Picked up a used radial arm saw, I think I got a good deal.

[trilect]

A neighbor needed a little cash and knew that I needed a table saw. He sold me a sears craftsman radial arm saw for 50 bucks. It doesn't have a wood table on it or a stand.

I did a little research on it and found out that it had a recall notice on it. I call that number and they are sending me a free safety kit for it which included a table, blade guard, saw handle etc.

This saw was made in 1992 and can be used as a 1/2 inch drill press (doesn't look like it would be great at it), a drum sander, router, and surface planer.

Good machine or bad machine? I've never used one of these but it looks promising.

I need an owners manual.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5.../merlin001.jpg
Here's a pic of its current state. Not sure how to show images on this forum yet

[Mr.Chips]

Yep, Thats a good deal.

And a new table, blade guard, saw handle etc is just icing on the cake.

I see a lot of hardbound books on radial arm saws in the half price book stores, check them out if you have any in your area. They are more indepth than the manual that comes with the saw.

One bit of advise, beter get it out of the living room before the wiffee catches you. And it's not too late to make thoes book cases and such for Christmas.

Hager

[ger21]

I need an owners manual.

Go to sears.com and you can usually order manuals from the parts area. You'll need the model #.

[trilect]

Good idea on the books, I really don't know what this thing can do in all honesty, plus I'd like to know how to safely operate it (I like my fingers where they are)

[wjbzone]

Trilect,
It looks just like the one I bought new from Sears in 1980. I think I paid around $400 (with the stand). I've wore out one motor building a house (in Paintsville, Ky.) plus a lot of other projects. A new motor cost me $60 about 10yrs ago. Still getting a lot of good from it. I just put a new top on it this year. Made from MDF. If you need dimensions or anything let me know.

The manual tells the leveling / alignment sequence. Be sure you check that if you want to make accurate cuts.

I ordered the safety upgrade kit last summer. Still have not received it.

Bill

[pfred1]

Last summer I picked up an old Sears RAS (Radial Arm Saw) model number 103.29310 for $20 at a yard sale myself. I had to put a new power cord onto it and change the blade. Oh yeah I didn't like the MDF table on it so I changed that to 3/4 plywood.

Maybe you know it maybe you don't but RAS used to be called "draw saws" if that gives you a hint as to which side to start the cut. Going circular saw style is not recommended! As to blades look for less agressive ones without rake in the teeth. Them blades come at you fast enough. That's about all I have ever had to worry about with mine was it biting too fast into work.

I like my RAS for breaking down long stock, doing that on the tablesaw does not work well for me crosscut. Sometimes cutting tenons on it is OK too. Recently I was even forced to do a rip on my RAS, it worked suprising well.

Oh well I tried to attach a picture I guess I need to work on how to do that.
Try:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attach...tid=5717&stc=1

I can hardly wait for garage sale season to start this year