When did Craftsman stop making radial arm saws?
The brand name “Craftsman” and the store name “Sears” are written on the saws. Sears stores and catalogs sold the 8-, 9- and 10-inch saws from 1958 through 1992. The 8 1/4-inch saws were sold from 1990 through 1995.
What are the dimensions of a Craftsman radial arm saw?
One 6″ and one 2 3/4″ deep x 40″. Perfect. There is a recall on MANY Craftsman Radial Arm Saws. If this saw is involved in the recall, there is an EXCELLENT chance you will qualify for a FREE replacement top, blade guard, and other parts.
Is a radial arm saw worth having?
In terms of versatility, a radial arm saw wins hands down. The versatility and the number of cuts that a solid RAS can make far surpass the amount that a miter saw can make. They can also cut a wider piece of stock compared to regular miter saws.
Does DeWalt still make radial arm saws?
Black & Decker (now part of Stanley Black & Decker) bought DeWalt in 1960 and operated the company until 1989, when they sold off the saw designs but kept the name. The company that bought the designs failed and the designs were picked up by the Original Saw Company (which continues to make radial arm saws).
How high should a radial arm saw table be?
6″ or less, I’d guess. That puts the whole set up in the range of a tall table saw. Your 6″ to 8″ lift should do it.
How wide does a 10 radial arm saw cut?
Like many table saws, most radial-arm saws use ten-inch blades. Typically, they cut stock up to three inches thick and will crosscut pieces more than a foot wide.
What’s the point of a radial arm saw?
A radial arm saw is a cutting machine consisting of a circular saw mounted on a sliding horizontal arm. Invented by Raymond DeWalt in 1922, the radial arm saw was the primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length until the introduction of the power miter saw in the 1970s.
What did Craftsman radial arm saw-motor died?
Craftsman Radial Arm Saw-Motor died? AC motor. I was using it with the Shop Vac attached, and ON, and was ready to make my cut thru 1″ X 6″ cedar. I was wearing eye covering, and ear plugs. What happened was I turned on the saw motor switch, and
Where can I buy a crastsman radial arm saw?
A RAS at a garage sale or from craigslist will be cheaper than a motor shop. Have gotten Crastsman RAS for as little as $20 at garage sales, even after telling the seller they could get $100 by sending it back on a recall notice at no cost to them.
Why does my Craftsman radial arm saw Hum?
Check to see if you have power on the far side of the reset button, they go bad or get sawdust in them sometimes. Does the motor hum when power is applied – that would mean a burnt current relay or zapped start capacitor.
Is there a motor on a craftsman table saw?
Every one of Craftsman table saws I’ve seen with a motor did have centrifugal switches. There was no smoke, and no smell. I’ve removed the power switch and I have correct AC to and thru the switch. When AC is passed to the motor, there is absolutely no hum, or any sound at all.