Radial Arm Saw

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Ed in Tampa
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Re: Radial Arm Saw

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everettdavis wrote:I am thinking about an area that when done will be a combination of a laid in Radial Arm Saw, and a Miter Saw similar to elements in the two photos attached.

The RAS extension on mine, I hope to have hinged in a drop away with slide out 2x4 supports below.

I will use stem slotted elevator bolts, T-Nuts and lock nuts to level the Radial Arm Saw from beneath to the fixed table countertop, with a drop in replaceable Masonite type top plate over the saw area.

Have some of you built something similar for your shops?

Everett
radial_arm_saw_setup_1 from a contributor Woodweb.jpg
RAS and Mitre Saws from srcasko.jpg
If you mount the RAS with adjustment bolts and adjust the whole chassis level to the table top you will have a RAS that does not go out of adjustment when someone drops a 4x4 on the table.
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Re: Radial Arm Saw

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