radial arm saw

[Brian Runau]

Are there any other radial arm saws besides, Sears @ $700. or Delta at $1400?

Thanks

Brian Runau
Indianapolis, IN

[Darl Bundren]

I'd recommend looking around for a used one--they can be had for a good price because lots of folks get sliding compound miter saws and figure they don't need the radial arm saw anymore.

[Larry Edgerton]

There is the Omga line, starts at about $3K.

I have a 700, works well.

[Chip Lindley]

In a word, "YES"!! Look for a used RAS. All older Delta/Rockwell models are all cast iron. Same with DeWalt. DeWalt made a 12" RAS for Sears years ago. These are Keepers if you run across one. Older Sears 10" RAS's were keepers up until the mid 70s.

3-phase saws abound, and rotary phase converters or VFD units make it possible to use them on 240V house current. I lucked into a Rockwell 18" RAS (3ph 7-1/2hp) in the 90s for $500. It's huge, but I won't part with it!! Keep your eye out. There are some bargains out there!

[Larry Edgerton]

Hey Chip. I have a couple of 16" Leutz/Delta blades around my shop that are still in the boxes ,sealed, that I bought for a Rockwell that I sold when I bought my Omga. I can't use them on the Omga as it is a 14".

If you need such an animal I think one is a 80T ATB and the other is a 120 ATB, but I'd have to look to be sure. I'll make you a hell of a deal as they are just collecting dust.

[Rick Potter]

Look on Craigs list for a DeWalt 7790 (12"), or 7740/50 (10"). I see them about once a month on the local list. I have had both, and recommend them. I have a 7790 now...saw one for $275 a month or so ago.

Rick Potter

[Chris Barnett]

Have a Sears 12" RAS that I might be letting go, and since too far for you, mention only for probable value of $150-250. If you shop for new or used, be careful when selecting, since they are really notorious for not staying in alignment after being moved through available positions.

[Fred Hargis]

Another vote for a used one, one of the older Dewalts would be great. I let my mid-to-late 70's craftsman go because it wouldn't stay aligned no matter how hard I worked to get it straight...but everything I've read tells me the older Dewalts (and the Delta's, harder to find) will stay stright. I'll know soon, I just bought an MBF and am currently restoring it.

[Dave Loebach]

Hi Brian. I've got a Delta 12 inch RAS I want to ge t rid of but haven't advertised it yet. It's the same model that Norm uses on the New Yankee Workshop. IUt is very solid. I'll send a PM with details. I live in Cincinnati.

Dave Loebach

[Fred Hargis]

Man,,, where were you about 2 weeks ago when I was looking? I'm just 120 miles north. Oh, well.:)

[Michael Gibbons]

Ridgid used to sell a 10" model and The Original Saw company sells big ones. The Ridgid sold for around $ 600 and the Original model start at about $3,500 if memory is working right.

[Ben Martin]

I got a 1953 Dewalt MBC 9" for $65. It will need a restoration, but it is of higher quality than most you can buy today.

[Fred Hargis]

I got a 1953 Dewalt MBC 9" for $65. It will need a restoration, but it is of higher quality than most you can buy today.
I agree, my MBF is a '57, and I was lucky enough that it's intact and in good condition. Even, I'm rebuilding it....and that has really turned out to be quite enjoyable. But for years, I had been looking for one of the Delta "turrent arm" saws and couldn't find one.

[John Bailey]

It's really hard to go wrong with a used DeWalt. I had an MBF 9" model and it was excellent. Accurate as all get out. I sold it to get the GWI model and it looks just as solid, but a 10" model. Even the ones that look a bit rough work well. If the motor runs, it's probably good to go.

John

[Pat Caulfield]

I bought a used Dewalt (green trunk finish era) off of Craigs List for $25. It has become one of the most used saws in the shop, even though I did not have a particular task/project in mind when I picked it up (against one of my rules for tool buying.).
Pat

[Mark Boyette]

yes.. a used older unit. no craftsman! Delta or dewalt as noted here both great choices. I got a freebee 1968 Dewalt 12"... great saw.
I see them on CL once in a while. Keep an eye out and I'm sure one will come along.
Mark.

[Michael Gibbons]

A note pertaining to my earlier post- I beleive The Original Saw company's RAS is based on the old DeWalt models.

[BOB OLINGER]

Brian,

As several others have suggested, I'd strongly suggest to search Craigslist or other avenues for a used one on this particular item. RAS's have lost popularity and many surface - classified ads, Craigslist, other. I bought a used Craftsman like 15-20 yrs ago - I like it for certain items like cross cutting long material. If in your case, I'd spring for a used without question but not spend the money for a new one.

[John Carlo]

I bought a DeWalt cast iron 12" at auction way back in 1976. I've found that for repetitive cut off work of multiple matching parts, nothing beats it. Once properly aligned it holds its settings. I prefer it to my 12 chop saw and my table saw. I run it on 220 V single phase and it easily cuts through anything within its capacity. In all these years it has never failed me.

[John Bailey]

A note pertaining to my earlier post- I beleive The Original Saw company's RAS is based on the old DeWalt models.

Yep! Mike's right and I think the only thing that's different is the paint.

John