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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radial_arm_saw '''Radial Arm Saws'''] were invented by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_DeWalt '''Raymond DeWalt'''] in 1922. They are similar to a '''[[Chop saw]]''' but with a sliding motion rather than a swinging arm. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radial_arm_saw '''Radial Arm Saws'''] were invented by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_DeWalt '''Raymond DeWalt'''] in 1922. They are similar to a '''[[Chop saw]]''' but with a sliding motion rather than a swinging arm. | ||
It is used mainly as a '''[[crosscut saw]]''', but it can also be used as a '''[[ripsaw]]''' or to cut bevels and mitres, housings, tenons grooves and rebates. | It is used mainly as a '''[[crosscut saw]]''', but it can also be used as a '''[[ripsaw]]''' or to cut [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bevel '''bevels'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miter_joint '''mitres'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dado_%28joinery%29 '''housings'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenon '''tenons'''], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groove '''grooves'''] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbet '''rebates''']. | ||
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<span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!''' | <span style="color: red">'''Safety Point!''' | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 22 October 2014
Radial Arm Saws were invented by Raymond DeWalt in 1922. They are similar to a Chop saw but with a sliding motion rather than a swinging arm.
It is used mainly as a crosscut saw, but it can also be used as a ripsaw or to cut bevels and mitres, housings, tenons, grooves and rebates.
Safety Point! Students may only use a Chop Saw or Radial Arm Saw when they have been assessed and the assessment shows that they are competent, and are under appropriate supervision of specifically trained staff.