How Do You Select A Woodworking Radial Arm Saw?
A radial arm saw is a compact woodworking tool that includes a circular blade suspended above a work surface by a metal arm. Radial arm saws are used by many woodworkers because they can be adjusted to sand and bore into wood with different attachments. You should select a woodworking radial arm saw based on price, functionality and brand quality. Determine the size of blade you want to use in woodworking before you select a radial arm saw. The two standard blade sizes are 10 and 16 inches, but there are variations on these blades to assist with different projects. Ask the hardware salesperson if a particular radial arm saw comes with specialty blades. Woodworkers use dado, rabbet and miter blades to shape wood in a way that proves difficult with a regular blade. You can search Web sites, like CoastalTool.com, to find dado and other blades if they aren’t include with your table saw. Prevent damage from flying scraps and mangled pieces with a quality, anti-kickback device. New radial ar