TomLewis


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

How timely. I just hauled my RAS to the metal recycling depot. Normally the 'vultures' would scavenge it right away, usually by helping me unload. Not this time. One guy kicked it and walked away. The pivot points and rails are worn and it will be replaced by a sliding compound miter saw. Most tools these days are designed with better adjustments for wear.

An aside, this saw was modified by the manufacturer about 5 years ago because of something like 300 deaths in the last 40 years by users. Who knows how many fingers were lost without killing people. It was worth their while to provide free upgrades for 40 years of saw sales rather than face the constant string of law suites.

Of course compound miter saws have their dangers too. You can still loose a finger or five!

posted: 8:44 pm on July 14th