Worth it?

[Uncle_Charlie]

http://fayar.craigslist.org/tls/4731884012.html

I'm wondering if this radial arm saw is at a reasonable price or overpriced. I'm not really familiar with the value of older tools like this.

 

[Alchymist]

Don't know the market in your area, around here, depends. Looks like a 12", if it's a 10", $50 tops. A 12", $50-$75 depending on condition, perhaps $100 if extra blades come with it. Gotta have a need for it tho. Better results with a miter saw and/or table saw in most cases.

 

[ddawg16]

If the blades are good....maybe....

I wouldn't pay over $75

 

[PBCampbell]

I'd have to check it out in person, do some cuts, etc. At around 50 years of age it's probably seen a bit of use and could be near the end of it's useful life. On the other hand if adjustments seem tight and the motor seems to work well you'd be hard pressed to find a sliding miter saw that is capable of doing what a radial arm saw can do.

 

[Lbcwanabe]

I just saw one similar to this on here that Someone restored. It looked better than new. It also looked like a lot of time and work. If I come acrossed it i will post the link.