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Hello gents. I keep meaning to get back on here and see what's being talked about — found something the other day and thought I'd post it here. (Do tell me if there's a better section/sub-forum here for this sort of thing.) Something I've been hoping to unearth for a long time. Practical demonstration wrapped in pure nostalgia. Hope you guys enjoy watching it as much as I do. Here's the notes I wrote over on YouTube: ... and I can't decide what's cooler — that "DeWalt Custom Cut Lumber" shop coat, or the teardrop RAS automobile trailer at the end. — David- 11 replies
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Normally, I would just refer to my own thread about parts suppliers over on Woodworking Talk. However, I need parts for a 65 year old saw that hasn't been manufactured for 60 years. I picked up a Yuba Sawsmith RAS (circa 1959-60) last year. I didn't realize it at the time, but it's missing a number of parts that I have to have to make it functional/operational. A lot of things from years ago are no longer available. I have read through the entire thread on the Shopsmith Forum about this machine. If anyone has one of these machines that they are willing to part out OR if you see one of these machines for sale somewhere, please let me know. Any help in finding replacements is greatly appreciated. Please help!!! Here's a list of what I am looking for (Ref. No, Part No., Description): Mandatory - Motor-Carriage Assembly 53 - 4864 - Nut-Spindle, L.H. 87 - 27032 - 1-1/4" Arbor-Saw 13 - 2355 - Washer Needed but not required - Motor-Carriage Assembly 54 - 4868 - Wrench-Arbor 98 - 700040 - Anti-Kickback Assembly Rubber boot that covers the unused side of the arbor shaft Mandatory - Base, Column, Arm and Table 23 - 4694 - Wire-Coiled 24 - 4698 - Wire-Main, with Plug 76 - 700048 - Lock Assembly-With Key (My key is stuck in the on position and won't turn. The key is also partially broken.) Needed but not required - Base, Column, Arm and Table 80 - 700057 - Switch Assembly (I'm missing the plastic "Start" button, but the switch itself works.) I'm also curious if anyone knows whether or not a more recent (or past) SHOPsmith arbor w/ the set screw will work with the old RAS? Thanks for your thoughts and input!
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Perusing videos about the use of Radial Arm Saw's, I found this wonderful video on cutting miters on the RAS, crown molding. The thought process involved in cutting the miters for crown is highly simplified using the Flying Wing Jig. Hope you enjoy the video as much as I did. Also, this gent in this video, is the son of Mr Sawdust! Pretty cool. Mr. Sawdust MRSAWDUST.COM Home of Master The Radial Arm Saw — by Mr. Sawdust, Wallace Kunkel — Master Furniture-Maker, Teacher & Founder of the Mr. Sawdust...
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I inherited my father's woodworking equipment when he passed in 2014. One of the most cherished pieces was his Craftsman RAS. This was his only saw. He never had a table saw. He did rip cuts, bevels, miters and all with it. I can remember standing beside it and watching him as he would cut his projects out. I'm 6.1 and my dad was about 5.9ish. When I brought the saw to my shop the first thing I did was the one thing I'd wanted to do for years, that was to raise the saw table to my height. I could not stand to have to bend over to see the blade. He would always say when I'd suggest things that "when it's your saw you can do with it whatever you want.". I removed it from the original stand and built a new taller stand. Since I was in a small workshop I put casters on it to make it mobile. I also added a drawer to hold blades and tools for changing them and recalibration. The table top was still the original 3x2x2 particle board from the mid 80's so the second thing was to replace it. At first I was just going to use a regular piece of plywood but, then my brother was moving and had to get rid of his old dinning room set. I had one of those epiphany moments while toting one of the leafs out the door. It was good solid wood, factory made and finished, smooth sliding surface and the perfect length and width. It was as if all the planets were aligned and everything was right in the world. Now all I had to do was figure out how to attach it so it could be removed easily if need be. My first thought was to have recessed bolts through the top. That was quickly shot down cause I wanted a smooth solid top. After some serious pondering and several failed ideas I finally had the solution. I took the piece of plywood from the original idea and mounted it to the saw. Then I cut some brackets that fit flush so I could slide it off when it needed to be replaced or removed. I attached it to the plywood from the bottom with 1 1/2 inch screws to keep it from sliding front to back. It worked like a charm. He also wanted the shortest fence possible. If it would just catch the wood and hold it he was happy. I like a tall fence so that was another thing that got changed. It had finally emerge into "my saw now". Over the years there has been many a board foot cut on this saw. Every time I use it it makes me think of my dad and that makes me smile.
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What is an "Electronic" Radial Saw?
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Saw Blades, Radial Arm, Table Saw, Miter Saw (What's the Difference?)
John Morris posted a topic in Machinery, Tools, Research, Reviews and Safety
Dad is coming down this morning to pick up some saw blades for his Radial Arm Saw. I have some 10" blades sitting around that I have not used in a while, and he needs them. As I was sorting through my blades, and picking out some that would work well on his RAS, I was thinking what a neat subject this would make here in our community. I am not going to get into the differences between the blades and submit my knowledge of the differences, I wanted you all to contribute your own knowledge on the subject, meanwhile also staying away from linking to outside articles on the subject if you will. I would love to see the opinions and knowledge of our contributors here, for others who may happen onto our woodworking community, to benefit from and read up on. So, what is the difference between the various types of blades for our Radial Arm Saws, Miter Saws, and Table Saws, and even the hand held Cabinet or Wormdrive Saws? Why would you use one blade over the other? Why do these blades have different rakes? Why does tooth count matter? Thanks everyone for your contributions to this subject, please submit supporting images too if you like, but again, try to stay away from linking to outside sources, lets make this our own topic of knowledge on the subject!
