1963 Dewalt Radial Arm Saw- model 500274- input is appreciated!!!
flydjb
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can someone try and educate me a tad on this model, and all dewalt old RASs a bit? if it’s a good model to pursue? Got a chance to buy on CL, and price is $150. Says its in great condition, and it does look like it’s been well cared for in the pics. Not sure what exactly to look for in these, or basically, are there models and or years to look for, or stay away from with these old Dewalt RASs?
I’m just planning on setting it next to my new dewalt SCMS on a long bench, and mostly use it setup for dedicated dadoes.
Thoughts?? Appreciate ANY & all advise. TY!! Dave
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I had that saw, if its the 9" blade model. Very solid saw much better than the modern ones.
I strongly suggest you put it to the test before buying. I believe its a 3/4HP motor, so not real powerful, but if the motor get weak or is slow to spin up, I'd stay away.
Mine finally petered I couldn't even find anyone willing to rewind the motor.
My dad had the 9 inch blade DeWalt in the late sixties and we used it to do everything in the book; plane, resaw, Ogee, dado, oh yes cross cut. I have now a ten inch 1990 or so Dewalt and would go back to the old saw anytime, it was rock solid, kept its adjustments unlike the newer ones.
I can sense the nostalgia. I’ve operated RAS in commercial/industrial shops, and my recommendation is to be very careful when operating these things. Personally, I would run away from the nostalgia - these were wonderful machines at the time; however, there is a reason that they have fallen out of favor.
I had a Craftsman RAS when I was young. I bought it because a friend had one and he seemed to like it (and I had a Sears credit card). I used it a while, never liking it, and then got rid of it. I now have a Grizzly 1023 TS and love it. It rips great and with a miter gauge cross cuts great. If I need to cross cut a board thats too long for the table I simply cut it with my hand saw, then clean up the cut on the TS. I work mostly with cabinet size wood and the TS handles all that smoothly. Clearly I paid more than $150 for my set up, but I'm happy with it. I don't need a chop saw or a RAS.
Have you been to OWWM.com? Lots of good information on older machines!
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