dstellajr

I have been using radial arm saws since the mid 70's when I started in the high school cabinetmaking shop at my Voc HS. I think it is the best dado machine out there. When I had the chance later in life I bought a used one specifically for that. It is the fastest way to do dadoes. I use it also for crosscutting rough lumber. I find it faster than miter saws. I'd get a bigger one with larger capacity if I could afford one so I don't have to use a router for dadoes on projects over 14 inches wide! Every tool has safety concerns and I treat the RAS as I do every other power tool... with safety in mind at all times. I will have a RAS forever.

You forgot the benchtop planer and mortiser, the benchtop tools I use most often. Other bench top tools include Radial drill press, miter saw and router table. This all saves me space, allows me to put additional storage underneath and are all indespensible to type of work I do (mostly furniture.