I received a free vintage Radial Arm Saw!

[mlcannon]

I just wanted to post an e-mail and tell about my recent good fortune. Yesterday my wife called me and asked "do you have any need for a radial arm saw?" I immediately said "of course I do!!" Someone where she works wanted to give away a saw that had been unused for 10 years and was just sitting in their garage if I would come and get it.

Well, I did! It is old but in excellent shape. It is probably a 1958 or 1959 model Super 900 Delta/Rockwell Radial Arm Saw. The motor runs great and everything works well.

Today I put a new table on it, replaced the blade and the dry rotted wiring. If anyone knows about these saws or has any comments I would appreciate them.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[DaveO]

I don't know much about that particular vintage D-R RAS, but you might look here for info www.owwm.com
Kindly, let me be the first to let you know, with most respect
YOU SUCK enjoy your new saw and be safe with it, they like to lunging at you a bit8-O

Dave

 

[Dutchman]

Congrad on your new "old" saw. I love the old "American" made tools. You could go to owwm.com and see if they have a manual you could down load for it. Radial arm saws have a reputation for being dangerous, but used properly I find mine very useful. You can use a dado blade on a radial arm saw, but you cannot on the newer style sliders. The can be tricky to keep square so a manual if you can find one will be helpful.

 

[Ray Martin]

Hey Mike,

What a score. Congrats. You should have some fun with that.



oh yea... YOU SUCK :-D

Ray

 

[mlcannon]

Dave,

Thanks for the info. I'll check out the site. I still can't believe I got so lucky!!

Mike:-o

 

[mlcannon]

Ray,

Thanks. I plan on giving it a good home!!

Mike

 

[mlcannon]

Thanks for the info. I will check out the site and learn a little more about it. I did some cutting with it today and I saw that it can be a little dangerous!!

Take care,

Mike:-D

 

[Monty]

Great score! Good to see it going to a happy home. What kind of problem did you have using it? I don't use a RAS, but I understand it can take a little getting used to if you're used to using a miter saw.

 

[clowman]

Ahhh.. the old free tool gloat! You definately deserve a YOU SUCK for that one! Nice score.

 

[Canuck]

Congrats, Mike!!!:eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc

Enjoy... and please be safe!!!

Wayne

 

[Travis Porter]

Sorry, but all the you sucks are premature until pictures are provided as proof.:lol:

I am not familiar with the model number, but I believe I have the same saw. Is it the over arm turret 10" saw? If so, that is what I have. I have the manuals and a very old copy of getting to know your radial arm saw that goes with it

 

[DaveO]

Does it look like this???

or this

or this :lol: :lol: :lol: ????

pics from www.owwm.com

Dave

 

[DaveO]

You might find this interesting

http://www.owwm.com/files/PDF/Delta/1958-PM1818.pdf


Dave

 

[McRabbet]

Hey -- are we even sure that Mike really has this vintage RAS? As Travis said in his posts, SUCKs are premature unless we see proof in the form of pics -- "no pics, it didn't happen!". Come on, Mike -- fess up and post those pics for proof-positive!

Rob

 

[mlcannon]

Hi everyone,
Sorry to be so long replying, but I have been out of town for a few days and didn't have e-mail.

All of the YOU SUCK's are truely warranted because I have just taken pictures and posted them in my album (mlcannon's album)!!!!

Click for a bigger view!

I have done a little "fix up" work on it like adding new electrical wiring since the original was dry rotted, adding a new top and blade, and giving it a good cleanup.

Take care,

Mike

 

[jeff...]

Man I love old tools, looks like you got yourself one solid piece of American Iron there, not like the import s*** we see today.


well deserved tool Gloat forsure

 

[mlcannon]

Jeff,

Thanks. It is a solid built piece of equipment......very heavy and the motor runs great. Hopefully it will do a good job.

Mike

 

[cpowell]

Pics have been posted...I guess a hearty "YOU SUCK" is in order.

I'd be interested to hear what you think about the new toy. I don't have a RAS (nor the space to house one!) but would probably be in your shoes if LOML called me with such a question. :lol: :lol:

Chuck

 

[mlcannon]

Chuck,

I have not used it much yet, but I believe I will like it. It is different from what I am used to with a table saw or a miter saw, so it is going to take a little getting used to. It seems like there is a lot of adjustment to be done with one of these before the cut, but I think once I am better familiar with it's use that I will be able to do a lot with it.

Mike

 

[sapwood]

A well-deserved YOU SUCK :eusa_clap

If you have the space, a RAS can very useful. But please, never turn the head and attempt to rip wood. The blade tips are facing up and it's scary to behold 8-O

Sapwood