woodmang Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Does anyone have any ideas on how to protect a Radial Arm Saw during transport? I'm a bit worried about the "arm" portion flexing with bumps in the road. Not to mention the locking mechanisms for the adjustments. It's going to be about a 2 hour journy on the highway. Thanks for your suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Just crank it down so that the blade rests on the table then lock the carriage so nothing moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 What Shaffer said. Radial Arm saws need to be re-adjusted during their use over time anyway, its just a fact of life. So even if it is dialed in "dead on" when you load it chances are you will have to re-adjust it when you get it to is final resting spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimV Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have moved a 1954 DeWalt. Remove the blade and lower the head to the table. If it doesn't go all the way down, block it to it's lowest point. If your legs of your table are removable, I would recommend removing them also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I agree with Tim, take the blade off ! You have to learn how to adjust the arm and head sooner or later so you might as well go through it when you set it up in its new home. Be careful ! It's a useful tool but can be dangerous if mishandled. The blade is climb cutting as you pull it through the cut so you almost have to hold it back to feed at a safe speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Assuming you're moving this thing OUT of your shop, I'd let the new owner worry about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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