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  0 Thread: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.
Post: Re: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.

George....[br]Noted and just ordered. (looks like that is where you got it)
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,178 07-10-2016, 10:11 PM
  0 Thread: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.
Post: Re: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.

..again, thanks, will look into that also
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,178 07-10-2016, 10:54 AM
  0 Thread: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.
Post: Re: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.

much appreciated - thanks - I have blown it out number of times, Will redo- (I was crosscutting 1/4" oak ply when it stopped. Adjusting to cross cutting on a table saw, after 36 years, strinks! I go...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,178 07-10-2016, 10:49 AM
  0 Thread: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.
Post: Craftsman Radial armsaw motor - need.

I have a Craftsman radial armsaw and the motor has quit. Get a loud hum when turn on, will not start, then trips and have to reset. I have taken it apart somewhat, cleaned it out with air, no change....
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,178 07-10-2016, 08:58 AM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw (G01514X2) vibration help
Post: Re: Bandsaw (G01514X2) vibration help

Vibration - I have a 14" Laguna. Vibration was driving me nuts. Did everything as above (?I use a 1"resaw blade) I re-leveled it number of times, etc. Nothing. I finally called Laguna. WTF is going o...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 11 14,830 07-10-2016, 08:49 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

Roger - thanks much.... I started to blow out the motor, and had no idea so much sawdust was in there. Slowly coming back to life.[br][br]thanks again for your constructive input[br][br]Rick
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-19-2016, 11:35 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

Bob,[br]"He" had no idea on this until fully read the recall instructions. [br]When a car gets recalled, do they make it inop? NO - they replace the defective part(s) to keep it RUNNING. It is my int...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-19-2016, 11:33 AM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw making some expensive sawdust
Post: Re: Bandsaw making some expensive sawdust

I use a full fence, wide blade (1" resaw on a Laguna 14" BS) I got tired of drift using the 1/2" resaw blade on my 14" Delta BS. Works great.
RickJ Woodworking 26 14,126 06-19-2016, 08:30 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

well, reading the instructions of the recall, I get a $100. rebate if I send the motor, carriage back. Since I have had this since 75', a rebate sounds like a discount, I think I will blow out the mot...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-19-2016, 08:25 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

the recall - I'll be dammed! Yes, I am one of those. I did not see where I get a new motor. Wow, thanks for this tip.
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-18-2016, 10:29 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

thanks all... hope to get it back going again...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-18-2016, 10:22 AM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

The saw- Craftsman 10" radial, from around '75[br]when I turn the motor on, it hums, blade will not turn, then goes quite and have to reset breaker. [br]Usually this is when a blade gets stuck or move...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 4 8,225 06-17-2016, 08:43 PM
  0 Thread: Router Bit - best brand
Post: Re: Router Bit - best brand

Thanks all for the tips... Going with combo of Whiteside and Freud.
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,397 05-27-2016, 09:08 AM
  0 Thread: Router Bit - best brand
Post: Re: Router Bit - best brand

what do I constitute best brand? A product that works well and is exceptional. [br]Example; [br] I do not walk into Harbor Freight (clamps I once purchased bent while clamping, vice grip broke whil...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,397 05-27-2016, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: Router Bit - best brand
Post: Router Bit - best brand

Router man - what do you consider to be the best router bit brand? [br] Going to be working with alot of oak...[br]aI've got Frued now, believe there is a top of the line[br]thanks
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,397 05-25-2016, 02:48 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw (G01514X2) vibration help
Post: Re: Bandsaw (G01514X2) vibration help

Marc, [br]I experienced the same. ALso posted problem here. No solution. How fixed? Tension on the blade. I backed off. ( I called Lagun where purchased) I use a 1: resaw blade. YES, it is a great...
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 11 14,830 05-19-2016, 09:04 AM
  0 Thread: Band Saw Blades
Post: Re: Band Saw Blades

I use Supercut. Fine and happy with them.
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 8 5,833 05-08-2016, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: Band saw question
Post: Re: Band saw question

I always set mine as close to the work as possible, check I have clearance to move the piece when cutting.
RickJ Woodworking Power Tools 7 4,563 05-08-2016, 07:48 PM
  0 Thread: Toy chest hinge grief
Post: Re: Toy chest hinge grief

My wife insisted I for once read the instructions, when grumbles heard. [br]I threw them away. Working fine now. Thanks for input!
RickJ Woodworking 4 6,763 03-12-2016, 06:37 PM
  0 Thread: Do blood thinners and woodworking mix
Post: Re: Do blood thinners and woodworking mix

Ken,[br]Hope my input helps. I figure I have about 20 more years before I get turned into ash. I've made it clear I do not want to be ash in a box on a shelf gathering dust,rather cast to the wind som...
RickJ Woodworking 21 13,513 03-12-2016, 06:35 PM

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