Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one saw
model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and they
used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a laminate
surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this? I'll bet
they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part number.
Kevin
Actual the idea I like the best is moisture resistance. It's disappointing
how much damage the sweat from cold pop can will do.
Kevin
"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>" I don't see a laminate surface as being an advantage.
>
> The idea of course is to strengthen the table top and help prevent
> warping. It should be easy enough to make your own.
>
> Walt Conner
>
Thanks for looking. I think formica will be the way to go.
Thanks again
Kevin
"Max" <it ain'[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "ks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> been there done that .
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>> "Say What?" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> ks wrote:
>>>> No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM
>>>> replacement. That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top
>>>> Sears sold until a few months ago.
>>>
>>> Okay, IF it was only a few months ago, why not try a Google search.
>>> Might turn up a page that got crawled and incorporated into Google's
>>> search archives.
>>>
>>> If so, even if you get a dead link when you go for it, you can try for
>>> the cached version or running that particular URL through:
>>>
>>> http://www.archive.org/index.html
>>>
>>> You can try sending the existing or similar URL's from Sears through
>>> that archive also. You just might turn up what you're looking for.
>
> I have a 2005 Sears tool catalog but it doesn't have any "accessory" tops
> listed.
> I use 3/4" MDF on my RAS. A couple coats of polyurethane protects it from
> water spots.
> *IF* I thought I needed more protection I would put Formica (or similar)
> on it.
>
> Max
>
On Mar 31, 7:46 pm, "ks" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one saw
> model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and they
> used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a laminate
> surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this? I'll bet
> they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part number.
>
> Kevin
Even though they may only list one model you still need the model
number to search for the parts. Model numbers are usually on the
product in a visible location. Look for an aluminum, silver, or white
tag that has a number stamped into it. Check your Radial Arm Saw in
the following location(s) to find the model number.
On Plate on Tube Cap
On Plate at Side of Base
On Right Side of Base
On Left Side of Base
Use that number when searching for parts by model number. Then you
can try to order if from sears at this link. Link:
http://www3.sears.com/
For further assistance email Sears directly with your information.
"ks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> been there done that .
>
> Thanks
>
>
> "Say What?" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> ks wrote:
>>> No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM replacement.
>>> That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top Sears sold until
>>> a few months ago.
>>
>> Okay, IF it was only a few months ago, why not try a Google search. Might
>> turn up a page that got crawled and incorporated into Google's search
>> archives.
>>
>> If so, even if you get a dead link when you go for it, you can try for
>> the cached version or running that particular URL through:
>>
>> http://www.archive.org/index.html
>>
>> You can try sending the existing or similar URL's from Sears through that
>> archive also. You just might turn up what you're looking for.
I have a 2005 Sears tool catalog but it doesn't have any "accessory" tops
listed.
I use 3/4" MDF on my RAS. A couple coats of polyurethane protects it from
water spots.
*IF* I thought I needed more protection I would put Formica (or similar) on
it.
Max
ks wrote:
| Actual the idea I like the best is moisture resistance. It's
| disappointing how much damage the sweat from cold pop can will do.
Kevin...
It's not difficult to make your own new top. I have a web page at the
link below showing the exterior grade plywood replacement top for my
RAS.
If you make a habit of putting cold pop cans on the table, a couple of
light coats of wipe-on poly might be a good idea - I did that to the
right extension on my saw (because I occasionally park a coffee mug
there) and found that it offers fairly good protection and make it
easy to completely clean up any spills.
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/RAS_Table.html
>Note that there is a recall on Sears saws that if yours qualifies gets
>you a new top for free.
>
>http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/
>
>--
Mine qualified for the recall and just came in with the new top. Same
as before - particle board. My old one had swollen due to moisture
(it's humid here in Houston) and I would appreciate thoughts on the
best preventative. Should I paint, varnish, epoxy coat or what? I'd
like to protect this one from the same fate. Any advice will be
appreciated.
been there done that .
Thanks
"Say What?" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> ks wrote:
>> No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM replacement.
>> That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top Sears sold until a
>> few months ago.
>
> Okay, IF it was only a few months ago, why not try a Google search. Might
> turn up a page that got crawled and incorporated into Google's search
> archives.
>
> If so, even if you get a dead link when you go for it, you can try for the
> cached version or running that particular URL through:
>
> http://www.archive.org/index.html
>
> You can try sending the existing or similar URL's from Sears through that
> archive also. You just might turn up what you're looking for.
ks wrote:
> No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM replacement.
> That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top Sears sold until a
> few months ago.
Okay, IF it was only a few months ago, why not try a Google search.
Might turn up a page that got crawled and incorporated into Google's
search archives.
If so, even if you get a dead link when you go for it, you can try for
the cached version or running that particular URL through:
http://www.archive.org/index.html
You can try sending the existing or similar URL's from Sears through
that archive also. You just might turn up what you're looking for.
ks wrote:
> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one saw
> model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and they
> used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a laminate
> surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this? I'll bet
> they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part number.
Just go to their site and look up the parts catalog using your saw's
model number.
You could also make one yourself. I replaced the top on mine and
"rolled my own" with MDF
I sealed all the exposed edges with tung oil and haven't had a problem.
"tom (REMOVE) (Tom)" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>>Note that there is a recall on Sears saws that if yours qualifies gets
>>you a new top for free.
>>
>>http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/
>>
>>--
> Mine qualified for the recall and just came in with the new top. Same
> as before - particle board. My old one had swollen due to moisture
> (it's humid here in Houston) and I would appreciate thoughts on the
> best preventative. Should I paint, varnish, epoxy coat or what? I'd
> like to protect this one from the same fate. Any advice will be
> appreciated.
No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM replacement.
That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top Sears sold until a
few months ago.
"WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Actual the idea I like the best is moisture resistance"
>
> How many pop cans do you set on the bottom side? They were laminated top
> and bottom. Strength, warp, was the main reason.
>
> Walt Conner
>
>
>
There are of course, different Craftsman RAS. Mine has tempored Hardboard
laminated to both the top and under side. It is 40+ years old, still has the
original top after building two new houses including the cabinets for them
and lots of craft when craft was in demand. I guess made of better quality.
Walt Conner
> No the factory top is bare 5/4 presswood, and so is the OEM replacement.
> That why I was looking to the upgraded replacement top Sears sold until a
> few months ago.
Let me restate
Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show the Sears accessory
replacement top? I'll bet
they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part number.
I do NOT want the exact OEM replacement.
Kevin
"ks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one saw
> model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and
> they used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a
> laminate surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this?
> I'll bet they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part
> number.
>
> Kevin
>
I wouldn't expect any problems installing a top or creating a new one from
scratch, I was just asking if anybody has a old (6 months to a year) Sears
tool catalog to see if I could get the part number for the upgraded
replacement top that is no longer listed.
"RonB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I don't own one of these but I used our son-in-laws machine, that he
>inhereted from his father, a few weeks ago. He had just installed an MDF
>replacement and it looked great. He didn't mention any difficulty.
>
> RonB
>
> "ks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one
>> saw model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top
>> and they used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a
>> laminate surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show
>> this? I'll bet they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a
>> part number.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>
>
I don't own one of these but I used our son-in-laws machine, that he
inhereted from his father, a few weeks ago. He had just installed an MDF
replacement and it looked great. He didn't mention any difficulty.
RonB
"ks" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one saw
> model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and
> they used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a
> laminate surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this?
> I'll bet they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part
> number.
>
> Kevin
>
ks wrote:
> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only
> one saw model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a
> new top and they used to display a replacement top kit that looked
> like it had a laminate surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog
> that still show this? I'll bet they still have warehouse stock if I
> can come up with a part number.
If you have the model number for your saw you should be able to order a
replacement top from Sears parts. I don't see a laminate surface as
being an advantage.
There's no magic there though--all you really _need_ is a half sheet of
MDF and the saw itself.
Note that there is a recall on Sears saws that if yours qualifies gets
you a new top for free.
http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
ks wrote:
> Actual the idea I like the best is moisture resistance. It's
> disappointing how much damage the sweat from cold pop can will do.
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=3958 should take care of
that.
But any RAS top should have a sacrificial piece. If you really want it
to be moisture resistant above all else use a piece of acrylic for that,
but I find that tempered hardboard or thin ply is adequately moisture
resistant.
By the way, here's a very nice solution to sweating soda cans
http://www.amazon.com/STAINLESS-STEEL-CAN-INSULATOR-HOLDS/dp/B0000644AF/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-5482527-1144019?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1175399370&sr=8-2
that keeps them cold for hours. If you're interested get one now--it's
no longer listed on the Thermos site.
> Kevin
>
> "WConner" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:trEPh.1639$_43.723@trnddc02...
>> " I don't see a laminate surface as being an advantage.
>>
>> The idea of course is to strengthen the table top and help prevent
>> warping. It should be easy enough to make your own.
>>
>> Walt Conner
--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
> "tom (REMOVE) (Tom)" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>>Note that there is a recall on Sears saws that if yours qualifies gets
>>>you a new top for free.
>>>
>>>http://www.radialarmsawrecall.com/
>>>
>>>--
>> Mine qualified for the recall and just came in with the new top. Same
>> as before - particle board. My old one had swollen due to moisture
>> (it's humid here in Houston) and I would appreciate thoughts on the
>> best preventative. Should I paint, varnish, epoxy coat or what? I'd
>> like to protect this one from the same fate. Any advice will be
>> appreciated.
I've replaced the original top on my RAS twice since it was new in 1978. I
use 3/4" MDF sealed with polyurethane, all sides.
It's just about due for replacement again.
Max
no, the OEM replacement top that is readily available is not what I want.
Sears used to offer an improved top as an accessory.
"lwhaley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mar 31, 7:46 pm, "ks" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one
>> saw
>> model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top and
>> they
>> used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a laminate
>> surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show this? I'll
>> bet
>> they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a part number.
>>
>> Kevin
>
> Even though they may only list one model you still need the model
> number to search for the parts. Model numbers are usually on the
> product in a visible location. Look for an aluminum, silver, or white
> tag that has a number stamped into it. Check your Radial Arm Saw in
> the following location(s) to find the model number.
>
> On Plate on Tube Cap
>
> On Plate at Side of Base
>
> On Right Side of Base
>
> On Left Side of Base
>
> Use that number when searching for parts by model number. Then you
> can try to order if from sears at this link. Link:
>
> http://www3.sears.com/
>
> For further assistance email Sears directly with your information.
>
>
no, the OEM replacement top that is readily available is not what I want.
"Say What?" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> ks wrote:
>> Looks like Sears is abandoning the radial arm saws. Sears has only one
>> saw model listed and almost no accessories available . I need a new top
>> and they used to display a replacement top kit that looked like it had a
>> laminate surface. Anybody have an older tool catalog that still show
>> this? I'll bet they still have warehouse stock if I can come up with a
>> part number.
>
> Just go to their site and look up the parts catalog using your saw's model
> number.
>
> You could also make one yourself. I replaced the top on mine and "rolled
> my own" with MDF