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Re: Is the Radial Arm Saw on its Last Legs?

After reading most of the comments, its seems to me that the only safe operation on a RAS is crosscutting only & you should use a table saw to rip.
Ripping on a RAS is not that hazardous if you properly set the gaurd and anti-kickback fingers. Using the right blade & a pusher board will also make ripping on a RAS a not so treacherous operation.
This notion that the RAS is very dangerous is way overrated. Like ANY power tool, its dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced operator that has not properly educated him or herself on how to use it.
You just can't "plug in & play" when it comes to power tools!

posted: 12:07 pm on July 18th