Craftsman electronic arm saw

[Thephranc]

So we got this in the shop friday and I know nothing about it besides that it will spin the blade and the arm slides. For $30 even if thats all that works I still think its a good buy. Total cut height is about 3.5 inches. We plan on using it to cut extruded alum down to length and hopefully be able to get nice 45s.

So do any of you guys have any experience with one and know its limitations?

 

[syeater]

I don't have this model but I do have a craftsman radial arm saw I bought new in 95/96. If you have a long wall available in the shop you can do quite a bit with it. Rotate the head 90 degrees and rip plywood long 2x4 ect. Much easier than on a table saw in my opinion.

 

[rsanter]

I believe the electronics allow you to set depth of cut.
Punch it in and the arm adjusts

Bob

 

[Thephranc]

I don't have this model but I do have a craftsman radial arm saw I bought new in 95/96. If you have a long wall available in the shop you can do quite a bit with it. Rotate the head 90 degrees and rip plywood long 2x4 ect. Much easier than on a table saw in my opinion.

We already have a panel saw to rip sheets with but this could be a little more manageable to use for ripping some smaller stuff.