a tough choice to make... do i keep the ancient sears radial arm saw or buy a new sliding chop saw to mount on new workbench??

just saw a metabo brand chop saw at lowes...removing the old radial arm saw from its stand onto new workbench will be a royal pain. it has sentimental value for me and hate to get rid of it. interesting fact, it seems metabo was a german company sold off to hitachi.

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FrozenWasteland · 61-69, M

Sentimentality aside, unless you need rip capability, a sliding compound miter saw seems like the right choice.

If you do need to rip, there really isn't a decision. But *hint* a table saw is better.

Don't know much about current Metabo product, but my old Hitachi has been amazing. The Bosch articulating arm saw is great too, especially mounted to a bench. Great tool, but heavy.

jackjones68 · M

@FrozenWasteland cross cutting and rip sawind are two different processes. Depending on what you are cutting youll need different blades. Plus if the cross cut is a universal one that you can rip on, the blade and motor are above your hands, which makes it more difficult.

JamesBugman

I have a Craftsman table saw and the motor bearings went. I replaced them and it was fine for a few more years, but now they are going again. Guess I can't blame Craftsman for that since the motor is made by someone else but if your Sears is old, it might not hurt to have a new replacement.

jackjones68 · M

A radial arm. Is more robust and are easier to cut thicker and wider timber with.

Theres no comparison in my mind

SomeMichGuy · M

Radial

Degbeme · 70-79, M

Sliding chop saw.

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