Radial Arm Saw - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T18:21:06Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/radial-arm-saw?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A514701&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI personally would stay away…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-22:2900167:Comment:5153572013-01-22T14:30:13.674ZJason Watkinshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JasonWatkins
<p>I personally would stay away from it, and look for an old DeWalt, models MBF, GWI, MB, etc. Whatever older machine you're thinking about, check over on OWWM for manuals and such. There's a wealth of knowledge there.</p>
<p>I personally would stay away from it, and look for an old DeWalt, models MBF, GWI, MB, etc. Whatever older machine you're thinking about, check over on OWWM for manuals and such. There's a wealth of knowledge there.</p> I found a recall saw for $100…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-22:2900167:Comment:5152442013-01-22T04:45:31.417ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>I found a recall saw for $100. Do you think that's a good deal?<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Leonard Doty said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/radial-arm-saw?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A513127&page=2#2900167Comment514704"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you have an older older craftsman 10 RAS you should see this, you'll like it..…</p>
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<p>I found a recall saw for $100. Do you think that's a good deal?<br/> <br/> <cite>Leonard Doty said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/radial-arm-saw?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A513127&page=2#2900167Comment514704"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you have an older older craftsman 10 RAS you should see this, you'll like it..</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To</a> </p>
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</blockquote> Don't waste your money on any…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-21:2900167:Comment:5151392013-01-21T21:33:40.282ZJason Watkinshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JasonWatkins
<p>Don't waste your money on anything other than a pre- 1960ish DeWalt radial arm saw. It will have a rounded top on the arm. </p>
<p>If you want to buy new, the <a href="http://www.originalsaw.com/12contractorduty.html" target="_blank">Original Saw Company</a> manufactures new radial arm saws from the original DeWalt castings.</p>
<p>I have a small 9" MBF DeWalt RAS and love it. With a Forrest negative hook 8" blade, Forrest 8" Dado stack, and a Mr. Sawdust Table, the sky's the limit. if you…</p>
<p>Don't waste your money on anything other than a pre- 1960ish DeWalt radial arm saw. It will have a rounded top on the arm. </p>
<p>If you want to buy new, the <a href="http://www.originalsaw.com/12contractorduty.html" target="_blank">Original Saw Company</a> manufactures new radial arm saws from the original DeWalt castings.</p>
<p>I have a small 9" MBF DeWalt RAS and love it. With a Forrest negative hook 8" blade, Forrest 8" Dado stack, and a Mr. Sawdust Table, the sky's the limit. if you have any other questions, please post.</p>
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<p>Also, check out the rebuild process this guy went through on the same saw I have:</p>
<p><a href="http://people.delphiforums.com/perristalsis/MBF_%20Saw_Restoration/DeWalt_MBF_Saw_Restoration.htm" target="_blank">DeWalt MBF Restoration</a></p>
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<p>Old Florida Woodworks</p> Thanks for the link Ken, and…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-21:2900167:Comment:5152002013-01-21T15:49:00.443ZJerrod McCraryhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JerrodMcCrary
<p>Thanks for the link Ken, and thanks for the heads up Jay, headed there now to see what you put. </p>
<p>Thanks for the link Ken, and thanks for the heads up Jay, headed there now to see what you put. </p> Hi Jerrod, read my post unde…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-21:2900167:Comment:5150412013-01-21T05:17:56.037ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
<p>Hi Jerrod, read my post under radial arm saw vs table saw for some information about radial saws.</p>
<p>Hi Jerrod, read my post under radial arm saw vs table saw for some information about radial saws.</p> If you have an older older cr…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-19:2900167:Comment:5147042013-01-19T21:05:27.667ZLeonard Dotyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/LeonardDoty
<p>If you have an older older craftsman 10 RAS you should see this, you'll like it..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To</a> </p>
<p>Leonard</p>
<p>If you have an older older craftsman 10 RAS you should see this, you'll like it..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgjxwvHf9To</a> </p>
<p>Leonard</p> Jerrod,
Start out with some s…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-19:2900167:Comment:5147012013-01-19T20:32:35.493ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Jerrod,</p>
<p>Start out with some simple projects---</p>
<p>items that you can use around the house,</p>
<p>then venture out from there.</p>
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<p>House remodeling/refurbishing/refinishing/upgrading is a good way to go.</p>
<p>You'll learn a lot, with all the various tasks involved, </p>
<p>whether exterior as well as interior.</p>
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<p>Peruse various books that you can find at home centers, and the like.</p>
<p>Lots of helpful info to help get you acquainted with many various…</p>
<p>Jerrod,</p>
<p>Start out with some simple projects---</p>
<p>items that you can use around the house,</p>
<p>then venture out from there.</p>
<p></p>
<p>House remodeling/refurbishing/refinishing/upgrading is a good way to go.</p>
<p>You'll learn a lot, with all the various tasks involved, </p>
<p>whether exterior as well as interior.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Peruse various books that you can find at home centers, and the like.</p>
<p>Lots of helpful info to help get you acquainted with many various tasks for a homeowner. </p>
<p></p> David
Any helpful advice I wi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-19:2900167:Comment:5146792013-01-19T14:38:23.265ZJerrod McCraryhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JerrodMcCrary
<p>David</p>
<p>Any helpful advice I will take and try to incorporate it into my habits. Thanks for sharing. My background is in general contractor type work (never did it as a job, but have remodeled a few houses with friends and family through the years) and I have just never been able/wanting to build stuff until now. I have a couple kids and would like to build stuff for them and hopefully it will hold up and maybe pass it down to their kids if we are blessed for that to…</p>
<p>David</p>
<p>Any helpful advice I will take and try to incorporate it into my habits. Thanks for sharing. My background is in general contractor type work (never did it as a job, but have remodeled a few houses with friends and family through the years) and I have just never been able/wanting to build stuff until now. I have a couple kids and would like to build stuff for them and hopefully it will hold up and maybe pass it down to their kids if we are blessed for that to happen.</p>
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<p>Thanks everyone</p> Dave great post , and to the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-18:2900167:Comment:5144872013-01-18T19:40:37.753Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Dave great post , and to the most important point , ras are good saws , but you must respect them and most important be safe , JIM</p>
<p>Dave great post , and to the most important point , ras are good saws , but you must respect them and most important be safe , JIM</p> Hi, Jerrod, I've read a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-18:2900167:Comment:5143092013-01-18T17:22:05.696ZDAVID CZUPRYNhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DAVIDCZUPRYN
<p> Hi, Jerrod, I've read all the comments posted,and agree with all the advice given. I'm now retiried,and have been a serious woodworker for some 40+ years. I have a radial arm saw too. I was a carpenter at 19,in the Seabees, in vietnam. The only power tool we had was a ras, which I used daily. I went to school to be a carpenter,and was trained on all kinds of power tools. I'm going to tell you something,please, don't take it the wrong way. I'm NOT talking down to you. Any ras can be…</p>
<p> Hi, Jerrod, I've read all the comments posted,and agree with all the advice given. I'm now retiried,and have been a serious woodworker for some 40+ years. I have a radial arm saw too. I was a carpenter at 19,in the Seabees, in vietnam. The only power tool we had was a ras, which I used daily. I went to school to be a carpenter,and was trained on all kinds of power tools. I'm going to tell you something,please, don't take it the wrong way. I'm NOT talking down to you. Any ras can be dangerous. VERY dangerous !! I'ts one of the tools I ALWAYS approach with a lot of caution. Each time, every time. I love mine, but I'm experienced too. If the arbor is long enough, it will take a dado set. Most ras will crosscut about 12" and that's all. That means no long dados. While it's true you can rip cut, using a ras; I don't do it often. I use a table saw. Also it's a good idea to use a negative hook blade in both the ras and the sliding miter too. Gives you more controll, less chance of the saw to pull itself toward you, which will happen. Can't type anymore. Hope this helps. Good luck to ya !! Be careful. Dave</p>