Thumbs up for showing the kick back! That can't be good for the saw but I'm glad you showed it.

Thank you for this straightforward clear introduction. Very helpful before plugging in saw for first time.

Props for the re-creation of a kickback scenario

One of the best safety videos on RAS I've seen so far. I just got my first one and I play guitar. So I can't afford to lose any fingers :-)

@WarriorWoodshop

3 жыл бұрын

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You do point out some valuable safety advise - Thanks for posting!

Thank you for your video. I just recently was given a craftsman 10 inch saw manufactured in the 60's which I have not used this type of tool so the kick back portion of this video was very informative for me. Just yesterday I spent some time squaring up the table to the blade so it was time to test it. On the first cut, kick back did occur which freaked me out since I am not familiar with this tool yet. After watching your video, I am now more confident to continue the process of using this tool more confidently. Again Thank You.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

You just have to control the movement of the cutting head instead of letting it control you.

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3 жыл бұрын

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Hi Jason, I am not sure if you are aware of this but there is a safety recall on these Radial Arm Saws from Sears/Craftsman. The saw was manufactured for them by Emerson Tool Co. and the CPSC/Emerson have a recall. You can find the details of the recall by searching on "emerson tool recall" and then follow the Craftsman results. The recall involves a completely redesigned blade guard for the blade and apparently affects all their tools produced between 1958 and 1995. I have just ordered mine.

Great video, very informative, as I just got one of these and wanted to learn a little about it before I got to use it. Thanks

A negative hook on the blade for overhead machines helps a lot.

Unfortunately there is only an upper guard on most radial arm saws. This is one of the reasons I state the RAS is more dangerous than other saws. I stress to my students to keep hands 6" or more from the blade in case of kickback.

Just came across this video, so not sure if you are still looking for info. Cleaning the rollers will help with the bumpy travel as they get gummed up with sawdust since they have grease on them. Hope that helps!

Thank You! for safety tips well explained may Allah make things safe and easy for You!

"go out and make some saw dust" i like this guy!!!!!!!!

In terms of a radial arm saw, I believe that crosscutting is what causes the most severe injuries. While there is a terrible stigma that says you should "never use a radial arm saw for ripping," I think that most severe bodily injuries on a RAS, have likely been caused by basic crosscutting. This is for obvious reasons, because the blade is moving towards you, each time you make a cut. However, on a rip cut, the blade is less exposed, and the blade is locked into a stationary position, so you cannot accidentally have the blade accelerate towards you. I believe the main safety hazard with a radial arm saw is the height adjustment. The fact is, if you don't set the teeth of the blade down far enough, then are you effectively cutting a "dado" kerf cut. With the blade riding "on top" of the wood, an extremely violent kickback can occur, because the wood is "in between" the table and the blade, and it turns into a projectile. If the teeth are all the way through the wood, then the cutting process actually slows down the kickback. I believe a lot of the most severe accidents were due to people not checking the blade height on these saws, and also people not understanding how a circular saw works, and not having the "coordination" to make a proper cut. I do think that crosscutting carries the highest risk of injury due to contact with the blade. But rip cutting can create a dangerous kickback. A kickback on a radial arm saw can be very dangerous, but it's less dangerous than a kickback on a tablesaw where the wood can shoot upwards towards your head.

I've had a RAS for over 35 years. Always respect ALL saws!! My opinion, better than a table saw! Way more useful too. Ripping plywood or boards is not a problem if the saw was set up correctly and used correctly! If this is a safety video, then why would anyone build the top and set the saw right in front of an electrical panel. Code violation and not safe!

Good, good vid. Proper balance of respect for the vicious danger of this saw and it’s enormous value as a woodworking tool. There still are things the RAS does better than other tools (half-laps to make a lattice; dados across wide and long boards in a carcass like for a bookcase/hutch). Super kickback video. How can a student of a tool fully prepare for something without seeing a good example? Well done.

If you jam up the saw you should get your manuel out and follow the adjustment procedures from beginnng to end as the jam will have knocked something out of alignment and you have to go thrugh the whole procedure to find and adjust whateven was twisted.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

He probably bent the blade also.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Regarding your comments at ~1:50, there actually are index stops at 45's only. Nice video!

This guy should be demonstrating a mitre saw and a table saw. There's no real reason, except fear, to not use a RAS for 99% of the jobs done on those machines. The only thing a table saw does better is cut the bottom of parts that are both very wide and very tall. But how often does anyone do that? The only thing a mitre saw does better is sit on the passenger seat of a pickup truck on the way to a jobsite. The only thing unsafe about radial arm saws is that most people don't really understand them.

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3 жыл бұрын

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There is a factory recall on Craftsman 8 9 and 10 inch radial arm saws built from 1958 to 1993 due to the fact that there is not a proper guard on the blade the recall will cover saws back to about 1978 the rest of them they are asking you to send the motor and hub assembly back to Emerson Power Tools in order to get $100 refund and junk the saw because of kick back and people injuring themselves for not paying attention to what they're doing or rushing

I own an RAS and a tablesaw and I find the RAS to be much safer. They get a bad rep because people just don't know how to use them and they typically put the wrong blade on them as well. Basically, people can be stupid. Compare the kickback in this video to the kickback on a tablesaw and you'll quickly discover which one is more dangerous.

@kevinsedo6869

4 жыл бұрын

YES !!!!! this video is so full of misinformation it should be taken down , and this idiot is teaching a class WTF !

Use a blade with negative hook and it will not be as aggressive. A bit hard to find, but worth it. Watch the thumb. People cut it off because they hurry. I use one of those ultra cheap straight push stick for my table saw to hold work, not my hand. Or rig a clamp . One hand guides the saw travel, the other behind you.

@WarriorWoodshop

3 жыл бұрын

you are correct, a neg hook would help, however most people will not know that and buy an off the shelf blade from HD or Lowes. Plus they will buy the saw used from a garage sale or online marketplace. My video was intended for the common person not the professionally equipped shop.

Very good video When I was an apprentice carpenter and joiner, 50 years ago, I was told treat any machine with care they are never your frends

that is exactly why I push the saw threw the wood nice and easy instead of pulling it threw. Every since I started using the saw that way I've never had a kickback. I was told long ago not to pull the saw but to push.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

Someone told you wrong. You are supposed to make the cut on the pull. If you are pushing it, you are doing it wrong. Take a look at this video for tips: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWZ2pLtpmMLMn7w.html

Goop tips. Thanks

Where’s Bob Ross when you need him?

In terms of cutting lengthwise (ripping), I'm not convinced that a radial arm saw is "more dangerous" than a tablesaw. After realizing how common it is to have severe kickbacks on older tablesaws that did not have a factory riving knife (none of the Craftsman table saws have a riving knife). I didn't even know what a riving knife was 4 months ago! And I think a lot of people remove them. Most people remove all the safety guards, and other parts on a tablesaw, leaving only the exposed blade. And the blade is entirely exposed, meaning, if you just move your hand towards the blade, it can cause a severe injury. All radial arm saws used for ripping are used with the protective guard and the anti-kickback pawls. But almost no tablesaw is used with any type of guard, and only some have a riving knife. On KZread there are several videos of people who had severe accidents on tablesaws in 2021, due to simply moving their hand straight towards the exposed blade, and getting a severe injury. These people were not cutting a board, they merely moved their hand towards the blade by accident in between cuts. On a radial arm saw, when you are ripping, you cannot "randomly" stick your hand into the blade, because the exposed part of the blade is facing away from you. The part facing you is totally enclosed by the guard. A tablesaw frequently has violent "frisbee" kickbacks where the stock spins away from the saw at 95mph. This happens even when you are doing everything right, as the wood can travel up to the top of the blade, and ride "on top" of the blade. A radial arm saw does not have the top of the blade exposed, so it's much less likely for small pieces to eject "upwards and towards your face" like a tablesaw.

THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE. NICE VIDEO

Wouldn't it be better to cut on the push stroke against the fence rather than on the pull stroke? Just wondering.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

The pull stroke is the stroke where the rotation of the blade is pushing the stock against the fence. All these saws are meant to cut on the pull for crosscut. Take a look at this video for explanation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWZ2pLtpmMLMn7w.html

norm would be proud of you

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3 жыл бұрын

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Pull the saw out, slide the board into place, and push the saw into the cut. Much safer.

Fit a bungee cord to help keep the saw in the park position.

@CP-fz4sr

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean fit a bungee cord?

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

@@CP-fz4sr - You can attach a bungee cord to the head of the saw such that it pulls the saw back to the park position when the saw is released. It helps make the saw a little more safe.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

@@CP-fz4sr - Take a look at the bungee cord used in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3aAytiKZsi2YJc.html

@CP-fz4sr

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrismoore9997 I never used a RAS, i just bought one. So you saying that the most important part is to ensure the saw does not kick back at me, correct? (reason for the bungee cord i assuming).

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3 жыл бұрын

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I only use a radial arm saw.

Where's the blade guard?

I have the same saw but the carriage does not have a smooth travel, it's a bit bumpy and this translates to a wobbly cut, not smooth to the touch and visibly not true. Any suggestions? Thanks. .

@devanswanton6072

6 жыл бұрын

Pete Street clean the rollers

@vernmitchinson2013

5 жыл бұрын

You must clean the tracks and rollers. To do this take a cean cloths and hold it against the roller and pull orpst the saw in the direction tha causes the roller to rotate towards the cloth, going the other direction will pull the cloth into the roller and track. Do this with all four wheels. Whie doing this pull the saw the full length of the track. This should clean the wheels and the whole track. The next step is to adjust the wheels tension. On my machine place a rag tight against the wheel and track at the same time move the wheel toward the track with thw adjustment screw until the friction between the track and wheel is more then the friction between the roller and the cloth. Then back off the tension between roller and track just slightly. do the to allfour rollers/wheel.

"Before We use any power tools, let's talk about "Shop Safety". Be sure to read, understand and follow all the safety inspections that come with the Power Tool! Knowing how to use the Power Tools properly, will Greatly reduce the risk of Personal Injury! And remember this, there's no more important safety rule, than to wear "these" safety glasses! Shame on you, Norm Abrams for stealing that line from this Guy. LOL....

Why does it seem like you just ran a marathon before each take? Because of the way the blade rotates *deep breath* clamping isn’t required on this saw *deep breath*

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3 жыл бұрын

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i went out there and made sawdust

That's not called kick back. That's called climb.

my RAS has indexed stops.

@bobbg9041

7 жыл бұрын

Mine too, he's using an older saw.

@KC9UDX

6 жыл бұрын

bobbg Mine's much older and has index stops. But frankly, I would be very happy without them. If I don't have time to check the angle, I don't have time to do the job right. Index stops, especially on most mitre saws, are not that trustworthy.

@devanswanton6072

6 жыл бұрын

Mike West this guy doesn't know anything these tools are the most versatile tools in a shop

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbg9041 - he just didn't swing the arm far enough. I bet there is a stop at 45 even on his saw.

If you're going to demonstrate the use of a RAS you should at least be sure the saw is adjusted properly. As shown in this presentation, the track bearings are loose and the motor slides along the arm on its own. There should be some resistance when pulling the saw into the cut. Loose bearings will also allow the blade to climb onto the cut lunging itself toward the operator. You are NOT qualified to demonstrate the use and proper set-up of a RAS.

@WarriorWoodshop

3 жыл бұрын

What makes you qualified to tell any different?. If you're going to make claims, be able to back them up with qualifications. That is a craftsman saw in a home workshop, they aren't meant to be the holy grail of saws. I was able to maintain 90 degree cuts for years. We have an industrial dewalt in the school shop and that is used daily by everyone and they prefer it over the miter any day for 90 degree cuts. By the way I am qualified as over 2000 students have gone through my program, I am licensed by the state, and have been awarded teacher of the year twice. My program has been state champions at the Ind arts competition and have had 17 division state champ winners in the past 5 years.

You are correct. It is much safer to cut on the push stroke and, in fact most saw manufacturers specify this in the instruction manual.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

That is just not true. The pull stroke is the stroke where the rotation of the blade is pushing the stock against the fence. All these saws are meant to cut on the pull for crosscut. Take a look at this video for explanation: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWZ2pLtpmMLMn7w.html

@killingoldgrowthsince

4 жыл бұрын

Milord go get your facts straight.

I have the best safety tip ever for a RAS. Don’t use one. The only safe RAS is one thats been recycled in to Coke cans or rebar.

@chrismoore9997

4 жыл бұрын

If you don't know how to use it safely, that is your problem. These saws can be very safe, it is all down to using the tool properly, like any other power tool.

Hey dummy. There is a precise gauge on to of the "radial" part .... duhhhh

@ziggydog24

8 жыл бұрын

+Ono Udont Well I wouldn't say the gauge was that precise, try cutting 22.5 degree angles use the gauge as in making large wheels.

bad teacher

@bobbg9041

7 жыл бұрын

No Apple?

NO, the blade should NOT cut into the table by 1/4 inch. If YOUR radial arm saw doesn't have stops, that is your problem. They usually have stops at 30 and 45 in addition to 90. You should check this video from WWII, because it has more information than your video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ep17qpKKo9iZkc4.html

Your demo was fully improper use of the saw and it probably caused permanent damage to your saw. That was probably the dumbest thing I have ever seen.