On 2/3/2017 11:36 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 2/3/17 11:08 PM, Puckdropper wrote:
-MIKE- wrote in news

I wouldn't go that far.
I have a table saw with a sled, a really good compound miter saw, and a
radial arm saw.


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I don't know, man, but if you're into woodworking and making jigs and
whatnot, then you probably already process the skills and mental
fortitude to get one of these things all trued up.
I spent a good day taking mine apart, cleaning and greasing the parts,
putting the new (recall) parts on and getting everything square,
parallel, and true. After that it was in better shape than new. Of
course, I enjoy doing that kind of thing while listening to music or a
game and having a beer or two. Beats watching reality TV. :-)

LOL! Having an impacted wisdom tooth removed without anesthetic beats
reality television.

As the guide pointed out, the RAS CAN be (in most instances) a great
tool if one takes the time to understand the adjustments, makes them,
and keeps the saw in good repair. I can only speak to my ca 1969
Craftsman RAS but once trued up it stayed true and is a great tool.

After mine was made Sears started getting cute with lotsa plastic,
digital readouts and I doubt (judging from the feel of those later
designs) that they were anywhere near as good as most of the earlier models.