The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
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Belt solution found? The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
Working Belt replacement found: Just installed a link belt (Size 5L) and that does work, change speeds, etc. The saw does now have a new noise at high speed, but that may be an adjustment issue, as I had to disassemble much of the speed change mechanism to size & install. I will continue to fiddle with it and post an update. Also found a 4L150, recommended elsewhere in this thread, does NOT work on my saw. It is simply too loose.
I plan to use use my new-to-me saw as a replacement for my craftsman, since the saw has one more inch of clearance for through-cuts, thanks to blade being mounted on a shaft parallel and below to the motor, and also to run some of my SPTs.
I'll post when I figure this thing out.
I plan to use use my new-to-me saw as a replacement for my craftsman, since the saw has one more inch of clearance for through-cuts, thanks to blade being mounted on a shaft parallel and below to the motor, and also to run some of my SPTs.
I'll post when I figure this thing out.
SawSmith blade
I recently ordered and received the 8 inch Woodworker I (Mr Sawdust TCG) blade for my SawSmith radial arm saw from Slivers Mill. It’s on sale now too. It is a great blade. No tear out and cuts were smooth and you need minimal sanding.
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Source for RAS shaft nut sought
Still getting my "new" Sawsmith RAS set up (before I ditch my wonderful Craftsman RAS). Looking for a source for the arbor nut on the right side, ACME RH 5/8 -11. For those not aware, one of the unique features of the RAS is the ability to put the saw blade and guard on either side. This is a significant advantage for miter cuts, compared to other RAS set ups, which have the blade only on the left. I have the nut for the left, but not for the right side. The shaft is 5/8 with a tapered flat, just like a SS, so I could use a SS arbor, but I would like the ability to put my other blade that side. I spent about an hour google searching, but not luck. I'm sure someone makes one. Worst case, a tap is available for $28.
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Re: The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
Source for acme 5/8-11 tap??????? DIE????
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
Re: The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
Picked up a few nice NIB accessories for the upcoming Sawsmith restoration! How’d I do??
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John Dalton
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Re: The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
Great parts find. Where on earth do you dig up these things John? It's like you have a time machine or something.
Ed from Rhode Island
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
510 PowerPro Double Tilt:Greenie PowerPro Drill Press:500 Sanding Shorty w/Belt&Strip Sanders
Super Sawsmith 2000:Scroll Saw w/Stand:Joint-Matic:Power Station:Power Stand:Bandsaw:Joiner:Jigsaw
1961 Goldie:1960 Sawsmith RAS:10ER
Re: The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
If anyone is looking for some documentation on these accessories, I’ve uploaded them here:
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/de ... =339&tab=3
John Dalton
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Re: The Ultimate Sawsmith Radial Arm Saw Thread
Clearly spending way too much time on eBay!
John Dalton
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
Massachusetts
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1948 10E, S/N 5052 (restored)
1950 10ER, S/N 26473 (restored)
1952 10ER, S/N 51721 (restored as dedicated drill press)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263334 (functionally restored)
1954 Mark 5, S/N 263705 (restored/PowerPro)
c1959 Mark 2, S/N 81940 (undergoing restoration)
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