Craftsman Radial Arm Saw tear down & Cleanup

[@jimhorne8855]

Would like to see more detail on tear down and rebuild. I have a saw that needs rebuilt and I have never done one before.

[@mondronco]

I had an ‘84 Craftsman given to me for free a few months back. When I finally get a place to set up shop I want to tear it down and restore it to proper order before putting it to use. You make it seem so effortless besides the part saying that I’d need four guys to put the column back on.

[@Redneckmfg]

They are handy tools to have around ... I thought I would replace my table saw & Miter saw with this.. But I found out you still need a table saw...LOL And KZbin allows people to make things look easier then what they are...Trust me when I say I cut out alot of the struggles ...

[@bkh1324]

This guy is like me, he's got a work bench he's probably spent entirely to much time on and ends up working off an old card table lol! Thanks for the videos!

[@gmatthewb]

Congratulations!! I've rebuilt a few Craftsman table saws & RAS's, and it's getting more and more difficult to find originl parts for these machines.... maybe Dewalt will start to make more replacement parts.

[@leohorishny9561]

I agree, I appreciate this video and what to look at when shopping for a used Craftsman RAS, but I wish you hadn’t sped through the teardown, tbh. I do understand though, filming while doing things is easier said than done. This is still important information shared and appreciated. Whether they’re “good enough” or lesser saws than DeWalt or Delta, or early Craftsman cast iron arm saws, this really showed the innards!! Thanks for the video!!

[@Craigslist420]

Nice Man 👍🏻 I remember spending hours in the garage with my Pops watching him make furniture 🪑 with his 10” Craftsman Radial Saw. Now I have one that I inherited at my Moms house and and I picking up another one today. These saws are timeless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Nice quality work my man just subbed..

[@tjm3900]

These saws are an absolute steal for the price they are selling (or being given away for). A lot of people are spooked thinking they are dangerous, but honestly if you understand how the saw functions, they are less dangerous than a regular power saw.

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[@alessandrowyatt6271]

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[@bigfoottoo2841]

I just bought one at a resale store. I'm going to do the same to mine. Thank you

[@RustyGlovebox]

You have the saw looking great. Those saws are very versatile in a workshop

[@eipi5173]

How are we to see how to take it apart if you FF thur the whole process??

[@M.R.Oliver]

Just picked the exact one up.... thank you for the video

[@spheder]

Part 2 available? Mine raises and lowers but no miter or other tilting/rotating.

[@philmeanor2638]

Helpful for me as I’m moving my RAS from basement to garage. I’ll tie the top to rafters if separating from the base.

[@scottk3292]

on my Craftsman, once you remove the motor carriage, getting the column and arm into place isn't too tough. It's a whole lot lighter without the motor attached. Again, on my unit, removing the stopping screw underneath the tip of the arm lets the carriage roll off the front of the rails. Unfortunately, while bolting the arm to the base, that's when you have to adjust the tilt of the arm. Or you can devise ways to tilt the table to match the tilt of the arm, like maybe adding shims underneath.

[@blindside_o0]

10:15 Thank you for this. I have the same tool and avoided this step since I don't have the manpower. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't clean it up and broke the crank exactly where you would expect...The plastic. I think I might resort to JB weld

[@FantomWireBrian]

Sounds nice . The older Sears are best,but that looks like it has the cast arm .The old 12" Sears don't pass on . Alignment is critical. I had Sears set one up years ago and it was ridiculously out of alignment. Next challenge is to pickup a used DeWalt 16" out of the fifties . Rebuilt they bring some serious money.

[@LabanMayhorn]

Hello how's it going? Can you please show or explain how to connect the Saw's toggle switch? Mine has a black and white wire along with 2 more black wires with slip on tips, to connect to the switch. I don't want to wire it wrong.

[@rocknhouse7]

My craftsman radial arm saw has a problem. The big arm that has the motor moves left to right. I had it set up just right. After using it I found that I could not get a perfect 90 cut every time. So if I grab the arm at the end it will move about a quarter inch. What would cause this?

[@evetsdn]

Very informative , I will be doing the same to mine. PS Loved the music.

[@elmerhernandez5661]

Hi do you know the name of the Song thank

[@dannymerrithew1835]

He who dies with the most tools wins, you know!

[@erickvazquez3753]

What exact model is the machine?

[@buzzsah]

I just picked up an old one for 20 bucks, it works great.

[@FishNDoogie]

I am struggling on how to replace the post back into the base and what to do with the 2 small brass blocks. Could you tell me how you placed the post and the brass blocks.

[@Redneckmfg]

I have a picture posted on my community page on my youtube channel home page... and I used thick grease to help hold them in place

[@joeroyalgarage7995]

Looks good!!! Better than new!!!!

[@johnmarion2044]

As always, great job 👍

[@thomascostello5780]

Just came into a Craftsman KS48CZ-169 from the 70's and want to dive in to a tear down and clean up. Any way to get this video w/o the FF?

[@alexbanks6238]

Do you think you can send a picture of the tower bevel gear assembly? I took mine apart too long ago and can't find the correct way to put it back together. I had to find a used bevel gear lift screw, but don't remember how it came apart! Haha. You did a great job too sir!

[@brucebonkowski7253]

I would put casters straight in back and turnable in front and on the bolt issue get hitch pins so you can separate it in two sections

[@raymondbryska1647]

I need to take my radial arm saw apart AND figure out how to put it back together. (I think I have a loose/broken track. Seeing all the parts on a bench doesn't help. Where can I find a detailed step-by-step guide? (It's a 10" Craftsman.)

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

I have a 1975 craftsman 10 inch. All you have to do is search your model number and include the letters PDF at the end. Tap it, and it downloads a complete user guide that includes a detailed parts list and drawings of how they go together. If you can't find it, then reply back here with your model number and I would be happy to respond back here with a link to it. Have a Blessed day.

[@mudnut59]

Good job, look great now! Cheers!

[@richranchernot]

Many of the black parts have oxide finishes so paint would not be the best option. I rebuild one of these saws and used cold bluing. Unlike paint it does not scratch off of cause binding. It also looks more like OEM.

[@Pilinge]

I was helping a friend get rid of some debris from a worksite, and in one of the buildings was one of those saws but older. The owner wanted it thrown away, and gladly gave it to me. I’m having trouble getting some of the parts to restore it. Do you know any places where I could start looking? Thanks in advance!

[@marylyall144]

My husband and I picked up a Craftsman 10” ras but it has radial 100 on the front of it and we can’t find a serial or model number on it anywhere. It came with a two prong plug and a two push button (like the ones on blenders) on and off switch. I was wondering if you would know anything about it?

[@Redneckmfg]

Unfortunately I do not... Have you searched Google for any info on it.. its amazing what you can find about these older tools if you search long enough... Good luck ! keep me informed if you have any luck finding info...

[@Dc_tech386]

Can you tell how to switch from 120 to 220 on the carftsman radial arm saw I did fallow the the marking on the saw back and too much wire in the box the the diagram don't motion about the switch

[@MrStarlin51]

The two brass key way my fell,out during disassemble where do they go I kinda know but if you can say would be great thank you

[@Redneckmfg]

I didnt see any brass keyways that I seen when I took mine apart... sorry !

[@MrStarlin51]

@@Redneckmfg hello in your video they are on the bench next to the threaded shaft when I took my apart they fell out it was when I pulled the tube kinda know but not 100%

[@Redneckmfg]

@@MrStarlin51 do you have an email address i can send you a picture showing where they go ...

[@DanBlackRacing]

I just got one of these for free for doing a job. Contractor series 10-in Craftsman. But the bevel lock pin is stuck. I can't seem to get it loose

[@DanBlackRacing]

😅 okay and try a little harder I figured it out. Took the gray handle off and then the cover behind it and then took off the locking plate with the four bolts on the inside and had to hammer up and down the bevel pen to get it unstuck with lots of WD-40 or liquid wrench and then the spring started to kick in the action after several sprays and cleaning the pen top and bottom.

[@Juangaba]

On the exact same path except my RAS has a cabinet with storage and it’s mobile. What hardware did you use for the Pegboard wall?

[@MFredericksburg]

just picked this one up at an auction.

[@AtomicDogg0213]

I just had to do this by myself. This is not a pat on the back, just a helpful tip for anyone that doesn't have his resources. I laid the whole unit on its face and moved the set screws all the way out so that the brass guides were as far apart as they could go. The shaft goes back into place fairly easy. Once you have the two brackets on just past hand tight you can then lift the whole thing back upright then finish tightening the brackets. Then, and only then, should you turn all the set screws back in half a turn at a time each until they all start to touch then adjust from there. Hope this keeps some of ya'll from screaming at the night like I was.

[@Redneckmfg]

Did you get my picture i posted to show where they went ?

[@billanderson6897]

I purchased a 113 29411 Craftsman (or about). Everything worked fine except the bevel function. The handle would not budge. I am not the kind that likes to go gorilla on materials that appear to be designed for less force. I looked all over the net for some help on how to diagnose the problem although several videos are out there on similar models, not detailed enough to be helpful to me. I downloaded a manual, but the description and diagram were far less than helpful for the bevel apparatus. (I am not a mechanic.) As I said the handle would NOT BUDGE! I think the saw has sat for a long time and things have gotten dry. I finally made sure the thumb catch on the bevel latch was up all the way. It was very difficult to move at first. I used a light penetrating oil, left it for a couple of days, then used a small block and tapped the block against the thumb catch. LIGHTLY. Finally it moved. I worked it up and down multiple times to improve the movement. (By the way, moving the pin UP releases the handle to move...something the instructions didn't mention.) (The whole mechanism strikes me as under manufactured and under designed.) Next I loosened the knob on the handle. Next I loosened the hex bolts (four) yet still no movement. I then decided to drop the motor to see if something was wrong on the pivot points on the motor side of the mounts. (Again, I didn't find any detailed video or instructions on how this was to be done...winged it.) After finding out that the two 3/8 bolts on the back side needed to be removed and the small plate should be pried out carefully the far pivot of the motor was free. Yet the motor didn't free itself on the side where the handle was at. (I had a block under the motor to control it from a sudden drop. ) I then took a small block of wood and placed it against the handle and struck the block with a hammer semi hard. After a couple of times, the handle moved a bit. I had a few more strikes and the handle came out and off and the motor settled down on the block. Now I started cleaning the parts. The handle mechanism is made out of poured lite metal (maybe aluminum.) corrosion had occurred between parts that came into contact. Not much...but certainly enough to cause the problem. I used a small brass brush and lite oil to clean all contact surfaces all through the pivot mounting system. After which I reassembled the entire system. Now the handle, pin catch, and pivot mechanism works like new. I hope this helps someone who just wants to use a good RAS saw for home projects with this problem. I hope it saves you hours of looking at RAS videos and researching the net.

[@youwillneverknowiamherefor5392]

Where do I find someone in my area to do this for me ?

[@georgenettlesjr1466]

I got to figure out if I can fix mine it's sags in the front it doesn't ride in the top guide slot

[@Redneckmfg]

Tear her down and give her a fresh start.. Most parts are still available for most models.. Good Luck

[@jeremysmall1680]

I inherited my RAS a few months ago. It’s in similar shape. I’m new to all things wood working etc. You’ve inspired me to dive in to this project! I’ve noticed that my carriage is loose as well. I hope I can fix that with a similar overhaul. Thoughts?

[@Redneckmfg]

You can do it!

[@Dc_tech386]

I've just restore a 1988 craftsman arms saw it's pretty heavy a 100 pounds but I don't try cutting any thing as yet

[@Savagenerds]

Hey man, first off great video. I can't believe my luck in finding it actually, as i'm going to attempt to do more or less exactly what you did.. Except I don't have a sandblaster yet and your garage makes mine look like a shack of despair. Secondly, i have a 1975 Craftsman 10" RAS, the 113.23100 Model. I found it on FB Marketplace, and a fellow contractor had it listed and during negotiations gave up on it and gave it to me for free. The good: It was free, it turns on, and it will crosscut. The bad: Everything else is completely seized. I think my model may be older, but it should be relatively similar to yours in regards to the tear down and overall disassembly, correct? I'm intending on doing more or less what you did, minus the sandblasting as i don't own one, or have room for it, yet. I'm actually intending on using the RAS to make my first workbench, currently i'm using some crappy 'tables' that came with my property. The motor itself will not pivot what so ever, neither to stage for a miter, or to rip cut. Anything i should be worried about finding in there? I'm assuming it's just rusted and seized (The saw in general is in ROUGH shape). While i know they're nothing 'special', there's definitely something about older tech and specifically tools. It's crazy to ponder how many individuals have potentially handled and utilized these old tools.

[@thomascraftsman6012]

no need to disasemble all.

[@ronniewaters4416]

your video is too fast and I can't see how your taking it apart

[@austinparker2239]

Click the settings options on the video and change the "playback speed" to the desired speed.

[@dwaynedavis8509]

Shop looks great man! So would you say you have a lil OCD? 😉 but your one hell of a handyman!!

[@elmerhernandez5661]

Hey boos good job, but what name of the Song

[@FantomWireBrian]

If it doesn't have a cast arm . Get rid of it and find something else . Cheap Radial saws give them a bad name.

[@edroush2009]

Not much help. I have to remove and replace my motor and the flash is slower than this video on that subject.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

. 3:53

[@davidyoung8521]

Eliminate the music.

[@jorgesoaressilvafilho9871]

hello, redneck..really sorry for the inconvenience..i am interested in a saw like that..i understand that shipping a complete one to my address in breazil is too expensive..also shipping one divided into parts would also be expensive..but i could buy a few at a time each month..would you have a saw model 113.19770 or newer in good looking and working for sale? would you mind to let me know how much it would cost? would you separate parts so i could have each shiped a few each month? thanks. jorge.