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by The Sawdust Factory
Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
Topic: Auto return mechanism on a Radial Arm Saw
Replies: 0
Views: 2064

Auto return mechanism on a Radial Arm Saw

Hi I have just bought a Dewalt DW721 Radial arm saw . huge upgrade from my wee little powershop . originally there was a auto return spring with a wire to return the head back to the post . not really fussed over that feature , but on a review they mentioned that it helped control the rate of draw !...
by The Sawdust Factory
Wed Jun 28, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Dado stack
Replies: 0
Views: 2533

Dado stack

Hi
Im after a 200mm dado stack with a 30mm or 20mm bore negative rake .
i dont really want to have one bored out
CMT do a 230-524-08M
Cheers
by The Sawdust Factory
Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
Topic: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush
Replies: 12
Views: 7774

Re: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush

Cheers Bob many thanks , yep finding a 20mm bored dado set rarer that a politician telling the truth Thanks for your input and advice , i will buy that flange set and get it machined . Left Blighty 23 years ago and never been back ,, that number 8 wire and have a go attitude is slowly fading here un...
by The Sawdust Factory
Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
Topic: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush
Replies: 12
Views: 7774

Re: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush

Hi Bob many thanks for your prompt reply I think I have got the gist of your explanation I was thinking of buying a flange set of ebay and removing approx 10mm from the length of the shaft that meets with the motor . pair a bit of thickness from the shoulder . do I remove the 30mm lip (the tradition...
by The Sawdust Factory
Wed Jun 21, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
Topic: Dewalt DW721 radial saw , Dado use
Replies: 0
Views: 1176

Dewalt DW721 radial saw , Dado use

Hi hope some one can enlighten me please . I have a Dewalt DW721 type A3 radial arm saw Im in New zealand so anything is a rare as rocking horse S**t I am wanting to use a Dado stack on it ( not yet acquired) I have one for my table saw , ( typically it wont fit, 5/8 arbour ) I have downloaded a few...
by The Sawdust Factory
Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Power Tools and Machinery
Topic: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush
Replies: 12
Views: 7774

Re: DeWalt RAS DADO adaptor bush

Hi Bob
Could you explain the bush thing please
I have a DW721 Type A3 and trying to find a way to use a dado on it ..
Thanks
Karl