Value of older Craftsman radial arm saw

[Joe Hendershott]

Hello all. I have 2 Craftsman radial arm saws that were handed down to me. Trying to get a general value on them before posting them for sale on CL. Both have not been used for 30 years and stored inside. I just do not have the space or I would set one up in the shop. Both both run just fine. Have original dado set and other blades for them as well. Do not have the serial numbers right here but last time I looked one was an early '60's and the other late '50's. Also have the same era Craftsman table saw and stand that runs well.

Anyone care to speculate on the value? Not looking to make anything much but also hate to see them sit idle. Atlanta area if it matters and can't seem to find any here to compare with.

[Joe Hendershott]

Table saw.

[roger wiegand]

Look more broadly on CL and on ebay for comps-- google 'site:craigslist.org craftsman radial' or similar for a search everywhere

When I've seen them listed they've been in the $25-100 range. I had an earlier model of that table saw as my first saw, bought it in about 1980 for $75, sold it fifteen years later for $90. Should have held on-- it was doing better than some of my other investments!

[Lee Schierer]

Since you are a contributor you could list them here in the classifieds section.

[Joe Hendershott]

Thanks. I hear you about the old equipment, Craftsman made some good saws then. I just have limited space and already 2 table saws and a SCM.

[Justin Rapp]

It is hard to judge value. If you find a collector, you will get more however CL tends to be a place where people want something for nothing. I have no clue what they are worth, but you might do better if you post them on woodworking specific classifieds than CL.

[Joe Hendershott]

Shipping would be the killer. I think most people locally will look at CL. I will do thought, you are correct to cover all bases.

[Bill Dufour]

I believe the ras is worth $100 as long as you have the motor and carriage to return for the rebate. No idea how you would return it now with Sears gone.
Bill D

[Charlie Velasquez]

http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/
I believe the ras is worth $100 as long as you have the motor and carriage to return for the rebate. No idea how you would return it now with Sears gone.
Bill D

Yes, depending on the serial number.
Sears was just the middle man as they didn’t actually manufacture the saws; Emerson Tool was the actual supplier of the saw, so it should still be ok.

http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/

for or more detail.
Probably the best price and least hassle.

[Zachary Hoyt]

I had an 8" Sears radial saw that was very weak, though it worked OK with a backwards plywood blade for cutting vinyl siding. I sent it in to the recall and was very pleased with the $100. Then I bought a 12" DeWalt RAS for $25 at an auction, it's prehistoric and a little sloppy but it has lots of power and is good for fast rough cuts.
Zach

[Art Mann]

I sold my Craftsman RAS in fairly good shape for $100. It appears to be slightly newer than the one in your pictures but older might be better.

[Lisa Starr]

In our area, they are hard to give away, let alone sell. Even ones in great condition might only get you $25-$50.

[Mike King]

Consider giving them to Habitat for Humanity -- they'll likely find a buyer and you can feel good about a donation.

Mike

[Chapel Eastland]

Consider giving them to Habitat for Humanity -- they'll likely find a buyer and you can feel good about a donation.

Mike

Good idea!
At my local Habitat for Humanity Store, they'll take donated power tools and use them in the store shop to build and teach. Then these people will help work on Habitat Homes being built.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Consider giving them to Habitat for Humanity -- they'll likely find a buyer and you can feel good about a donation.

Mike

If the RAS is covered by the recall, Habitat can't take it. But you can do the recall, and donate the $100 to Habitat

[David Buchhauser]

I believe the ras is worth $100 as long as you have the motor and carriage to return for the rebate. No idea how you would return it now with Sears gone.
Bill D

Hi Bill,
I heard about the rebate when I was looking for an updated Craftsman blade guard for my 35 year old Craftsman radial arm saw several months ago. From what I understand - the $100 rebate has been discontinued. But I still think that they may be worth in the neighborhood of $100 each to someone who wishes to restore one.
David

[Thomas McCurnin]

Here in Los Angeles, they go between $50-150. If its an 8" then less; 10" around $150. The older DeWalts and Black and Deckers (circa 1955) are 240v and run about $200, maybe a tad more if it were a 12".

[Robert Engel]

Very little demand for them anymore due to the sliding miter saws.

You can ask $50 but be prepared you probably get to point where you'll practically give them away.

This is what happened to me, anyway.

Sorry.

[Charlie Velasquez]

Hi Bill,
I heard about the rebate when I was looking for an updated Craftsman blade guard for my 35 year old Craftsman radial arm saw several months ago. From what I understand - the $100 rebate has been discontinued. But I still think that they may be worth in the neighborhood of $100 each to someone who wishes to restore one.
David

Good news, the recall is still active; just called their hotline. Originally you had the option of a $100 or a retrofit guard. They ran out of the retrofit blade guard and replacement table a number of years ago. At that time they modified the program to only offering the $100.

edit: and per Bill’s question about where to return it, Emerson sends you a pre-paid shipping package.

[Mike Kees]

Wish I had known about this recall,about a year ago I took one to the dump because I had not been able to give it away.

[Hugh Turner]

Jon
The prices seem to be cyclic . 2 years ago I picked up one and a miter saw in Peachtree City for 60.00 for both. Got another on with dado for 75. Last time I look at CL they were all around a 100

[Bruce Wrenn]

Good news, the recall is still active; just called their hotline. Originally you had the option of a $100 or a retrofit guard. They ran out of the retrofit blade guard and replacement table a number of years ago. At that time they modified the program to only offering the $100.

edit: and per Bill’s question about where to return it, Emerson sends you a pre-paid shipping package.You take motor to local UPS store, they give you a receipt for it, then trash it into the dumpster out back. That's the tale that was going around several years back