Hi guys, I do have a radial saw and I love it but it will not do everything,
a table saw would be nice to go along with it. I must saw the RAS can be
dangerous but most of that is cause by dull blades. You must have a good
sharp blade in it at all times. Like any machine you must respect it and
use it safely. If you are scared of any machine, do not use it. Have you
ever seen a guy on a motorcycle that is scared of them, stay home the days
he is on the road.

My saw quit on my last winter, sears wanted $1000 for a new one and $460 for
a motor but mine was too old and I could not get a motor. I had the motor
rewounded for $270 and it works great.
"Bob G." wrote in message
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Anything but a RAS.
I just can't see any reason to have a blade whirring away on the end of
a wobbly arm, looking for a piece of material to grab and zing it across
the shop.... including an arm.
Too damned dangerous for my liking. I have always hated RAS's. I have
used many over the years... I am cautious around all tools, but I only
fear one...the RAS....radial ARM saw....
I turn it on... it ramps up to speed and looks at me...I know it wants a
body part....
Everybody, at one time or another, has their mind drift away from the
task at hand. The RAS will take full advantage and shred your flesh as
it crawl up the length of your arm...making sure NO plastic/neuro
surgeon will ever put any of that back together.
Did I mention that I don't like RAS's?

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Rob

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Even though I have owned a RAS for over 40 years and that I still use
it.. I can not say that it am in any way in love with the saw...far
from it ...it works with enough accuracy for the tasks I assign it...

BUT ... I do think your comments are a little overboard,,

Bob Griffiths