old craftsman saw

[dragoneggs]

Dragon: seems like I just came across an article about using those radial arm saws, something about different attachments and some guys can't live without them. I can't remember where I saw it though. I'm not good at woodwork and I fully admit it. I can cut a straighter line with a chainsaw than a circular saw.

My dad built a cabin in the late 60s with one of these. You can rip as well as crosscut by turning the head. Then you can add dado blades, molding cutters and do all kinds of trim work. A bit dangerous ripping vs. a table saw but versatile. Newer compound mitre saws especially the sliding ones have obsoleted radial arm saws I think... this one isn't mine but very close. I know I'm taking your thread off topic but it does still fit the title

 

[zombie]

That's pretty awesome, I can't blame you for keeping it! I've been tempted to buy one with how cheap they go for around here, but space is a concern. I don't do anything fancy anyway. I did find that article though. Are Radial Arm Saws a Thing of the Past? / Rockler How-to

No worries about topic. I like hearing stories like this. I like using old school tools for most of what I do. Especially at home. Guys at work laugh when I pull out a file, meanwhile, they're digging through their toolbox trying to find the right attachment to do the same thing and I'm done before they find it. Yeah, I have that stuff too, but sometimes old school is actually faster.

 

[Rustyferrious]

Zombie, My business is finding and selling parts for vintage machinery/tools. I don't have one of those in stock currently, but there is one on ebay for $33 or "Best Offer". I would bet that you could get it for $20, plus shipping, which is probably close to what sears was going to charge you for the other switch. Worth a shot for Grandpa's saw!

 

[dragoneggs]

That's pretty awesome, I can't blame you for keeping it! I've been tempted to buy one with how cheap they go for around here, but space is a concern. I don't do anything fancy anyway. I did find that article though. Are Radial Arm Saws a Thing of the Past? / Rockler How-to No worries about topic. I like hearing stories like this. I like using old school tools for most of what I do. Especially at home. Guys at work laugh when I pull out a file, meanwhile, they're digging through their toolbox trying to find the right attachment to do the same thing and I'm done before they find it. Yeah, I have that stuff too, but sometimes old school is actually faster.

Thanks for sharing the article. The material quality and weight of the saw is from a bygone era making it hard to part with. Especially the memories of my dad. He started teaching me how to use tools when I was about 7 years old.