Do you have a radial arm saw and do you use it?

[lowell holmes]

I have one that has not been used for years. Of course my table saw has not been used lately either.
The RAS is bit scary.

I'm just curious.

[Paul Follett]

Yes and yes but I only use it for crosscutting with carefull set up and the correct blade it works just fine.

[lowell holmes]

I vaguely remember cutting dadoes with mine. I put 1X12 wings on mine and I could rip on it.

[Vince Shriver]

I put 1X12 wings on mine and I could rip on it.[/QUOTE]

I admire your courage!

[Floyd Mah]

I used it recently for cutting floor boards (new) when installing a new floor in my home. Just crosscutting, but excellent for repetitive non-perpendicular cuts.

As for ripping, I don't know if there is any other tool in my workshop that is as close to being a javelin throwing tool (with just a few mods) as my RAS.

[Matt Mattingley]

I have a Sears craftsman that is about 50 years old with a 1/2 hp. motor. It is my go to dado machine for bookcases. I will never sell it. I am in the process of reducing its footprint and capacity.

It is only powerful enough to break down under 3/4 of an inch. But, I have used it for some pretty crazy wood machining. I actually really use it only about 6 to 10 times a year. But, I think I would feel lost without it. On the used market I would get less than $100. It’s worth more than $100 to me.

[Mark Blatter]

I have one that has not been used in quite a few years. However, once I finish my shop in the next month or so, I will be setting it up to use. I will use it for cross cutting longer boards to make it easier to joint.

[lowell holmes]

I always use push sticks.

[Robert Engel]

Yes, only for Xcuts. I keep it on one setting and never change it.

Only the best or "old iron" saws can be reliably changed and expected to return to original settings.

I paint the table red 4" on each side of the blade as a reminder where to keep my hand.

[Cary Falk]

I have restored several over the years. I would probably have ne if I had the space. I just don't use one enough to justify the space.

[Ed Labadie]

DeWalt GE medium arm, another GE shortarm with powerfeed for ripping and last but not least a Delta Super 900.

FWIW, I can make angle cuts on the Delta that a miter saw can only dream of.

Yes, I use them on a regular basis.

Ed

[Andrew Hughes]

If I had space for one I would get the biggest I could find. I used to cut webs and cords for trusses on a Metra cut center line saw.
One of my favorite jobs ever.

[Warren Lake]

have no love for those sears things, had one long enough at the start. put the right blade on a radial as mentioned. Your arm should be straight not bent at the elbow when you use it.

[Mike Henderson]

No radial arm but a sliding compound miter saw.

Mike

[Marshall Harrison]

No radial arm but a sliding compound miter saw.

Mike

My to. A 12" SCMS. If I had the room I would get a RAS too. Maybe someday.