Dave MacArthur
11-15-2010, 5:11 PM
Radial Arm Saw fans,
After the various RAS threads this month, I got a bit interested in having one set up for cross cutting. I've found this DeWalt RAS, without a stand, supposedly in good shape.
1. Is it a good RAS? I know nothing about brands but have heard the old DeWalt models are good. How bout this one?
2. What's a good price for this without a stand, I can get it for $100 or less
3. How much work is it to build a stand/mount this thing--I'm not sure what torque the stand takes, assuming I could just plop it into a bench?
4. If this isn't a decent saw, what brand/model should I be shopping for on CL for RAS?
5. How much room along a wall do I really need for this to be useful?
Thanks! And yes, the compelling arguments of the RAS crowd changed my mind... Your help appreciated ;)
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Root/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.pnghttp://images.craigslist.org/3k43p73lb5W65U45X1abf464701176f281a89.jpg
and here's another one for $25:
http://images.craigslist.org/3nb3ka3ma5T45W05R5abc73a805488c121906.jpg
After the various RAS threads this month, I got a bit interested in having one set up for cross cutting. I've found this DeWalt RAS, without a stand, supposedly in good shape.
1. Is it a good RAS? I know nothing about brands but have heard the old DeWalt models are good. How bout this one?
2. What's a good price for this without a stand, I can get it for $100 or less
3. How much work is it to build a stand/mount this thing--I'm not sure what torque the stand takes, assuming I could just plop it into a bench?
4. If this isn't a decent saw, what brand/model should I be shopping for on CL for RAS?
5. How much room along a wall do I really need for this to be useful?
Thanks! And yes, the compelling arguments of the RAS crowd changed my mind... Your help appreciated ;)
file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Root/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.pnghttp://images.craigslist.org/3k43p73lb5W65U45X1abf464701176f281a89.jpg
and here's another one for $25:
http://images.craigslist.org/3nb3ka3ma5T45W05R5abc73a805488c121906.jpg