Radial armsaw tune up new table test cuts 1 005

after making sure the blade is square to the fence, checking and correcting for any heel, and making sure the blade is square to the table. Also have to make sure the table is level at several points, finally testing cut the accuracy of the blade while cutting. This would also be a good time to check and make sure of the travel is smooth and free of any sawdust and or grit. stock being cut is 3/4" hard mapel. The saw cuts smooth, square, perfect making for an excellent tool fun to use.

[@MrNugs67]

What is this video about? Sure nice to see how you achieved the setup.....lol...

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

I love the radial arm saw, I see that you kind of like them too. It is always good to see woodworkers making videos about the radial arm saw. However, may I suggest that you take this video down and replace it with another one. 1) You have the wrong kind of blade on your saw, it is too aggressive and can cause climb cutting. Radial arm saws use negative or near negative hook blades. 2) Your fence needs to be made of one piece of 3/4" stock that spans the length of your table so as to support the piece being cut on both sides of the blade. 3) It is important that you hold the piece being cut against the fence with your left hand and pull the saw through the wood with your right hand. You can of course hold the wood on the right side of the blade with your right hand and pull the saw with your left hand, but this puts the holding hand a bit far from the cut IMO. 4) Get Mr. Sawdust's book, study it, and give video making about the RAS another try.

[@riverrat1149]

This all coming from a guy that makes a video about shop dust control while smoking.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

greg Ya kinda took the criticism a little too personally didn't ya?

[@riverrat1149]

Just think you are a little full of yourself.

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

greg I hope you enjoy your RAS.

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

@@edwaggonersr.7446 how would a longer fence help him on those short off cuts ?

[@exilfromsanity]

Cat got your tongue?

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

that craftsman radial arm saw cant be an accurate and reliable tool because all the snobs on the forums with their 10,000 dollar table saws say that those cman radial arm saws are dangerous sloppy junk.

[@DreadPirateRobbo]

The snobbery can be high - though I will say I have a 1967 Craftsman RAS and it's extremely accurate for crosscuts (5 cut method tells me it's as accurate as my crosscut sled). I don't do other cuts with mine often.

[@garryspeiran4374]

if you were making a video on the most dangerous way to use a radial arm saw you could not have done a better job. no guard in place, releasing the saw before it has come to a complete stop,and only half a fence in place. you are lucky if you still have all your parts

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

His guard is on, and how would a longer fence help him on those short off cuts ? I'll be waiting for your response.