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Tips on using a radial arm saw for boring and routing.
AMERICAN CRAFTSMAN Jan-Feb 1966 (v.2#1) pg. 48

Stationary power tools. Some thoughts for the beginner. Looks at table saw, radial arm saw, jointer, shaper, band saw, lathe, and thickness planer.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Sep 1985 (v.1#3) pg. 20

Tip on painting red "danger zones" near circular saw blades.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #26 May-Jun 1992 pg. 12

Buyer's guide to radial arm saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #41 1995 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 90

Buyer's guide to radial arm saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #48 1996 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 94

Buyer's guide to bench top and floor model radial arm saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #55 1997 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 110

What every workshopper should know about buying and using a radial arm saw.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1981 (v.4#6) pg. 16

All about radial arm saws. How to assemble a new saw, align it and operate it.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #130 Oct 1971 (v.21#8) pg. 54

A comparison of the pros and cons of owning either a table saw or a radial arm saw.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #264 Dec 1985 (v.35#10) pg. 16

Tips on getting a uniform width when ripping on a radial arm saw.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #275 Jan 1987 (v.37#1) pg. 24

How to succeed on the radial arm saw. Some tips for using this versatile tool.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #281 Sep 1987 (v.37#7) pg. 28

Tip on a more accurate way to make the kerf adjustment on a radial arm saw.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #295 Feb 1989 (v.39#2) pg. 100

Mark a "warning zone" on your radial arm saw to keep from cutting fingers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #37 Feb-Mar 1987 pg. 14

How to make half-round fluted columns on a radial arm saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #8 Fall 1977 pg. 22

Tip: Get square crosscuts by making two cuts. The second and final cut should be only half the kerf in width.
FINE WOODWORKING #23 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 12

Tips on using the radial arm saw as a precision woodworking machine.
FINE WOODWORKING #29 Jul-Aug 1981 pg. 4

How to cut elaborate curved moldings on the radial arm saw. How to cut the swan-neck or sweeping ogee moldings.
FINE WOODWORKING #36 Sep-Oct 1982 pg. 80

Safe, accurate way to rip short or small stock on a radial arm saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #40 May-Jun 1983 pg. 20

Description of a computer-controlled cross-cutting robot (radial arm saw) featuring a sliding Plexiglas table with vacuum holddown.
FINE WOODWORKING #40 May-Jun 1983 pg. 98

This simple radial arm saw method makes it easy to cut mirror-image angled rabbets on the ends of a work piece.
FINE WOODWORKING #44 Jan-Feb 1984 pg. 12

Tips on safely ripping on a radial arm saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #51 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 14

Tip: Use a playing card as a guide to lower a radial arm saw just enough for through-cuts.
FINE WOODWORKING #61 Nov-Dec 1986 pg. 8

Tips on adjusting the carriage bearings on a radial arm saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #62 Jan-Feb 1987 pg. 16
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #65 Jul-Aug 1987 pg. 4

Tip on ripping with a radial arm saw in order to avoid burn marks.
FINE WOODWORKING #71 Jul-Aug 1988 pg. 12

Radial arm saws. Sizing up six popular models. Includes tips on adjusting and using a radial arm saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #73 Nov-Dec 1988 pg. 60
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #75 Mar-Apr 1989 pg. 6

Shopping for a radial arm saw. What features to look for.
HANDY ANDY Nov 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 14

Cutting simple and compound miters with a radial arm saw.
HOME CRAFTSMAN Oct 1963 pg. 54

Shop-tool basics. Part 2. Radial arm saws can do it all. Tips on typical cuts, handling radial arm saws, drilling, routing, and specialized uses.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1986 (v.11#3) pg. 69

Shop-tool basics. Part 8. How to maintain power-tool accuracy. Guidelines for adjusting a drill press, radial arm saw, table saw, miter gauge, and band saws.
HOMEOWNER Dec 1986 (v.11#10) pg. 61

How to decide whether to buy a table or radial arm saw. The advantages and differences of each saw are described.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #7 Fall 1977 (v.2#3) pg. 115

Radial arm saw. Tips on all the jobs it can perform.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #461 Oct 1966 (v.62) pg. 99

Offbeat tricks with your radial arm saw. How to cut curved grooves and slots, circle and saucer cuts, decorative carving and many more.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1965 (v.124#5) pg. 188

Provide a sawdust escape slot between the fence and the worktable on a radial arm saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1984 (v.161#2) pg. 117

Supersaw. A woodworker's guide to the radial arm saw. It's not just for crosscuts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1988 (v.165#2) pg. 85

Comparing radial saws.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1963 (v.183#5) pg. 162

Use a metal-cutting bit (like those used on milling machines) on your radial saw. Adapter fits onto shaft of saw motor.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1967 (v.190#3) pg. 170

Bench saw? Radial? New kit gives advantages of both.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1967 (v.191#4) pg. 160

How to use a radial arm saw as a clamp for holding routing work.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1970 (v.197#6) pg. 109

How to calculate radial arm saw angles for compound miters. Use for regular shapes from 3 to 15 sides.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1980 (v.216#6) pg. 110

Drill press or radial saw planes lumber.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS #214 Feb 1963 (v.34#2) pg. 94

Radial arm saws. Amazing cutting versatility within arm's reach. A look at what is available and tips on their use.
WOOD MAGAZINE #17 Jun 1987 (v.4#3) pg. 42

Tip: Notch out your fence when making miter cuts on a radial arm saw. This prevents a cutoff scrap from binding between blade and fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #26 Dec 1988 (v.5#6) pg. 29

Radial arm saw modification to prevent the saw blade from coming off the arbor even if the nut works loose.
WOOD MAGAZINE #37 Sep 1990 (v.7#5) pg. 10

Radial arm saws. A buyer's guide to 8 machines.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 34

A one-minute fix to keep a radial arm saw from creeping forward.
WOOD MAGAZINE #40 Jan 1991 (v.8#1) pg. 20
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #44 Aug 1991 (v.8#5) pg. 6

Buyer's guide to radial arm saws. Six models listed.
WOOD MAGAZINE #73 Oct 1994 (v.11#7) pg. 62

Tuning up your radial arm saw. Performing six basic adjustments.
WOOD MAGAZINE #82 Oct 1995 (v.12#7) pg. 69

Mark the most frequently used angles on the kerf of a radial arm saw to make setting the blade at an angle easier.
WOOD MAGAZINE #98 Aug 1997 (v.14#5) pg. 20

How to cut and rabbet small pieces with a radial arm saw.
WOODSMITH #15 May 1981 pg. 16

Radial saw adjustments. How to eliminate heeling.
WOODSMITH #51 Jun 1987 pg. 22

The craft of cabinetmaking. How to tune your machines for faultless performance. Tips for table saw, radial arm saw, jointers and planers.
WOODWORKER #1097 Apr 1985 (v.89) pg. 260

Machining wood. Your expert guide. All you need to know about the basic equipment, what it does, how to use it safely, and how to make it work for you. Part 3. Radial arm saw.
WOODWORKER #1106 Jan 1986 (v.90#1) pg. 34

How to square a radial arm saw without using a square.
WOODWORKER Jul 1987 (v.91#7) pg. 583

Tip on using a radial arm saw to cut a straight edge (square edge) on waney-edged (irregular) boards.
WOODWORKER Nov 1988 (v.92#11) pg. 1049

Tip: Create a "pocket" for sawdust adjacent to the fence of a radial arm saw.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1984 (v.8#6) pg. 64

Coping with your radial arm saw. Making routine and periodic checks and adjustments to keep your saw square and true.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1989 (v.13#4) pg. 22
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1989 (v.13#5) pg. 6

How to use a radial arm saw and its accessories. Part 1. Crosscut, bevel, cut metal and masonry.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1966 (v.22#5) pg. 36

How to use a radial arm saw and its accessories. Part 2. Dado, tenon, gain and cut coves, shape and sand.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1966 (v.22#6) pg. 28

How to use a radial arm saw correctly.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1971 (v.27#4) pg. 36

Using precision measuring instruments, called dial indicators, to make adjustments to a radial saw.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1975 (v.31#6) pg. 50

How to produce "turned" shapes on a radial arm saw.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1976 (v.32#6) pg. 92

Light-weight (60 lb) radial arm saw is held to a workshop stand with window sash locks. This makes it possible to use the saw as a portable unit. Shop stand features built in dust collector, storage drawer, and extension table.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1980 (v.36#5) pg. 82

How to make adjustments and alignment checks to improve the accuracy of your radial arm saw.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1988 (v.44#1) pg. 26

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