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Pics please ....

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I will later I just finished restoring my new old radial arm its a 1956-59 model .
thanx for replying I will upload pics maybe tomorrow. Hope there will be some around here with one also

Re: radial arm saw

I will later I just finished restoring my new old radial arm its a 1956-59 model .
thanx for replying I will upload pics maybe tomorrow. Hope there will be some around here with one also

My first one was an 80's Craftsman from the US. Then I bought an old Dewalt. Not sure of it's age but probably mid 60's or early 70's. Now I have 4 units including an old WADKIN. Still looking for good "finds". I love restoring and using them old workhorses. So reliable and pure muscle. :horse:

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I 2nd the motion for pics.

Very rare has any of our members ever handled a radial arm saw as it is not so popular anymore these days since the introduction of the sliding compound miter saw.

But definitely the R.A.S. can do all that a SCMS can do and much more 🙂

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here's the old dewalt ....

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here's the old dewalt ....

Really couldn't get the hang of posting pics........

 

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bigger picture please!!!!!!!

Re: radial arm saw

bigger picture please!!!!!!!

Will this do?

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sabi ko na meron din ako kapareho ng taste. This is my newest acquired toy just finished restoring it change bearings and its 3phase so added starting capacitor to run in single phase. Sir willy I once saw a wadkin they were big industrial radial arm saw,

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I believe yours are even older model good for restoration. This is my other dewalt 7740 I have been using it for fifteen or more years it a late 70's model. I learned from this one the hard way because internet was not available for me that time ,

Re: radial arm saw

sabi ko na meron din ako kapareho ng taste. This is my newest acquired toy just finished restoring it change bearings and its 3phase so added starting capacitor to run in single phase. Sir willy I once saw a wadkin they were big industrial radial arm saw

WADKIN units are big but their motors are under powered. I love Dewalt simply for it's correct design and suitable balance. My unit can handle 14" blades in 100 10 120 teeth configurations w/o much deflection. I almost got a TATRY but backed out because of EURO issues w/ motor frequency (50Hz). BTW, my Dewalt came w/ a 3phase motor too. U might want to have it wired w/ a magnetic contactor for motor protection 'coz pulse starting sometimes fails burning your capacitor or much worst your motor winding. If limited budget just use a heavy duty momentary contact switch for your pulse capacitor starter so it doesn't easily burn the contact points.:eek:

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magnetic contactor I will look into it. How much would those cost I almost considered VFD kaya lang sobra mahal

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I actually use a momentary contact switch parang clutch sa car pag takbo ng motor angat ng fingers maybe a second or two cause I was adviced that starting capacitor will burn if pressed too long

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magnetic contactor I will look into it. How much would those cost I almost considered VFD kaya lang sobra mahal

VFD's for small motors 1hp to 3hp starts from 10K ata. Magnetic contactor w/ overload protection relay mga 3k na for a 5hp or smaller. It's still cheaper than a motor rewind plus no worries pa w/ capacitor burn out.:boom: You may buy from surplus electrical dealers but make sure you get a good unit or get help from an expert when buying one.:old: