skramer879

As noted by others, "operator error" is the most common issue -- not the equipment! I taught shop back in the 70's that included a very nice 12" Rockwell Delta radial arm saw; and I still have an older (60's) Craftsman 12"(220v)RAS(when they were still worth their name & still made very hefty!)in my shop that I'd never part with! Also, have an OLD Craftman table saw to go with it. Yes, I have a "newer" Dewalt 12" compound sliding miter that's precise and does great work AND has more then paid for itself as well(but they no longer build it either!) HOWEVER, the ol' Craftsman RAS handles much larger stock and projects with ease. AGAIN, the RAS has made many a project much easier, whether it was somewhat intricate cuts, OR rough bridge planking!