Radial saw

Radial Arm Tool Tips & Modifications. (Example - Craftsman 10" Radial Arm Saw)

Radial Arm Saws. People love them. People are scared of them. People want to try them. People have heard horror stories about them. I'm here to give a tour of my King Canada Tools Radial Arm Saw --- and it's not the one you used back in high school.

Setting Up a Radial Arm Saw: Several people have asked for various kinds of help with their radial arm saws. Many of these requests would be solved with a manual, but that has often been lost by a previous owner. This Instructable will take the reader through the steps involved…

Learn tips and tricks that make your shop time more productive. Find out how to get the most out of hand tools and power tools, including your router and table saw. See tips on finishing, gluing, clamping, sharpening, layout, and more!

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CU6000 Multi-tool (radial arm saw, sander, drill press, mortised, shaper, lathe, jig saw & other attachments drive off of the PTO shaft) circa 1950 (before restoration)

ENOUGH!!! I have been drooling over every radial arm saw deal I see on Craigslist for the past year, but I keep hearing about how some are good, some are bad, some are dangerous, and some are works of art. The problem is I never hear any specifics. I've heard the older DeWalts are okay, the Craftsman 113-series from the '70's is good, and the 1980's flat top something-or-other is awesome. This is what I want; Give me specific brand, model number, and years that rate a 9 or…