Radial Arm Saw

[cwolfs69]

The last time Fred, ptownsubbie, was here he mentione using my reaial arm saw instead of the table saw. gave it some thought and finally cleared it out good and used it today. Man what a breeze to work with compared to the table saw. It is so much easier to move the blade and not the wood, acrylic, whatever to do most things. i would still be setting up for the things i finished this afternoon. i cut, filled glued and rough turned a 4 sided celtic knot, cut, filled and glued a segmented blank and rough cut my Vulcan Teak into some blanks and large pieces. Amazing the difference.
thakns for the tip fred. It works just great

 

[Richard Gibson]

I have both saws too Charley and I use my RAS lots more than the table saw.

 

[76winger]

A small Craftstman RAS was my first saw I purchased (about 20 years ago) and it still stands in a prominent place in my shop, ready for use whenever the need arises. I personally like using my bandsaw for cutting blanks to length, but can see how the RAS would work well for doing the Celtic knots and such. It's my first choice for any miter cuts for that matter.

 

[navycop]

Is that a regular RAS (or a sliding one) I didn't know you could celtic knots on it.

 

[Jon-wx5nco]

I have a RAS that my dad gave me. It hasnt been used in years. Where is a good place to buy blades?

 

[paintspill]

radial arm saw is my personal favorite. as for the blades, standard table saw blades fit. but there is a blade with what is called (i think) a negative hook angle made special for these type of saws. glad to see the r.a.s. is slowly making a come back.

 

[TerryDowning]

along the same lines, I use a sliding compound miter saw for much of my blank sawing seeds.

 

[Live2Dive]

I picked up my Craftsman RAS used on Craigslist for $75, and LOVE using it, but I prefer using my band saw for cutting my blanks to length.

 

[PTownSubbie]

Your Welcome Charlie! I am glad my recommendation worked out and didn't just cost you money!!

I love using mine.....