This hook is not a general manual on how to work with a radial arm saw. As you use the machine you will continually find additional uses and operations for the saw and discover the versatility. Many of these requests would be solved with a manual, but that has often. A radial arm saw is a cutting machine consisting of a circular saw mounted on a sliding horizontal arm. This book is the necessary companion to all other information on your radialarm saw and i. The radial arm saws reputation has suffered because of the doeverything billing it received in the 60s and 70s through the marketing efforts of a couple prominent mass marketers.
Original saw company manufactures electric arbor motors, radial arm saws, metal cutting radial arms, horizontal beam saws, cut off saws, material handling extension tables, manual measuring systems, dc drive systems and miter saw stands. Reduce dust from your radial arm saw canadian woodworking. Craftsman radial arm saw free pdf manuals download. Fine tuning your radial arm saw book woodbutcher 3608.
Demonstrate the ability to safely crosscut, bevel, miter and dado with the radial arm saw while following all safety rules and correct operating procedures. His commonsense techniques will help you avoid frustrating mistakes and put you in complete control of your woodworking projects. In mastering woodworking machines, mark duginske shows you how to choose, set up, and tune your machine for safety, precision, and efficiency. But to do these cuts with precision, youll need to know how to tune these saws. I also think you get more for your money buying the older tools. Pdf radial arm saw basics basics series download full ebook.
Original saw radial arm saw with 14 blade and 24 crosscut, 5hp 3 phase 208230v. Includes a parts list, many parts are still available. Carefully read through this entire operators manual before using your new saw. Jon eakes author of fine tuning your radial arm saw.
Seems to me that if you have specialized use for it that fine but it be in my home workshop again. One saw was made around 1960 much earlier than the publication date of the book and one around 1989 a little later than the publication date. How to fine tune your radial arm saw jon eakes avaxhome. It not only crosscuts and rips lumber but it can also be configured for use as a jointer, drill, router, sander, and lathe. Invented by raymond dewalt in 1922, the radial arm saw was the primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length until the introduction of the power miter saw in the 1970s. Jun 11, 2015 pdf radial arm saw basics basics series download full ebook. It was touted as the best allaround solution not only for crosscutting, but also for. I am indebted to roger a hills pdf for these items. Ive had to replace the carriage bearings and some other wear items which brought it back to. Toolkraft radial arm saw model 910a operating instructions this is the manual for the 910a radial arm saw. It can be pushed up against the wall and work just fine, a table saw needs to be in the. I have found a fine adjustment is not too difficult if i tighten the knob that locks.
Firstly, by using manipulation tricks when cutting wood, you can adjust the saw square to the table for a 6 inch depth and square from the fence for a 26 inch cut. Keep hands and fingers away from the path of the blade when cutting. You want a stand that makes the table on your saw a comfortable height for working. Both books are excellent, but i think it is time to modernize techniques using newly available technology and parts, and to clearly explain. Its easier to adjust, blades are less expensive, and better quality blades are easier to. Secure frame to stand, cabinet or work bench before starting.
Pass a written test on safety and operating procedures of the radial arm saw with 100% accuracy. Firstly, by using manipulation tricks when cutting wood, you can adjust the saw square to the table for a 6 inch depth and square from the fence for a 26 inch cut twice the actual cutting capacity of the machine. Jon eakes is the author of fine tuning your radial arm saw 4. We feel, without doubt, you have purchased americas finest radial arm saw. In addition to making length cuts, a radial arm saw may be. The saw does work, but it is sitting on a metal cabinet with wheels. For your convenience your radial arm saw is partially assembled, allowing complete as sembly to be accomplished with ease. I suggest you purchase for download a copy of jon eakes book fine tuning a radial arm saw. Back in the 70s i had a radial arm saw in my home workshop it was scary thing to use.
I have gotten in the habit of checking the alignment using the manual that came with the saw before starting a major project, but things were sometimes still not as close as i would like them to be. If you are unable to find your model number in the list below, please feel free to contact customer service at 18005112628. I have power to the main switch and coming out of the main switch. And all the adjustments can be boiled down to seven basic steps, so. Its gotten a lot of use since i purchased it back in the midseventies. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. View and download craftsman radial arm saw manuals for free. Sawdust a few days ago i received an email from one of our customers. Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. I just finished the tune up and am quite impressed with the results. How to tune your radial arm saw written by doityourself staff. Your model must be smooth inside, in order to guide the sawdust to the outlet pipe. Mastering woodworking machines ebook by mark duginske.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. When you follow the link below, you will first be redirected to paypal to login, then, after pressing continue, you will be sent back to the jon eakes site where you will see order details, amount, any applicable taxes, and your total. Tuneup fortunately, all it takes to produce a smooth, accurate cut on a radial arm saw is a simple tuneup. Pdf ebook if you have invested in woodworking machines, you want and need to get the most out of them. If you have invested in woodworking machines, you want and need to get the most out of them. Get instructors approval before running the saw when special set ups are involved. No, you will not find videos on the radial arm saw here i never shot any. Original saw radial arm saw with 14 blade and 16 crosscut, 5hp 3 phase 208230v. Fine tuning your radial arm saw by jon eakes goodreads. Cutting angles and bevels in wood, at one time done on a radial arm saw, is now done more accurately and more easily on a chop saw. With this book plus the users manuals i was able to completely tune up two craftsman radial arm saws. Fine tuning your radial arm saw download ebook pdf, epub. Way back when 1994, to be precise, my 14 radial arm saw was new and clean.
I ended up selling my radial arm and havent missed it. Hence for the professional the radial is usually his cutoff saw used only to shorten boards, with all his detailed work being done on the table saw. Although these saws are no longer manufactured, there are thousands of them around the world still cutting. Read books fine tuning your radial arm saw ebook download. Fine tuning your radial arm saw download jon eakes. Anyone who has worked a few days with a radialarm saw. Properly set up, the radial arm saw can be equally as precise and safe in cutting wood as the table saw.
Download fine tuning your radial arm saw or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. I built a baby crib on a radial arm saw, and had the saw throw one of the slats over my shoulder and embed it in the ceiling. Like a spinning car tire mired in mud, a radialarm saw blade spews loads of material behind it, spattering walls and filling the air with a torrent of sawdust. Competencies given a properly adjusted radial arm saw, instruction and demonstration of use, each student will be able to. Both books are excellent, but i think it is time to. Hold the stock solidly against the fence when making a cut.
There are two reasons for using wood cuts, not metal squares, as the fine tuning instruments for a radial arm saw. How to fine tune your radial arm saw jon eakes from the intro. Invented by raymond dewalt in 1922, the radial arm saw was the primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length until the introduction of the power miter saw in the 1970s in addition to making length cuts, a radial arm saw may be configured with a dado blade to create cuts for. I think the last time i saw a radial arm saw in home depot was in 2006, when the corning, ny store had one that they had sent out for a customer for repair and it was returned as not serviceable. It will save you from potentially causing some expensive damage when you move it. Use wood dust collection systems whenever possible. Original saw radial arm saw with 16 blade and 24 crosscut, 5hp 3 phase 460v. You can buy holddowns and ripstrates and so on, but the fundamental fact is still that the saw blade wants to wiggle a little, jam the work against the fence, and throw it at your head. The radial arm saw s reputation has suffered because of the doeverything billing it received in the 60s and 70s through the marketing efforts of a couple prominent mass marketers. I dont know that theyre any better than a good compound miter saw i just like the way they look.
Craftsman radial arm saw free pdf manuals download manualslib. Nor is it a fancy list of all the gadgets you can attach to a radial with a compilation of fifty of your favorite projects in the appendix. With the long edge of your framing square lined up with the saw blade, turn the blade adjustment knob to check that the blade is square with the edge of the frame square. Since you say that your just getting started im guessing its your. It covers dewalt, craftsman and rockwell saws in step by step adjustments. For sale jet j1100r 4foot arm 3horsepower 230volt radial drill press.
Fine tuning your radial arm saw part one lets talk wood. I am the publisher of how to master the radial saw, and the daughter of the author, wm kunkel mr. Hill after over 40 years of using and restoring dewalt radial arm saws, it is clear to me that. Radial arm saw tuneup blade may grab and race through the workpiece under its own power. He asked me if i was aware that a pdf version of how to master the radial saw is being shared and downloaded on various woodworking sites and forums. If they dont have it for a reasonable price, check jon eakes website where you can buy a pdf download. May 27, 2017 i dont know that theyre any better than a good compound miter saw i just like the way they look. The radial arm saw ras stands out in stark contrast with the more widely used table saw. Click download or read online button to get fine tuning your radial arm saw book now.
Attach hand ie by tightening set screw with allen wrench provided. It was touted as the best allaround solution not only for crosscutting, but also for ripping, dadoing, shaping, routing and sabersawing. Nov 06, 2007 how to fine tune your radial arm saw jon eakes from the intro. Fine tuning your radial arm saw by jon eakes, 97809235047, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jon eakes, fine tuning your radial arm saw toronto. Kunkel wrote and published a unique book on how to restore a dewalt. All our equipment is manufactured in the usa by our skilled employees that make up the original saw team.
Get more out of your radial arm saw and create a safer environment. Ive replaced it with a compound miter saw the miter saw does everything i need. I asked about it and both of the guys at the service desk told me that it was junk and the customer was just sol. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Just about everybody who restores dewalts has read wallys book and also a later work by jon eakes on fine tuning a radial arm saw. Fine tuning your radial arm saw by jon eakes, paperback. Radial arm saw cutting accuracy problem by tylerlm.