Opinions on Ward Powr-Kraft RAS

[jteneyck]

I saw this RAS on Marketplace.  It looks really clean.  My friend is looking for a RAS, and doesn't want spend much and at $40 this meets the not much criteria.  The elevation handle in the front makes me wonder if it was made by Delta.  I also wonder if there is a lump of cast iron underneath that aluminum cladding on the arm.  So, does anyone know anything about these?  I have a line on a Dewalt MBF, which are great little saws, but I'm concerned the 3/4 hp motor won't be up for what he likely will ask of it.  





Thanks,

John

[rgc]

I saw this RAS on Marketplace.  It looks really clean.  My friend is looking for a RAS, and doesn't want spend much and at $40 this meets the not much criteria.  The elevation handle in the front makes me wonder if it was made by Delta.  I also wonder if there is a lump of cast iron underneath that aluminum cladding on the arm.  So, does anyone know anything about these?  I have a line on a Dewalt MBF, which are great little saws, but I'm concerned the 3/4 hp motor won't be up for what he likely will ask of it.  





Thanks,

John

[rgc]

Check out www.vintagemachinery.org for information on that particular saw. According to the Manufactureres Index, that saw was produced by the Portable Electric Tools Inc.
There is a copy of the owners manual & parts list in the Publication Reprints section. Hope this helps.
Bob