Radial Arm Saw Table Built Into my Workbench
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- You may want to permanently mount your radial arm saw right into your workbench in your woodworking shop. Doing so my limit some of the functionality of the radial arm saw, but in my case it worked out well for the types of cuts I use it for. I also built my radial arm fence onto the bench top and to allow for a stop block and measuring system to be used.
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My Dad did the same thing when he bought his Craftsman radial saw (so did his buddy who gave him the idea). It's the way to go.
Good discussion on the rough dimensions of the bench; height, depth, etc. Nice build. Thanks for sharing
Nice looking bench. Well thought out
Nice build...I have an old Dewalt cast iron radial arm saw from 1950s that still works like new. It’s my go-to saw for all my cutting needs except ripping large sheets of plywood. I don’t have room for a bench saw even though that would complete my shop. Bottom line...they are great saws especially when you incorporate them into a workbench like you and I have done. I will make a bet that you wind up using your radial arm saw 85-90 percent of the time now that it sits comfortably within a bench. Saw safe and thanks for the video.
Thanks Larry!
Those DeWalt radial arm saws are beautiful pieces of equipment. My personal favorite.
Nice workbench, although I think recessed T-Track running parallel to the saw blade would have given you more versatility on a fence system, and you could always adjust, resize, or make custom jigs to attach to it if needed. Overall, job well done...thanks for sharing.
Nice job 👍👍👍. ✌️😎
Great Job Nicely Done ... I Would Only Use The Radial Arm Saw For Dadoes And Have A Miter Box Saw Also...
Why only dados?
Nice build. I was disappointed to find that my dad sold his early 70s Craftsman 10" RAS at some point during the last 6 moths before he passed back in 2017. Model 315 I believe. I would have loved to inherited it and put it into my miter saw station setup (like yours, the entire bench is about 22' long). It would have found its new home right next to my miter saw in the bench. Great for dedicated dado blade use and rarely would need to be set to anything but 90 degrees.
I did get his 113 table saw... a beast of a machine and in perfect working order... all cast iron table and 4 cast extensions. I only upgraded the fence to a Delta system.
I wish they didn't outlaw the smaller shop versions of the RAS....
They didn't you can still buy them. You can get a used one dirt cheap. Or a new one foe 4k to 10k.
I got rid of my table saw and do all my ripping on my RAS as I feel it's much safer. I'm not leaning over a table with a spinning blade, I'm not standing behind the board I'm pushing through and my old table saw has no safety features whatsoever, whereas my radial saw has an anti-kickback pawl, an adjustable blade guard and a set of clockwise Board Buddies on a separate fence I use when I'm ripping. I love the streamlined look of your benchtop but it just wouldn't work with the way I use my RAS.
Nice saw, I 1st saw (no pun intended) a radial saw on you tube, now I want one after seeing more wood workers/youtubers using them. I'll look for one on Offer Up. Thanks for sharing your built and for pointing out the boo-boos. Makes us regular DIY'ers look normal. 🤣
There seems to be a resurgence in interest. I ve owned one for
50 years. But as all tools. Read and understand the instructions. They are great and safe tools if like all tools. You follow the instructions.
I'm going to do something similar except I'm gonna have 2 radial arm saws, maybe 3.... for sure a 10" and a 12" with one a dedicated dado saw... I'll get a third if I can pick up an old Dewalt or Delta
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Thank you Dave!
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Do/did you have a plan for replacing the bench top under the saw for when it gets chewed up?
If you mix Polyurethane & Acetone 50/50, it works great for sealing up MDF. Really helps protect against any moisture it may come in contact with.
Most of the blades nowadays have carbide cutters on then a carbide blade will cut non ferrous metals Just use T track to hold down the fence system then you can make one you can use like a router table and add stops on. you can also add a flip up wing for wider parts, do dado's and corbin cutters. I don't know why but most people do not believe in RAS but it will do things you can't do on any other tool. I use a 80 tooth blade on mine all the time, but I've ripped with it as well as crosscut.
It's a pain in the ass doing a long board with so the full size workbench isn't out of the ordinary but I'm not sure i'd give up the 3 way set up for a fence on one.
Epoxy pain you can set all the drinks you want on MDF its not going to bleed into it and make is swell up. Its very stable material. If you watch Norm the new yankee workshop he gave room for his top to add a replaceable top using hardboard over the plywood.
Your missing out on ripping rough cut lumber because you can straight line cut a edge that is hard to do on a tablesaw.
so if you buy rough cut lumber its a lot cheaper then buying safs from the big box stores. that way you can mill the size lumber in hardwoods you need. instead of a 3/4 table top a 7/8" table top if you buy 4/4 lumber
A very interesting project. Supporting the bench mostly from the wall is not something I would have thought of first. I may incorporate something like this into my shop redesign next year. There will be differences because I need to retain the full capabilities of my RAS, since I will not own a table saw even if I had room for it.
About your RIGID saw ... Remove the logo and a few bits of trim, change the color, and it would look virtually identical to my 1970's-era Craftsman! I know Emerson Electric manufactured the saws for Sears, I wonder if they did for RIGID as well?
Hi Graeme, my parents had a Craftsman RAS when I was young. They are definitely quite similar. Thanks for watching!
Make sure you hit every stud dead center. and don't screw in too deep and hit wires.
An added bonus might be a few power strips for other tools you can sit on the bench like drill press ex, oh and you can always cut out a spot for a router and router lift. the one on the table saw is nice but of your working with long stock.
Just don't make the mistake I did make sure you buy one with electronic speed control in case you use larger bits.
I'd like to see you do one on you using your shaper setup I have a corbin cutter sears sold and the cutters but i've never used it on my ras or table saws, its kinda intimidating, I'm not afraid of the cutters coming loose just not sure how to use it. Direction of feed vers direction of blade rotation.
I can't find anyone doing one on them on a ras.
Thanks for the comments. It's been awhile since I used the shaper on the RAS but I hope to use it coming up for some cabinet doors. Yeah I plan on setting some other tools on the bench too. It's all coming together and I hope to do a complete shop tour in the future. 😀
How's she goin'? That sure is a nice bench Corey!!! Lots of planning, but it's worth it in the end. I had a radial arm saw once and on my bench I made the MDF that was under the saw changeable. Then I was able to replace the top when I had a lot of saw kerfs in it. That is a greet looking bench though. You'll love it I'm sure!!! Take care!!
could use wooden dowels to hold the loose part of the fence in maybe?
Thanks for the suggestion Jon. That's a good idea.
Thank you for sharing! My Delta RAS was my first machine tool purchase many years ago and its had much good use. I've learned a bit since then. Now I only use it for crosscuts. Keeping the saw aligned can be an issue. The fence and table top get chewed up/worn. One problem with that long fence is, it's kind of limiting how much work space you have on the long bench. I would also suggest a shorter fence with t-track for adding stops. Also a replaceable insert for the tabel that will get cut. If you were to use the saw only for dados you would not have the issue of cutting the top. I've since added a miter saw so I never use my RAW anymore for miters. Maybe some kind of fence that would be more easily removed, exchanged would be in order or the different cuts that you do? Maybe using threaded inserts or t-track? I'm sure after using the bench for a while you will figure out how to make it more versatile.
Thanks Kelly. I'm sure as I use it more again I'll make a few modifications to it. I considered t-track from the start and that may be the route I go.
Have you had and problem with alignment with that setup? I suppose the fence could be aligned to keep the blade square to the fence, but keeping the arm parallel to the table might be more of an issue? This would be an issue for cutting grooves, rabbits etc if you use it for such, perhaps using a dado stack. @@CountryFamily
How did you adjust the saw to the bench to make the crosscut vertically even with the table all the way accross?
Put a wood dowel thru the short fence
i sprayed my NBS with waterproofing
I'd have just trimmed the bottom off the Blade Guard, does it really have to reach down to the surface?
For ripping, yes. Along with yhe paws. Keeps it from kicking back.
Oh and be sure when ripping that you feed it from the correct side. Against thr rotation.
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A freely movable Blade Guard will do nothing to prevent Kick-Back (or Workpiece Lift), that's done by an adjustable and lockable part of the Upper Guard.
The whole reason I'm building mine is to rip. Make strait boards
You will find if done properly it is much safer than a table saw.
I’m sorry that you do not rip with your RAS! Your video showed no way to align the saw arm with the top. Crucial! If the time is spent to make ALL of the alignments required for a RAS, it is safer than using a table saw. While ripping, the blade guard is to be set just above the piece being ripped. You would have to go around and stick your hand in to get cut. Your book will tell you how to make the several adjustments.
The idea of a panel cutter on a radial arm saw has always given me the creeps. Seems like an exposed lawnmower blade way to close to the fingers.
It is a bit intimidating but it does have a guard that covers it. Also with a door panel there's plenty of room to keep fingers away.
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