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   TomLibby | Jun 07, 2003 05:07pm | #1

   I've got one similar settin in my basement I wouldn't let go for more than ten bucks. My "newer" bigger one is already pretty worn out. Lots of movin parts to wear out. I've switched my philosophy to table saws.

   "learn sumpm new every day"

   Tom

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   rckendall | Jun 07, 2003 05:11pm | #2

   Bob,

   I had an old Rockwell (I think) radial arm saw that I offered for $20 and could have sold 6 of them at that price. It was very heavy and I guess some people like the old stuff.

   Hope this helps.

   Richard

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   SCFrankland | Jun 07, 2003 06:08pm | #3

   I just got a 10" DeWalt 70's model and the price was just right FREE.

   Scott C. Frankland

   "This all could have been prevented if there parents had just used birth control"

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   bobpowers | Jun 07, 2003 07:59pm | #5

   All of the above recognized, if the saw is worthless, why are there DeWalt User Groups who seem to adore the thing?

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   SCFrankland | Jun 07, 2003 09:01pm | #6

   Bob don't get me wrong I love my DeWalt radial arm, I just never paid anything for it.  I have seen alot of people looking for the older DeWalt saw but mostly the big 12"-14" with a 24" cross cut.  The smaller home use DeWalt don't fetch a lot in my neck of the woods anyway.

   Scott C. Frankland

   "This all could have been prevented if there parents had just used birth control"

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   JeffKurtz | Jun 07, 2003 07:57pm | #4

   Now wait a minute!  The DeWalt RAS was probably the best ever made and, provided they are in good condition, are very much sought after.  Go to Old Woodworking machines, check on their forum and classifieds and get a good idea of its real value.  First, however, you'll need to do a bit of homework to be sure it really does work and what kind of condition it's in.

   Jeff

   http://www.oldwwmachines.com/

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   bobpowers | Jun 08, 2003 12:25am | #7

   Jeff, you encourage me!  Sorry I can't verify its capabilities since its about 900 miles south of Upstate NY.  I have verified, via the owner who is not a woodworker, that the motor turns on and off and that the slide works but needs to be lubricated.  I checked on Old WW Machines but couldn't learn much except that it was probably made in 1957.

   Thanks for your thoughts.

   Bob