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I have an RAS and I know how to use it, and adjust it. But this video was a real treat to watch, and reminders are always a good thing to me. Thanks!

This is an excellent video! And the first out of many I’ve seen that actually explain in such extensive detail about what could go wrong and why. Thank you. We need more content providers like you.

thank you! It's never obvious until you know how to do it! much appreciated

Thanks for this information! Picking up two saws today as a DIYer. Super excited to see what I can do with these things.

If patrick Bateman was a carpenter. nah im just kidding this was a good video that helped alot

Euhm...DeWalt makes one...

Thank-you! I bought mine at a tag sale and didn't get instructions. I didn't even know it ripped boards. But you scared me enough where I won't be ripping any on it.

Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

Yes Sir, one of the best videos without explaining how long the wife drove the truck and all the other non senses. A special thanks from me to the cameramen assistant that did a great job!!

They best video I've seen on how to use this kind of tool

pt.2 that makes it so much easier to conform to the types of cutting it maybe doing such as Rip Crosscut compound or Etc. in any event I could tell you that I was first acquainted with this machine back in 1974 and my father's garage my fathers Trucking and packing company where it was put to its best use of which was where this machine would really Thrive and shine , making many sharp and accurate Cuts because they were mostly repetitious building cases boxes crates and so on I can tell you this out of all the years that I've been using this machine and I still am at 64 years old just like my dad this as in any of the type of Machinery is only as safe as the operator ,there's a couple of rules you should go for by for yourself; obviously always wear your safety gear such as glasses Etc, from the time you put the switch on to the time you take the shirt off ALWAYS have your hand on the handle UNTILL the blade is totally STOPED this type of maandchine has been one of my favorites of all the things that I have been entrusted with and fortunate enough to USE. and I've driven everything from a tricycle to a container crane. just be very careful remember your family needs you and nobody likes to be called stubby !!! try not to leave anything to chance .

hello and good health to all... I have to say that if I owned a shop or professional shop I would make this a mandatory video to watch this video before allow them to start working with the machine. of course first and foremost because of the scenarios of the types of dangerous that can be caused by this machine ,of course this video is more of a tutorial of the versatility of this machine.what makes this video so intuitive and so informative is because it has the original bench configuration of four pieces of wood

I bought a Craftsman radial arm saw, like yours, in 1973 from Sears. I used it to finish my unfinished basement as an extremely novice, and created a beautiful English pub. I ripped barn board for various areas, plywood cabinets for behind the bar. I crosscut 2”X4” framing, trim work, and dadoed lots of pieces of wood. In retrospect I feel very fortunate, having watched your video, that I still have all my fingers and hands. It was a long time ago and I hope I read and understood the operating instructions, although I don’t remember doing so. I disposed of my radial arm saw in the late 1980’s, and so I no longer have to worry about hurting myself with it. I wish TH-cam and your video had been available in 1973 so I would have fully understood the risks of operating them.

I have a 10" Sears RAS. The motor will not tilt. The lever to release the motor will turn but will not go up or down. I disassembled the handle and the lever to lock the motor in place. There is a pin sticking down that indexes the motor angle. The pin is frozen and will not move. I believe there is a spring above the pin put since the pin is stuck it does not move. The pin has a slot in it that a flat screw driver blade will fit in but it can't be threaded or the pin would not move. I have tapped on the pin but it does not move at all. Any Ideas on house to free up the pin? I have used WD 40 but that isn't working. I hope I made myself clear in describing my problem.

Nice! Definitely adding these to my list. Wasn't aware of these 11ers in the wasatch

Very well articulated video

Great video! My dad and grandpa had one and I got one now. I sure don't use mine like they used theirs but it's always available.

Next you'll have to do Colorado's Quandary Peak, a 14er, along with its 53 mates. The adventure never stops.

Great Job!

Congratulations! I bought that book about a month ago and are looking to accomplish the same goal!

I am new to the RAS, my wife and I just watched this video and thank you for your amazing explanation. We both feel better about me using it. Your method and detailed instructions were on point. Best safety/ training video I have seen in a long time.

Thank you so much. I had no idea

In Conclusion.... ANY power tool can cause damage. Table saws can easily break bones and take off fingers. RESPECT the tool always, never think "I've been doing this for xx years. I'm ok" That's when you get lulled into the "I know more" and it's then that the rools says you don't. This tool is no different. I have one, never used "yet" but plan on using. Inherited and just haven't set it up appropriately. But I see benefits to it. For 70 years, must have been good enough. Thanks for video!

Thank you very much! Very helpful use and safety tips.

It can only propel itself out the length of the arm though, so even if for some reason you did let go while it was on it would only travel to the front of the arm. Nice RAS by the way. It looks a lot more powerful than my old 1956 DeWalt MB.

Walter, have you ever used the product called 'Little Yellow Wheels' or some other similar name, they will hold the piece being cut against the fence with a spring pressure and also hold the material down to the table, they also only rotate in one direction, so they will hold or at least contain the material form kicking back.....they come in 2 colors, yellow and orange, which rotate clockwise or counter clockwise......they are very very handy.... best regards, Paul

Walter, this is a well done video on the RAS...... I am a bit of an RAS fanatic, at the moment, I own 5, but two are under the weather and need help......all are DeWalt, from 1953 up to 1968 or so.... 16 inch to 9 inch....with 3 10 inch in-between..... I have owned 3 other RAS, a Montgomery Wards, a Craftsman and a 1960 DeWalt 925....which was the a beauty, but had motor issues..... I use mine for many jobs, cutting stainless steel, aluminum, wood, plastic, phenolic..... I also do a lot of grinding of machine tools to sharpen , and modify. using grinding wheels, diamond wheels, and sanding discs.....decorative metal finishes with woven abrasive [Scotchbrite Wheels] and truing steel and stainless steel miter cuts on angle, flat bar and square tubing after cutting on one of the new fangled high speed cold saws for metal that do a terrible job of smoothness...... One thing I found out, was by using a 7 1/2" blade from a 'Skilsaw' I can get fantastic cuts as far as smoothness, lack of stress on saw due to the thinner blade and much lower cost...... Best Wishes from an old Geezer in Florida who has been using the RAS since 1974.... Cheers, Paul

Thank and God bless you , You have helped many to go forth in a safer manner.

Great video, efficient and detailed, no messing around, clear image too! Thanks! I was looking specifically for information on compressing the piston, whether I'd need a special tool like I had for the Honda. You solved that mystery, the clamp is gonna work!!

My old Delta RAS manual defined what a 'climb cut' is, and how a radial arm, or any other circular saw or router does it. You should explain it in this video. Then you'll understand a vital safety concept.

What a well kept saw, it’s immaculate! I got a 1972 Craftsman this weekend and it purrs like a kitten!

Really appreciate your plain clear explanations and demonstrations. I have a healthy respect for the tool, both in application and danger. Thanks

Thanks Again. I watched your "Complete Guide Operating a Radial Arm Saw" (which seems largely a compilation of your 9 Part Series - which I also watched - as a great way to re-emphasize safety). The Saw I found on the curb last week (see my comment below your 'Complete Guide' video) is a Sears Craftsman Model # 113.198110, Serial 6239, Date Code M0266. I believe this makes it a 1966 model - and looks almost identical to yours (maybe even less-used than yours). My model's Blade Guard tightens enough so that I cannot move it with my hands. It seems I could tighten it even further so that I would need a wrench to untighten it - even though the handle on my model is larger than the thumb nut your model has. (I could send you a photo of any part(s) of my model - if you suggest a method or want to receive photos). Great tip on using a pusher board that's the same thickness as the work piece!

I Just picked up a 10" Craftsman Radial Saw last week, put out by the curb by a neighbor for heavy-trash pick-up. Thank You for the video! So far, I have only tested it to see that the blade spins. Purrs like a kitten, but per your video - I'll now think of it as a Lion's Roar! It was left along with a box of 8 to 10 blades (plus some that are 7.25"?), and some sort of "router blade". Mine has the large, thicker Front Table, but is currently missing only the Fence, Spacer, and the Rear Table, but it seems I can easily make those with some good wood using my table saw and/or chop saw. Now that I've seen this video - the 3 missing pieces could have easily been sitting in her trash bin (that I failed to peek into, right next to the saw) as I drooled over the free Radial Saw (not that I would have known what I "saw" had I peeked, prior to viewing this video). The lady that ditched it came out, was happy I could use it, took my number and said she would call me if she found "other parts for it" as she cleans her garage. When I got home with it (several doors down), I had already noticed the red cap covering the "accessory" auger, looked up what was available, and started to really wonder what might be left in her garage (due to the cost of the many accessories). I think the addition of the "planer" accessory may be most useful for my needs (and may be sitting lonely, right there in the lady's garage - with who knows what else that should be reunited with my saw). I mainly watched this video to see all the parts I might be missing (so I could print pictures of those from the web for the lady) - and ended up learning so much more!

Delta and Original are still making radial arm saws.

Even the most seasoned will learn something from this. well presented in a timely and easy to follow manner good job 👏 long live the long hair brotherhood

In all my years of doing brake pad replacement on my Nissan Xterra, I have never had the 1094 pads fit and slide correctly into the brake assembly. Every installation required me to use an angle grinder and adjust the contour of the "ears" of the pad so it would slide correctly and not hang up. I now have a Frontier and it will be interesting to see if I still have to do the same manipulation.

Awesome video, great tips. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome Vid

Appreciate the video! I have a caliper sticking and wanted to see what I was getting myself into before taking the wheels off.

My RAS has a motorized cross-cut feed. It won't let the blade self-propel. You have to squeeze the trigger to allow it to be pulled toward you.

I inherited a Craftsman RAS with hardly any use but no table. Took me a while to figure out a new one. But it won't raise without the arm being manually lifted, the raising threads must be stripped or something. If I can fix that it will be good as new and super useful.

I was wondering if you could help me. I took my saw apart and there's this stopper thing and I don't know where it goes kinda

My neighboor said i could have his. I watched this to see if i should get it because i use skillsaws all day and i know you gotta use it right to be safe. Im only 24 years old and i never been around one of these radial arm saws in operation. I can say i feel confident to use it, thanks to you explanation. Thank you for this video Mr Walter 👍

I like your teaching skills and showing problems that can happen with the use of a radial arm saw.

Thanks for your information on the radial saw and table.

A work acquaintance gave me a saw just like this one you are showing. It mightbe the same model, too. He didn't like it because he thought it was too dangerous. I am now working on building a table for it. If you have any videos on its setup, I would really appreciate it.

Great video. I appreciate your safety instructions. Alot of good information. Just picked up a craftsman radial arm saw from a thrift store to add to my wood shop. Mostly for ripping. I have a question about the saw. If the blade is rotated 90 degrees, can you produce a tenon operation in the rip position? Is there a video on that that you can direct me to?

Where to buy accessories?

EXCELLENT I have this saw and this was a great video