Re: What do they call a radial arm saw that has 2 arms?

[Dave Mundt]

Is there a special name for a radial arm saw that has two arms, I don't know

>how to really explain it, but I saw an older one that really had two arms in >the same direction, but you could move one arm so it looked like a cross. I >hope there is a name for it so I can describe it and start looking for >it.......many thanks.......Peter > > >

That would be a "turret arm" saw. I have one, actually, and, although as with any other RAS, it can really bite a person that is incautious, that construction is really solid and really handy. Here is a link to a place selling the saw...

Regards Dave Mundt

[D.Martin]

I worked with one of these that was much bigger with 14 or 16 inch blade. Dave, you are correct about being cautious, your standing position is very important when using one of these monsters.

D.Martin

Regards

[PeterM]

Many thanks for that advise, now I'm a little scared. I got to think about this a little. My grandson would be on it as well. This all of a sudden puts a little different light on the saw. At least I have a name for it now, and I can explain it properly what I am (maybe was) looking for. Many thanks to you all........This is a great group..........Peter

> Regards

[Dave Mundt]

Well, interestingly enough, Norm may have HAD it first, but, the one I own was built before NYW was broadcast...so might be older than his. I like mine a lot, but, i would not feel comfortable with letting kids use it...but then, I would not feel comfortable letting kids use ANY RAS. It is too much power, and, too exposed, for anything but a cautious and attentive adult to use. Regards Dave Mundt

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[GTO69RA4]

Do you mean the kind that has a smaller pivoting arm under the main one? I don't know any special name for them, but it's one of Delta's famous products.

GTO(John)

[Fred]

I have a Delta Multiplex 20-A radial saw which I bought new in 1952. It is a wonderful tool and I use it for everything one would use a table saw for.

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[Frank Nakashima]

No "N" "turret arm"