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   rslatm | Mar 13, 2003 09:40pm | #1

   Not enough rpm to use a router bit. A drill press would be better for sanding drums as the ability to change speeds is useful, plus there are enough low bidget sanding machines out there.
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   dhoule | Mar 13, 2003 09:51pm | #2

   I was thinking about a cutter for doing raised panels........what do

   you think.

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   rslatm | Mar 13, 2003 11:48pm | #3

   The only reasonable option is a moulding head and I think you will find it better suited to the table saw. The LRH magic moulder head is the best one on the market but Craftsman, Delta make them as well.

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   SCFrankland | Mar 14, 2003 03:13am | #4

   I have a drum sander that goes on a radial arm saw and it works great but a router bit attachment would be way to slow.

   Scott C. Frankland

   Was the Newfoundland Wood Worker now the Nova Scotia Wood Worker.

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   jackplane | Mar 14, 2003 03:45pm | #5

   As mentioned, rpm is too slow.Also the bearings are not machined to the same tolerances as on a router, making for a sloppy cut,not what you want for raised panels.A dedicated machine for this purpose is yer best bet.(i e router or shaper)

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   perchriver | Mar 14, 2003 04:55pm | #6

   I have the same Ryobi radial arm saw. The other end of the arbor shaft has a 1/4 inch router collet on it and runs at 22,000 rpm. I bought the saw to use as an overarm router and it works great.

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   DougF | Mar 14, 2003 06:21pm | #7

   Unless you've modified the motor, how does it run at 22K?

   Doug

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   perchriver | Mar 14, 2003 08:17pm | #8

   It's the 81/4" radial arm saw. The router end is geared up to run at 22,000 rpm.

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   scaly | Mar 14, 2003 08:28pm | #9

   Now that is pretty damn slick. RAS and overarm router.