buy

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

5 ай бұрын

There might be some new ones but I see older models for sale quite a bit. They’ve been largely replaced by the newer sliding miter saws, I think. Thanks for watching!

Great video, thanks for sharing. I’m interested in using dado blades on my RAS. Which ones do you have?

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question and kind words. I think mine is a Freud brand. It’s an eight inch stackable set I bought used and I’ve been very happy with it.

@noahdanielsmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees thanks for the info. I have a craftsman kromedge 8” set that I have yet to use mainly because I’m slightly intimidated by it. With setting the kerf on your fence with a dado set, do you just pull it through as you normally would with a blade?

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

I was intimidated by mine for a while too, once you start practicing with it your confidence will increase. For the arm saw, the teeth have the same orientation as a ripping blade. Be careful though because it will likely want to overrun the cut/climb the work piece since the surface area of the blades is greater. You’ll end up holding it back more than pulling it out.

Well I am looking at videos about this saw. Craigslist has a bunch of them.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

They are a good tool, and the price is usually nice. I see them for about $100 in my area. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@joemc111

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees I picked one up at had pressed wood for the table, I can’t find any information about how far the fence should be out in relation to the saw when it’s pushed all the way back. It’s a power shop 740 not as big as your saw but I was thinking the backboard maybe 6 1/2 inches and then I three-quarter inch fence and then the rest of a 3/4 by 24 by 48 plywood. 6 1/2 inches looks like enough room to park the saw. Oh and everything is freeed up after a little WD 40.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

3 жыл бұрын

@@joemc111 sounds good. My fence is adjustable but I never change it. As long as the blade stays behind the work on the thickest piece you’ll cut it will work. Enjoy!

Your radial arm saw looks exactly like mine (which is ancient!) Question: how do you adjust the blade so that it's square to the fence? I can't find the manual

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

7 ай бұрын

I haven’t squared mine up in a while but I remember using a large carpenter’s square and adjusting the arm based off that. I’ll take a look at it tomorrow and see if I can remember again. Thanks for watching!

@KevinCoop1

4 ай бұрын

There is a lot of adjustments that must be made the first time a RAS is used. I got the book for my craftsman 12” RAS so, there is a procedure that must be followed for the saw to work correctly. No way to write the whole procedure. To answer your question though, the wider table in the front is bolted to the frame and should be at 0 on your measurement bar with the saw turned to rip inside. Edge of table and edge of blade being the same. If it is not, so be it. You just cannot use the measurements on the arm. With the table bolted loosely and near square, place a square against the fence and barely touching one tooth on the blade (make sure you are unplugged through the whole process). Slide the saw out, and if square it should barely touch the square all the way out. If not, tap the table in direction needed. When square tighten it down and test again. To test flatness, you should take off the blade, turn the shaft down and lock. Set arm to swing and motor to slide. Lower shaft down to lightly touch a flat piece of metal. Move the arm around and test multiple locations until you find the high spot. Set the height of the motor and metal to that spot. Check in all four corners and shim the table at the bolts until the shaft touches the flat metal piece. Check it again until you know it is flat and parallel with the arm. There is more to do after that. If not correct, you will be disappointed with your saw cuts, possibly burning wood, and not square in multiple directions. Find a manual for your saw.

I just got one Could you do a video of how to use its function and any points to clean and lube?

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I will try to do some follow up videos of this machine.

Question. Which would you pick if you had to choose between a cabinet saw or a radial arm saw? I'm limited on space and can't have both, unfortunately. I'm new-ish to furniture making and trying to discern between all of the possibilities. Thanks!

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

8 ай бұрын

Good question! If I could only pick one, the cabinet saw would be it for me. That’s assuming it’s a real cabinet style table saw. Thanks for the question and for watching!

@chris-C8

8 ай бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees Thanks for the reply, Scott; I appreciate the help!

I have a similar craftsman RAS, it’s just not the electronic version like yours, do you have issues with binding when cutting a regular pine 2x4? I’m using a new Freud LU83R010 blade and mine keeps stopping about halfway through the cut.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

I have not experienced the issue you’ve mentioned. I’m trying to think what the cause could be over that short of a span, with a new blade. The only things that come to mind are blade alignment or spindle/arbor not being true. Could you take some measurements (with the saw unplugged of course) of the arbor at various points along the rotation of it? Good luck and thanks for watching! Would be curious to hear what you find.

@noahdanielsmith

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees thanks for the info, here’s a video I just posted about the issue kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5N2w5Krgc2qabg.html

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahdanielsmith thanks for sharing. It helped to see it in action. I left a comment on the video, hope it is useful.

@coffman06

2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same “electronic” saw and mine stops or near stops as I pull the blade through so I just ordered a new blade I was hoping that would fix it. But if yours is doing the same thing with a new blade I’m wondering if I or we just need too make sure our blades/saw is in proper allianment.

@KevinCoop1

4 ай бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees. Your saw is not set up correctly. There are adjustments at the motor support that are out of alignment. Guessing the back of the blade is not aligned with the front of the blade. Get a manual and go through ALL the steps for an aligned saw. Then you will smile when using your saw. Without that is frustrating and a little more dangerous.

I put a new battery in mine but the digital display still will not come on. Any suggestions?

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I cannot help there. Mine came without any type of battery and I never put one in. There may be some forums on the internet that can point you the right way.

@fonzario

Жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees . I kept tinkering with it and it came on. Must have had a bad connection. But thanks anyway.

When you turn that crank to raise and lower the blade, a threaded nut holds the plastic sprocket in place down underneath the table. My threaded nut fell to the floor. Do you know how to get the internal threaded rod to come down to thread that nut back onto it? Thanks!

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, sorry to hear that! Off the top of my head I do not know but I’ll look at mine next time I’m in the shop and see if I can help figure it out.

@Tnapvrvideo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It happened before, but I cannot remember what I did to get that threaded rod to come down far enough to reattach the threaded nut which holds the plastic gear to make the crank arm workable.

@Tnapvrvideo

2 жыл бұрын

I am wondering if I can simply reach up and hopefully get a grab of the rod with a pair of pliers and pull it down. THAT would sure make things simple.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tnapvrvideo that sounds simple. Any idea why it’s come off?

@Tnapvrvideo

2 жыл бұрын

I think the nut simply unthreads itself after many ups and downs. I usually go underneath and tighten the nut, but I just lost track of it and forgot to do so. We have had this saw since buying it new in 1991 at Sears. We built a long table stretching 12' to the left and 9' to the right of the blade, and we integrated the saw into the table with a long fence. The saw is fabulous. It has been flawless since day one. We have used it a TON. It looks almost new with no rust and minimal wear and tear. We depend on it so fixing this issue is critical.

Scary

I miss the rubbish can all the time too. That’s why we’re carpenters, not ballers…

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes!

Yeah, about that, you’re using that saw wrong bud.

Didn't actually show us how to use the saw.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

What is it you need to see? I have plans to make more videos using this saw so if you have a specific question let me know.

@catwitdabigdog2076

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees 1. How do you turn it on? 2. How do you actually physically make a cross cut with it? 3 How do you change the arm to make alternate cuts, i..e. 45°, rip cuts, 4. How do you change the blade? 😊

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Okay, that’s useful feedback. I can make a video that’s more of a tutorial for using the saw. Thanks!

@catwitdabigdog2076

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees Sweet! I'm sure there are tons of girls out there who inherited their dad's saws and wonder how to use it. Lord knows where the instructions are. Lol.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll do my best! These are great tools and can do many things.

had to stop watching your video..... you have no clue how to operate it. also, looks like the electronic part of the saw is not working. Taking to much with your dado blade in one pass. Be safe.

@scottthornandhisbeesandtrees

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. “Everyone brings joy to a room; some when they enter and some when they leave”.