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Michael Van Pelt is the founder of American Sycamore Woodworker’s Retreat. He has a reputation as the tool guru. Mike has been in woodworking for over thirty years. His knowledge of tools comes from his many years of intertwining experience in the woodworking industry. Mike’s experiences include being active as an Industrial Arts Teacher, professional instructor of power machinery and tool techniques, tool sales, management and owner of woodworking tool retail store, Delta Machinery representative and technical advisory.
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Listed below are questions and answers that have already been submitted.
Questions
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9/9/2009
Cutting on Radial Arm Saw
Answer provided by Mike Heavey
| Q. |
I've owned a radial arm saw for 60 years. I've always pull the blade into the wood from the back to the front. Now on t.v. they show people pulling the saw out and then starting the cut. How can this be safer then the normal way. When you pull the blade into the wood you are forcing the wood down and against the fence. I thought someone would have commented on this. Whats your take on this? |
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I think the saw you maybe referring to is the slide compound miter saw. The blade spins in the same direction on both saws. The radial arm cuts on the pulling motion, which if not careful, can run at you. While the miter saw cuts on the pushing motion giving you a little more control. They both accomplish the same task, just a little differently. I hope that answers your question. |
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8/6/2007
Delta 10" Radial Arm Saw Cutter Shaper
Answer provided by Mike Van Pelt
| Q: |
I have purchased a second
hand Delta Deluxe 10” radial saw and I would like to get a cutter head for it.
With the literature a got
with the saw was an accessories leaflet with ref 34-821 and I cannot find
this ref on the delta site.
Do you recommend any latter
products that fit?
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| A: |
Congratulations
on your “new” radial arm saw. I have one
here at the school that we use daily and I am certain you will find your radial
arm saw to be a great asset to your shop as well.
However I
am sorry to report that the cutter head for the radial arm saw has been discontinued. Perhaps you can find one by contacting some
of the larger Delta dealers in your area.
They just might have one that has been in inventory. Mainly due to improved technology the cutter
head on a radial arm saw is seldom sought after today. I suggest that a router and table be
considered. You will find a larger
selection of profiles and a much easier and safer method with the router.
If you have
a unique situation and only a moulding head will meet your needs I suggest you
try Sears, I believe that they still have one available. For heavy use, I
highly recommend the Magic Moulder head from the LRH Company.
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