On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:26:21 GMT, Adam
wrote:

I just bought a used but in beautiful shape old craftsman radial arm saw
and here's what I've learned so far,
It's heavy, I won't ever be moving it alone again.
It starts with a key.
It purrs like a kitten.

Now I just need to learn everything else about it, particularly in regards
to keeping all the parts I was born with attached. Anyone know of any good
books available that cover these saws or have any personal advice they want
to share?

I believe the saw is from around 1959, it came with some accessories, most
original and new in the box. If anyone's intersted I can post some pictures
in abpw.

Don't listen to chicken littles about the RAS. It's as safe as any
other powered, toothed implement in your shop. Operator stupidity,
now; that's another matter.

However, get the book by Wally Kunkel ("Mr. Sawdust") at
http://www.mrsawdust.com. It's focus is on Dewalt RAS' and their
structure, but much of the material is useful to any RAS owner.
$29.95, but worth it. You'll certainly get something out of it.

--
LRod

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