I have had mine for about 6 years and I realy like it. However I don't use
it on a daily basis it comes in very handy.
"Clint" wrote in message
news:Ugsre.54264$HI.23677@edtnps84...
So a friend of mine offered me a RAS, as he's got two sitting in his
garage
(in pieces). I've got a tablesaw, a miter saw, but I'm thinking this saw
could still be a useful addition to my arsenal. Or am I dreaming? I was
thinking it would be as useful as having a crosscut sled set up, and
useful
for cutting dado's and rabbets. Probably keep it at 90 degrees almost all
the time.

Clint

"Adam" wrote in message
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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.

Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Adam