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chris smith

06-09-2003 19:03:37




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Are these pretty good saws? I have a chance to get an older model for 100$$ It is in good shape, cept needs a new table. So should i go for it?? Got any ideas on how to make a new table??

Thanks guys!!




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rem

06-12-2003 12:57:47




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
Keep the 100 bucks and use it toward the purchase of a compound miter saw. MUCH SAFER!!!
I would not have a radial arm saw in my shop.
My 2 cents worth.



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thurlow

06-12-2003 13:37:11




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 Re: Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to rem, 06-12-2003 12:57:47  
Bought my Craftsman radial arm new at least 25 yrs ago; still works good; also have compound miter and table saw; they each have their "niche" and will do things the others either will not do or will not do well.....gotta come up with a band-saw.....



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Farmered

06-10-2003 18:41:44




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
Made my table out of a piece of formica surfaced counter top. Ought to outlast Me.



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Mac

06-10-2003 14:24:05




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
check recalls on these, if it applies you will get a kit which includes a new table



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Tommy P CT

06-10-2003 17:42:41




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 Re: Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to Mac, 06-10-2003 14:24:05  
I suggest you follow Macs advice before you get started. If you got the right Craftsman saw it will be worth it. Go to radialarmsawrecall.com and put in your Model #. If the model qualifies, they will send you a new table, blade cover and other hardware. FREE

Alot of guys lost their fingers over the years so they are giving the upgrade kit to help stop this.



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chris smith

06-10-2003 04:05:51




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
Okay the model number is 113.19770. What i was wondering on the table was howe did you make your fence?? I have several ideas for the table, but no good ones for fence. If i could find the dimensions i would make a table like the original, where the frount is solid and the you have a back board, spacer, and fence all held with two clamps. Any ideas on the measurements??

Thanks guys!! Chris



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Slowpoke

06-11-2003 00:03:31




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 Re: Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-10-2003 04:05:51  
I have a 16 pg. assembly & operating instructions book for model 113.29410. I think it's late 60's to early 70's. No table dimentions are given, but it hangs over the edge of the side rails about 4".
A 2-3" wide piece of the same length lays across the back. Then an upright of about 2-1/2" high is sandwiched in between as a fence. You need leveling screws to get the table & radial arm parallel and some table clamps to hold it together. Try to get the original table and hardware with the saw. Use it as a pattern to make a new one. If you can't get a book on your saw, email me and I'll make you a deal on a copy of mine. I don't think there's much difference.

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Vern-MI

06-10-2003 03:34:52




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
I have a Saw Smith 10" radial arm saw that is about 40 years old and replaced the top using two pieces of 3/4" plywood glued together with Franklin glue. I applied several coats of polyurethane to seal it and cut down on splinters. The new top is larger than the old one at 24" x 48" and it makes moving the stock and locating it much easier. I plan to put a sacrificial layer of pressboard on top and hold it in place with brads.

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Slowpoke

06-10-2003 00:06:02




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  
There's lots of those saws around. Usuall sell for $75-$150 on the west coast. What's the model #?



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buck

06-09-2003 20:16:35




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 Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to chris smith, 06-09-2003 19:03:37  

We have two of the 10" versions in the family. Probably 15 to 20 years old. They are accurate and hold adjustments but down on power for some projects. A piece of good quality chip board will make you a good table if we are talking about the same saw.



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George

06-09-2003 22:27:42




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 Re: Re: old craftsman radial arm saw in reply to buck, 06-09-2003 20:16:35  
My saw is around 24 years old and is still good for a few more years. I agree with Buck that the saw is underpowered, especially when ripping. (Tends to pop the thermal breaker and takes around 15-20 minutes to reset.) Blades gotta be sharp. Would recommend using 3/4 marine plywood for the table. Completely alinging the blade to the table is quite involved, but it might be that way on all RA saws.

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