radial arm saws a thing of the past

most tools that get a bad rap are due to usage by the uninitiated

one has to be in physical control of the radial arm saw or it will grab

cut speed has to be controlled manually and that has surprised a few people i am sure

there were some higher end radial arm saws that did well with angles usually larger too like 14 or 16 inch saws

blade technology also makes a big difference first time i used a freud on the skilsaw it really felt like a different saw

something about hammering nails sometimes it is just fun

but palm nailers and air guns are a lot of fun too

hammers will always be around but looks like fewer and fewer choices if you want a radial arm saw

No, it's due to the intrinsic danger. These tools *are* dangerous.

Not unless something goes wrong. If it does...

Really? Tables saws are automatic? Bandsaws are automatic? Really?

You can thank the snowflakes. Remember, Radial Arm Saws are known to cause cancer.

But only when used to saw wood and wood byproducts over a long period of time without using a HAZMAT suit and breathing apparatus.

Hell, even the Saw Stop carries a risk of cancer. Haven't you read about the potential heath risks of nitrates in those hot dogs they cut up?

;-)

Don't expect to live long if you eat one, either.

Try making a bowl with a miter saw. Try making a 1.5" x .75" X 10" stick with a miter saw. Yeah, there is a bunch of things to do with a radial arm saw.

And accuracy is the job of the user to determine.

Actually the miter/chop saw is just as dangerous.

ROTFL, You owe me a new screen protector. Don't forget the ozone that the motor puts out.

Not at all. They don't come to get you.