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Hi Bud, we’ve never met before. Just enjoyed this video . Reason I’m writing is that I see you have the same digital readout on the radial arm saw as I do on my approximately 1996 saw. I just took mine out of 30 so years of no use. When I did use it I enjoyed the digital portion. Just would use up the “J” Battery quick. I’m going to power it from a small wall dc transformer in the coming weeks. Did you ever do a video on your use and experience with the digital portion of the saw. Glad I saw your table build. I also have some walnut and mdf.
I have never used the digital features. I have not seen the need since I cut all my angles with the use of the angle jigs I created. I am locked in at 90 degrees most of the time. I can see the digital portion as a benefit if you are changing angles frequently. It’s a shame they didn’t design it with a more common battery size. Good luck with your transformer!
Nice idea... gives me some thoughts on how I want to do something similar under a corner cabinet, with it's mostly dead space for me. Perhaps a double stacked set. I too hate digging through my cabinet's spice shelf trying to find what I want without knocking them all over and falling out.
Huge thanks for this, currently working on restoring and spraying the engine bay of my 68 mustang. Was searching for ideas as far as ventilation and this is exactly what I was looking for! Cheap and great for DIY
Interesting. I like the notches you use on the end pieces (eg, at T intersections). I was laying something out similar and was going to use dados, but cutting 1/8 into 1/4” material seems like a pain.
That looks like it’s going to be awesome to work with your tools by keeping them organized, clean and well protected. Tools are a big investment and when you know where they are that’s half the battle. 🤣
where can i source the track? i've had my saw for 4 or 5 years-10" craftsman was new in 73. has needed table since i got it & it's been out of site in the back of my shed. it came w/a book on RAS's, w/instructions on how to replace the table. the book really complicates the job-yours is so much easier! the tracks are a great idea! i'm guessing the tracks are aluminum to minimize damage to the blade if it makes contact? great video!
I hope when I build the table for the saw I just purchased with I believe the original table in very bad condition. I hope my new table is close to as good as the table you show here. I do have a question I hope you can help me with. The saw I just bought is the second saw I have owned after selling the first one before moving. Other than the electronic display it is the same as your saw, which is newer than my old one. The slide lock is a little tight and cannot be set to either free or tighten the slide. Do you know if it can be adjusted to allow the slide to be free or locked in place?
Thanks! I am not sure on the adjustment. I had the same issue with mine but after spraying it with some lithium grease and working it a bit, it works like a charm.
The centring pins are really useful. Whatever hole size you are using you can set three hole positions accurately in one go. I see many videos and people just don't seem to want to use them.
Two options I can think of. First is a product called Armorite. It is and exterior grade mdf. Go to Roseburg.com to find a distributor near you. The other option is to use an exterior grade plywood. CDX or ACX grade. The “X” indicates exterior. Hope this helps!
Thanks, I appreciate it! Unfortunately, I do not have plans. I built it on the fly. I am looking into how to build plans I can share for future project. Stay tuned. :-)
Height adjustment to level table to arm? Nice table. Ive been wanting to use some "T" track to make a sled for ripping with my radial arm saw. I have an electronic craftsman, though I stopped using it, becuase I came across a much older 12" craftsman tbT is so much beefier, and both an older 10", and 12" DeWalt Ras. None of which cozt me more than $20! I love how inexpensive these most versatile saws are! People are scared of them, and I think that is just swell. The lord hates a coward, and table saws are much scarier to me. Nice table
bud, do you have a set of plans available? I'm aware different sizes of cabinets will change the dimensions, but the overall plan should be the same, right?
I think, in general, this is a very cool build. The only issue I see is that, to access any of these, the counter beneath must be empty or at least severely limited in what can be placed beneath for clearance. Looks like there's maybe 8" of room or so behind it when it swings down, and maybe 4" or so beneath it. As someone who loves to cook, I don't know of a kitchen for anyone who needs this many spices that doesn't also have fairly loaded counters. Mixers, food processors, slow cooker, canisters, knife block, etc. And as someone who frequently cooks "on the fly" I can't imagine needing a spice while in process and having to stop and clear space so I can access something I need in a hurry. Again, I think the ingenuity of the design is great. I just don't know that the application solves a larger issue than it creates. JMO
I appreciate your feedback. You raise a valid point. Now that I have had these installed for a while, I find that I rarely have them hanging down. I tend to slide them out like a drawer, angle them slightly, grab my spice and slide them back in. That procedure allows me to utilize them when the counter is cluttered.
@@budsworkshop @budsworkshop I can definitely see it working that way. I've been trying to come up with a design that allows me to access quickly, but still keeps it out of the way. If I ever get there, I'll let you know! Lol
Love the table top for your saw. I am going to replace my top on a saw I bought for $60. I build bee hives and I can set the saw up with my dado blades. Looking forward to getting the saw set up.
Love the videos, and appreciate the ideas of making jigs for the RAS. I'm only curious, as a new RAS owner, is the angle feature of the saw not accurate? Couldn't you use the 90° fence as a reference and pivot the head of the saw? Im guessing that would interfere with the rear fence?
The angle features in the saw are absolutely accurate. I am only offering an option to lock the saw into 90 degree and not have to re-tune every time you switch angles. It also saves the life of the fence and top as all the cuts are in the same place. Good luck with your new RAS. No matter how you decide to use it, you will love it!
