Ed, I do believe your feather board should be on the in feed side of the saw blade not the out feed. As you have a kerf it no longer is putting pressure on your board.

@TommyTompkins

4 жыл бұрын

That's correct. Featherboard should always be before the cut otherwise you'll pinch the blade.

@chrisdzisiak7540

Жыл бұрын

🤔, seemed to me that was a hold down and not a feather board.

@martintheron1386

2 ай бұрын

I would love a clear view of your hold down,Sir

I know this video is 5 years old. I just bought a radial arm saw and you by far has shown me more in 14 and a half minutes than any other video. I love the safety contraptions made and I would love to make some as well. God bless you Sir!

@Ritalie

Жыл бұрын

So radial arm saws are far far safer for ripping boards than they are for cross-cutting boards. The guard also picks up dust correctly and almost 100% effectively during a rip cut, when a vacuum is attached to the vacuum port. Basically you don't have to even build a dust collection system for ripping boards it actually works as it is. For cross-cutting radial arm saws are actually terrible because they have no dust control whatsoever. Also the blade guard does not work during a crosscut, but does work almost 100% effectively during a rip cut. Also during a rip cut there are no loose parts, the carriage is locked, the bearings can't wiggle at all and the cut is 100% accurate. But in a crosscut, the carriage is able to wiggle side to side slightly. If you start to weigh the pros and cons they are far better for ripping boards and far safer for ripping boards.

Most people are afraid to rip with this saw. Thanks for demonstrating that it can be done safely. I like that you take your time to think through the project, catching a mistake before proceeding.Good Job!

Absolutely the best ever on how to use and enjoy my radial arm saw. Thank you!

I have a 1962 DeWalt radial arm saw I have learned that there are many, many different ways to use it and watching your channel has helped me see things I admit I would most likely have over looked. Thanks

@FantomWireBrian

Жыл бұрын

I have a Delta 12" but I have to get a DeWalt the same vintage as yours . Nothing better than a quality Radial arm saw , but many things worse with the cheap ones .

great video , very informative with a great focus on safety. Thanks for posting such an informative video!

THANK YOU SIR...everything has been a great learning experience for me. ill be looking forward to utilizing some more of your knowledge, and to pass it on to many others.

Thanks Ed. Gives me a better understanding of the RAS.

i appreciate the hold down clamping idea that you showed.

this is one great instructional video on jointing with the RAS

Great video. I bought a saw that didn’t have the kickback paw. This gives some great guidance on how to rip safely without it.

Verdadero MAESTRO!!!... Gracias por las enseñanzas!!... Una cerveza en la playa cuando tu quieras!!

Nicely done Sir. I now understand what the owners manual was trying to describe with the feather board and the guide using c-clamps. I have my dads old radial arm saw and your video is the first one I have seen that explains the "how two's" regarding the safety requirements for these saws. Thank You...

@edwaggonersr.7446

9 жыл бұрын

S Thor I'm glad you found the video informative. If you have an idea about another video that you would find useful let me know.Ed

My radial arm saw terrifies me, but the terror keeps me safe. Great demonstration. I use a sled if ripping a board less than 6 inches because i like my fingers and face. I rip along the fence and stand behind the saw basically.

Thanks for the videos, they are a big help!

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they're helpful. Be sure to read the comments, some pretty sharp viewers have spotted a few mistakes I've made.

@tnhomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@edwaggonersr.7446 I do and I am glad you admit to them, I never make mistakes except maybe a time or million or so!

Your Flannel Shirt & Blade still spinning when you reach back for on/off switch --> Ready to catch & get a Belly Cut. Suggestion: There are green Christmas cords with a large 1¼" red button - put that bear the front as a closer on/off. Leave the saw switch in On. Thanks for informative video -- especially the push block

That was GREAT!!

Nicely done Ed. Super safe and efficient setup.

@edwaggonersr.7446

9 жыл бұрын

vegasguitars Thanks Neil. I sold my Delta 900 today, finally. I had to lower the price quite a bit, but that's OK because now I have room to start the rehab on my DeWalt 790. I picked up some 3/4" 9 ply this afternoon. I think I will do a series of videos, start to finish. Even though I have a nice little table saw I plan on doing all the work using the Delta Super 990.

@vegasguitars

9 жыл бұрын

Sounds exciting Ed - looking forward to your posts! Received the new Freud blade but am not done fine tuning the newly purchased Delta 900. Also have a Delta 33-890 12" that is also USA made and cast iron but it needs a new table - and requires 230 which I don't currently have in the shop.

@edwaggonersr.7446

9 жыл бұрын

vegasguitars I haven't sold the 990 yet. If after some more equipment sales I find that I have room I'll probably keep it. I had a 33-890 for a month or two, it can be rewired to run on a 20 amp 120 volt circuit without much effort. If I remember they are 120/240 Volt, 14/7 Amp.

@vegasguitars

9 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Ed - the motor on the 33-890 is not the dual voltage model - it only works on 230. Question: the Delta can be rewired to 230 - is there any advantage to that?

@edwaggonersr.7446

9 жыл бұрын

vegasguitars The only real advantage is in the use of lighter gage wire. A 20 Amp circuit would require the use of 12 gage wire, a double 15 Amp circuit would require the use of 14 gage wire which if the home run was long would result is some small savings in the cost of the wire. Are you sure about your 33-890 running on only 230 Volt?

Good job thanks for the insight

Thank you, Ed.

awesome video defiantly knows his stuff

Thanks, Ed!

Ed, here it is a year later and just found your youtube channel. Very informative video. I have both table and Radial Arm saws. The RAS has taken a back seat to the table saw. I have told many of my friends I need to start using the RAS more. I would like to know how to make the hold down you used on the second pass. I looks like it's clamped to the table some how, but it wasn't clear how. I learned a lot watching your video. Keep 'em coming.

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

Frank,  Yes, the hold down claps to the back table boards.  Sence making this video I have designed and made an improved version with wheels that I like a lot better, you can see them in another video.  Thanks for watching.

@frankthornal9489

8 жыл бұрын

+Ed Waggoner Sr. (Papatch) Can't find the video on the hold down jig. can you steer me to it?

Ed, please do a video on your hold adjustable hold down block!

It’s a thousand ways to skin a cat. The thing I love about a radial arm saw is how many different ways you can achieve different things. I say that to say I have a few ways I use my radial arm saw as a jointer. Never seen your technique before

You have presented very good ideas here, thank you. I will be developing my tooling like you have. There is another way for narrow boards I think. You could move your fence back by splitting the back table in to two sections. :-)

@edwaggonersr.7446

5 жыл бұрын

Glenn, I agree. I also think it would be a more solid setup with the carriage close to the column. Probably the best way would be to screw a straight piece of plywood to the board that needs straitening and run it along the fence. Thanks.

Thank you for the tutorial. I really think that radial arm saws have gotten a bad rap over the years. I personally think they are safer than most table saws with the exception of a Saw Stop table saw. There is a higher learning curve with these saws and I believe that most injuries with a radial arm saw are human errors. There are more clamping levers and on the 1980s &1990s radial arm saws became more electronic, increasing the chances of forgetting a safety check. That is why I am looking for an earlier model to replace a cheap miter saw I have. These days they are practically giving them away. Keep in mind that some of the Craftsman radial arm saws have a recall on one of its parts. Check their website for more definitive information.

Don't beat yourself up, we all make mistakes, if you don't you're not human, (never apologize, that's a sign of weakness,) my father always told me. good ideas for joining wood on a RAS, nice job by the way...

@edwaggonersr.7446

5 жыл бұрын

My grandmother married a man named John Bauer back in the 1930s. He was a nice man, my brothers and I called him Uncle John. Uncle John drank a case of beer for more than 40 years, lived into his 80s. They were Colorado folks that came from Oklahoma, "never apologize, that's a sign of weakness" must have been a pretty common phrase, I learned it from my dad. My dad always used the phrase sarcastically. Cheers.

Thanks for the tutorial. Am I mistaken or in the example did you rip the same side (with burn marks) for the 2nd rip when you should have placed that first ripped side against the saw fence and ripped the other side so they would be parallel?

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

+Randy How-To Channel I may have. I'll watch the video again. I try to pay attention to what I doing, and I actually do a little better when not making videos, not much better though. Yep, you were right. Dang it anyway. But you get the idea. In watching the video again I noticed that I had the finger board on the out-feed side of the board as I ripped it. This is backwards. The feather-board should be on the infeed side of the board being ripped. Thanks for watching.

@lindaloftus8780

2 жыл бұрын

I saw the same thing, but you have to admit it is a good way to straighten a board. :))

What is your advise on a true straight edge for the saw. Material wise. I don't have any oak, maple or hickory wood for strength..

Are there plans to make the hold down you use?

Lol....looks like you could use some dust collection. I'm buying a used RAS saw tomorrow but since I have a jointer, I don't see me using my RAS in this fashion but was interesting to watch, thanks.

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

+Broncore 10 Sometimes when making videos I forget to hook up the shop vacuum. I too have a jointer but still find it useful to joint boards that have so much bow that it would take far too many passes to use the jointer. Thanks for watching.

Are there plans for making the hold down for radial arm saw?

Ed, put a bevel on the entry top piece, that will let the board will side easier....

You did the same edge of the Board the second time. After the first cut, you marked the edge of the Board that *wasn't* cut, then cut the previously cut Edge again, you can see the burn marks the first cut made. It doesn't matter of course, as it was only a Demo, but might have confused some viewers . . .

Not sure if anyone noticed, but you cut the same edge both times....... Still it is nice to see how people are doing rip cuts. The board hold down looks like a must have. Not sure how much the feather board will help as you are removing the width of the blade then the feather board is pushing that tiny strip back against the board which could be pinching against the blade. A better place for the feather board is before the blade cuts the wood. Thanks for making the video.............

@edwaggonersr.7446

6 жыл бұрын

Guy Duke, you have a keen eye.

@guyduke9821

6 жыл бұрын

Watching many videos. I love the hold down in your updated video. Just picked up a Super 990. Plan to get the correct blade before setting it up and using it. For now, watching and learning....

@edwaggonersr.7446

6 жыл бұрын

The Super 990 is a wonderful saw. It is so light and agile, with a good blade it is hard to beat. For me, the more frustrating the process the more I enjoy it.

@MrShadyfish

5 жыл бұрын

True...you never put pressure on the scrap piece...only the work piece.

How do I make that holder block? And that finger board holding it against the fence ?

Thanks for doing these RAS videos! Just want to confirm the hold down goes on the outfeed and the feather boards go on the infeed side of the blade?

How did you make hold down?

Hey Ed! I've recent gotten a hold of my father's old DeWalt 740 RAS as he has no place for it at the moment. I've been watching your videos and they are very informative! Just a question, why didn't you do both cuts against the fence? Maybe I'm missing something...

@edwaggonersr.7446

7 жыл бұрын

J Lang, good point. I see no reason why the same cut couldn't be made against the fence. In fact it may be easier. Give it a try and let us know.

Carl I cant find your RAS videos. I clicked on your name and it does not show them. I would like to see them. Thanks.

I hit the thumbs up when i saw a smoking cigarette on the table.

@edwaggonersr.7446

7 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that my videos aren't banned from KZread. I do use a smoke filter on my camera to protect those who are highly allergic to cigarette smoke.

@mikewest712

7 жыл бұрын

Love it, question. Would have the saw so far out the arm not cause more lateral movement while ripping?

@edwaggonersr.7446

7 жыл бұрын

That's a very good observation. I would think this would be true but I haven't experienced any noticeable effect. These saws are pretty stiff. As in all applications a sharp blade is very important.

@MrShadyfish

5 жыл бұрын

On the contrary...the cigarettes make the videos. Makes me feel like my Dad or Pappy are teaching me. I find your videos not only helpful, but soothing. You speak like a person who engages in meaningful, thoughtful, slow conversation...not just fast talk for those with ADD. RAS work is not something to rush through...whether you're doing it or explaining it.

@LordPadriac

4 жыл бұрын

Because only weak little girls and immoral commies get cancer. Amiright or amiright?

Your blade looks small but that's ok ,I do like seeing ripping in out rip. The yoke is locked in closer and stronger to me . Interesting saw . What make is it ❓

The fence of the RAS should be in variable position. That is, the table of the RAS should be in more than one section so that a fence can be installed closer to the middle of the board, I tend to think.

@edwaggonersr.7446

7 жыл бұрын

woodensurfer: It would be nice to have a variable fence.

@woodensurfer

7 жыл бұрын

Also, not every table edge will be parallel to the face of the blade in rip mode. This has to be deliberately achieved. Otherwise, there will be toe-heel problem. It is a good idea to make sure that the table edge is parallel to the blade. I believe it is not for jointing in the way you show. The way you show is good for cutting a wide stock and it makes sense to have the motor as close to the column as possible to have the widest cut. The use of C-clamps for the purpose of jointing a board is not good; this way is again good for cutting a wide stock by hagging the table edge You should have a shooting board type setup with hold down clamps (so that nothing sticks out at the bottom). You clamp down from the top only and the shooting board itself should be the other side of the clamp. This way, you can move you whole set up into the middle part of the table. Here, the shooting board hags the fence that is in the middle. My 2-cents.

Just seen your video and while observing it appers it would easier, safer, have less tear out, and reduced kickback if you fed your workpiece from the other side. I also agree that your feather board should be on your in feed side not the out feed. Have a blessed day and be safe.

@petermarsh4993

4 жыл бұрын

Dear James, I think what you are suggesting is called a climb cut if what I understand you are suggesting feeding your piece from right towards left with the blade facing the left side of the table. If you mean to rotate the head so that the blade is facing right then all you have done is reversed the head and along with it the direction of feed. If you tried the climb cut what could happen is the blade will bind at the cutting surface and grab the piece before shooting it across the room at breakneck speed. It would be the same as placing a board on the out-feed of a table saw and be pulled into the blade before watching it fly. Very dangerous.

Nice looking RAS you have there sir! Can you tell us what make and model it is?

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

The saw is the Delta 990 Plus 10. This means it has 10" blade guard instead of the standard 9". But, the motor is the same, I keep a 9" blade on it. I liked the saw a lot, but sold it when I got the De Walt 7790 fixed up. Cheers.

@c5back9

4 жыл бұрын

@@edwaggonersr.7446 thanks Ed, much appreciated. Now that I have the time in my life im getting around to setting up my shop so im in the market for a RAS that will perform well. This model looked pretty solid.

what size blade are you using looks like 7 1/4.

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

8" Freud blade. This what I recommend: www.amazon.com/Freud-40T-Combination-Blade-LU84R008/dp/B0000225VA/ref=sr_1_31?keywords=8%22+freud+circular+saw+blade&qid=1564780238&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A387871011&rnid=387623011&s=hi&sr=1-31

As long as the fence is parallel, shouldn't it work the same way if you just rip it normally? I don't get the reason for the extra guide attachments.

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

Moocher, you'd be correct if the board being ripped had one straight edge to put against the fence.

@moocherdingo

4 жыл бұрын

@@edwaggonersr.7446 Ah, thank you.

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

@@moocherdingo Since making this video I have given it more thought. I think that using a straight piece of 3/4" plywood with the crocked board screwed to it would be simpler, safer and quicker. Screw the crocked board to the plywood, move the saw blade as close to the fence as possible and push the plywood and crocked board through. Having the saw blade close to the fence is a major advantage. IMO

Hey Ed, Thanks for these videos! My grandfather had a Super 900 and when I was young it was given to my dad. It sat in my dad's garage unused for as along as I can remember, but just recently I asked if I could have it. I want to get it back into working order; looks like it needs at least a new cord and probably some oil. I've never used a RAS before, but I'm excited to dig in. I know that you just got a new DeWalt, but its nice to see you working with this Delta, especially since it is so similar to mine. Do you have any tips on building a sacrificial table top?

@edwaggonersr.7446

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Cheek Thanks for the kind comments. Yep, the Super 900 is very much like the Super 990, both have 10 Amp motors which are quite satisfactory. As for the top, I did a video on the top I made for the DeWalt 790, you may pick up some ideas by watching it. You could build a Mr. Sawdust table which is described in his fine little book. Next time I build a sacrificial top I may use 3/8" or 1/2" Melamine which would be slicker to slide on and easier to clean glue off of after assemblies, which I sometimes do on the RAS top. Feel free to ask for help as you go through the tune up process.

I’m not against using a Radial Arm saw for ripping. But calling it a jointed edge is a bit of a stretch. I know a jointed edge to have a flat face square to a straight edge. Nothing does that better and quicker then a jointer. If your having fun we’ll that counts too.🙂

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

If I still had a shop and RAS I would do this rip differently. I make a sled that would slide next to the fence, this would move the blade closer to the column. With the right blade and sufficient power a RAS can produce a glue ready joint. A jointer serves two purposes to straighten a board along it's length and to square the edge, this can be done on a RAS. Everybody doesn't have the room or the funds to own a dedicated jointer. Radial Arm Saws make me smile, yes it's also about having fun.

Question....Wouldn't it be a little bit safer if ; - the - a - feather board, where to be used on the feed side, rather than after it's already been sent through and cut? Not saying you couldn't use one on that side.... but you're setting the feather up, against an un -cut ~ ripped piece, with out taking the saw blade kerf cut into account...? Never performed this on a radial, nor would I attempt it. But, it seems as though something could get jammed against the saw blade and tossed. Know on a router table , feather(s) are on the feed side of the operation. It's the same principal. Been around and grown up using a radial arm since an early age. I'll just say they have earned my respect to a degree. Just that watching something like this makes me cringe.

@edwaggonersr.7446

7 жыл бұрын

Ken, you are absolutely correct. I took one video down for the same reason and replaced it. Now you got me wondering if I should take this one down too. When you hit 65 just call Dr. Jack.

Is this Norm McDonald? Sounds just like him...

Not for nothing but it looked to me like you ripped the jointed side of the board where your burn marks were.

@edwaggonersr.7446

4 жыл бұрын

You are the second viewer with sharp eyes. Cheers.

Why hag the edge of the table while jointing? Why not have a fence in the middle of the table and hag that fence, then the motor will be closer to the column and flex less.

Mine works too. I used the Woodprix plans and performed it without any problems.

OMG YOUR MIND NUMBING!!!

Been using radial arm saw for about 30 yrs and never had to use all that just to rip a board.

This is why they made table saws!

First of all, tuck your shirt in and roll up your sleeves.. This is probably the most dangerous operation of a radial arm saw I've ever seen on youtube, surprised you still have fingers. It's no wonder radial arm saw's get a bad reputation when video's like this exist. The radial arm saw is not a Jointer. You can straighten a board AT the fence with a piece of plywood and 2 screws. It was obvious @ 4:31 you were having trouble feeding the stock and it looked dangerous and it was.

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

+Carl Kunkel Helpful comments are always welcome, that's how we all improve. Too bad you didn't have any to offer. All you seem to have is sarcasm and insults to offer. Thanks for watching.

@sonofsawdust

8 жыл бұрын

+Ed Waggoner Sr. (Papatch) Sorry if I sounded short but when I see a dangerous operation done on a radial arm saw I speak my mind. I've been around these machines all of my life and I know what I'm talking about. There were no insults, just facts.

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

Carl Kunkel What would be helpful would be helpful criticism with details rather than a broad sweeping condemnation. You say you gave the reader facts, what facts (beside my shirt tail)? I don't claim to be an expert, I simply noticed that nobody (including you) was making RAS videos. I'll be happy to make another video that includes whatever helpful criticisms you may offer. Kind regards.

@sonofsawdust

8 жыл бұрын

+Ed Waggoner Sr. (Papatch) I have 2 Radial Arm Saw vids on youtube, look them up. I am an expert on on the operation of the RAS. The first 5 minutes of your video are a recipe for disaster, hands to the side of and in front of the blade and no anti-kickback rod/pawl = bad. Some of your vids are helpful but this is not one of them. There is absolutely no reason for your hands to be anywhere close to the blade. Kind regards.

@edwaggonersr.7446

8 жыл бұрын

Carl Kunkel Thanks for watching, thanks for the comments. Kind regards. Ed

Hell no a table saw any day

Are there plans for your hold downs and jigs?