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

A few years ago, a friend and I bought the machinery out of a local cabinet shop when the owner decided to retire. One of the items we got was a 1957 Delta 12" RAS, that they were using on a daily basis.

That brought my personal inventory up to two in addition to a 12" SCMS. Already had a early 70's Craftsman that was, & still is, the most used tool in my shop. A pain at times to keep in adjustment, but frequently the fastest way to do what I want to do.

I've heard that the old Montgomery Wards RAS had a tendency to climb over the board, but with the Craftsman & the Delta, the motor will stall because the strength of the columns holds them in place with no problem at all. I suspect those people that have had problems with the saws climbing over the work have failed to keep the column supports & track bearings tightly adjusted.

posted: 6:12 am on July 13th