kunkelkid

Mary Kunkel Walsh
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Only daughter of Mr.Sawdust—Wally Kunkel.
Publisher of "How to Master the Radial Armsaw" by WM Kunkel
Not a woodworker myself, but having grown up in a house full of them(6 brothers) I have a great appreciation for the art and skill of fine woodworking.

Gender: Female


Recent comments


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

I can't resist this one...
In 1997, the year my father died we published his book,"How to Master the Radial Armsaw." Since then the book has sold consistently—worldwide.
Why? Because as long as there are vintage De Walt radial arm saws in the world—being beautifully restored and traded—the radial arm saw is here to stay!

Yes....I agree with those who say it is "dangerous." My dad, Mr.Sawdust—who wrote the first ads for the DeWalt saw, demonstrated it and sold it throughout the northeast US in the early 50's would certainly agree. To approach it without thorough knowledge of the machine, great care and proper set-up—it can certainly be dangerous—as any tool can be. That is why he wrote the book. My dad died at 75 with all ten fingers and a great respect for the radial armsaw. (I normally say DeWalt because he did not recommend all brands as quality machines.)

Mary

http://mrsawdust.com/

posted: 11:24 am on July 13th  

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

I can't resist this one...
In 1997, the year my father died we published his book,"How to Master the Radial Armsaw." Since then the book has sold consistently—worldwide.
Why? Because as long as there are vintage De Walt radial arm saws in the world—being beautifully restored and traded—the radial arm saw is here to stay!

Yes....I agree with those who say it is "dangerous." My dad, Mr.Sawdust—who wrote the first ads for the DeWalt saw, demonstrated it and sold it throughout the northeast US in the early 50's would certainly agree. To approach it without thorough knowledge of the machine, great care and proper set-up—it can certainly be dangerous—as any tool can be. That is why he wrote the book. My dad,"Mr.Sawdust" died at 75 with all ten fingers and a great respect for the radial armsaw. (I normally say DeWalt because he did not recommend all brands as quality machines.)

Mary

http://mrsawdust.com/

posted: 11:17 am on July 13th