Radial Arm Saw?

[JohnnyDrama]

I was offered an older model radial arm saw last night for $25.00. It's kind of big, and I don't really have room for it, it's not as useful as a table saw would be (which I don't have), but would come in handy for a couple of upcoming projects. I'll probably take the guy up on the offer just because I can't stand to see such a tool go to goodwill. Anyway, does anybody out there have experience with such a tool? I haven't used one but it looks like fun. Thoughts?

[rondog]

I wish I could have nabbed my dad's Craftsman radial arm saw! That was one handy mother, I loved that thing.

[Erni]

No experiance but sounds fun. Use it and then post it here to pass on to the next needy soul.

[Irving]

MUCH easier to make perfectly square cuts. Is it just on a straight arm, or can you rotate the blade at all? If it does miter cuts, and especially compound miter cuts, grab it!

[BladesNBarrels]

First power saw was the early Craftsman Radial Arm Saw.
Did everything I asked, but had to be a little creative in making some cuts.
Built a free-standing garage and cabinetry.
Have fun and post some pictures!

[ray1970]

My grandfather had a radial arm saw that we used for everything. Space or not, it would be hard to turn one down for $25.

[Great-Kazoo]

TimK & Johnny Ego are the guys to ask when it comes to wood working tools. Personally, for $25 it's a win win for you, i understand not having the space is a negative. But.....after the first project you'll be happy.

[BushMasterBoy]

I have a Craftsman belt run table saw. It is the cast steel top type. I don't even think you can buy one anymore from Craftsman. Last time I looked they had granite tops in Sears. Sounds like a deal!

[buffalobo]

Depending on model, it can do pretty much anything a table saw can do and more. For $25 you can't really lose.

I have 3 in my shop, 2 10" Craftsman and a 14" Dewalt.

[00tec]

Friend of mine got a deal on an old Montgomery Ward. Had the original manual and all. Havent had a chance to put it to use yet.