The model 113.29411 radial arm saw that I've owned forever is finally giving me a problem I can't seem to fix. Hurricane storm surge is ultimately to blame along with my failure to completely dismantle it earlier. Although no part of the saw got dunked, salty atmosphere and fumes from a bunch of melting fertilizer got to it. It was working just fine following the storm but after some time with limited usage, the elevator locked up on me.

I've taken it apart, cleaned, lubed, and polished everything (including tube, column, key, keyway and elevtor crankshaft with emery cloth) and replaced a bad elevation shaft/gear. Everything is slick and smooth as can be but the elevator still won't raise/lower the arm. It's as if the gears aren't meshing together tightly enough. The crankshaft gear has no visible wear.

Anyone have an idea on this thing? Perhaps there's a certain crucial alignment combination of tube with the column that I've not cracked yet?

Thanks,
Don

I would have been much cheaper to trash this one and buy a new one, with all the time I've spent goofing with it, but they quit making stuff like this a very long time ago. All cast iron and an easily rebuildable motor. Weighs a ton.

Don

http://www.owwm.com/files/PDF/Craftsman/113-29411.pdf

Hudval........Forrest makes at least a couple 9" Combination blades......Try the:

WW09307100.....9".....30 Tooth......5/8" arbor
WW09407100.....9".....40 Tooth......5/8" arbor

For anyone who owns a radial arm saw that cannot be retrofitted, ETC will provide $100 for the return of the radial arm saw carriage/motor assembly. Details on this offer can be obtained by calling toll-free (800) 511-2628. Sears should not be contacted because ETC is handling this program.

If you are comfortable working with the radial arm saw as it is without a blade guard, it is worth a lot more than $100. A radial saw is better than a table saw for making precision cuts on wide pieces like cabinet doors etc. I used a radial saw for 20+ years and still have all my fingers and toes.

A radial saw is also very difficult and dangerous when trying to rip long boards legthwise. You pretty much have to buy at least a cheap table saw for ripping boards. I do have a couple minor scars from learning that lesson.

Thanks for your help.

Harvey Harriman

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/01031.html

stay fingerful

Christian

The recall puts a nice floor on the price.
If soneone offered me a recalled saw for $50 it would be worth junking it to pocket the $100 'refund."

"Considering the problems with the OP's, I would suggest he replace it with one that works; that could be paid for by the recall."

The problem is that the newer saws have lousy bearings on the carriage, do not hold adjustment worth a darn, and despite the blade guard will still tun over you fingers just like a piece of wood.

A table saw with a cut off sled does everything you can do on a radial arm, and is not width limited, just make a large enough sled.

Anyone have any ideas?

How difficult is it to replace the bearings on the Craftsman Radial Arm Saw 113.29410?