Advice on radial arm saws

You can use a radial arm saw to cut shelves, beams, laminate, or other materials to size. But there are many radial arm saws to choose from and they can differ a lot from each other. How do you know what you should keep in mind? In the article below, we'll give you advice on this. You'll also find useful tips on the use and accessories of a radial arm saw.

Help choosing

Help choosing

To find the best radial arm saw for you, there are all kinds of properties you should keep in mind. We're happy to explain the most important specifications of a radial arm saw and the options they provide.

    How do I choose a radial arm saw?
    Circular saw blades for radial arm saw

    Choosing circular saw blades

    Without a suitable saw blade, you won't get the job done. You want the saw blade to have exactly the right size for your radial arm saw. But the material you want to cut and the serration are important as well. To get you started well-prepared, we've listed this for you in an article.

    • How do I choose the right circular saw blade for my radial arm saw?
    Makita radial arm saw in use

    Using a radial arm saw

    Radial arm saw? Check. Suitable saw blade? Check. There's only one thing left to do before you can plug it into the socket. You have to properly set up the radial arm saw. We'll tell you how to set the correct cutting depth and angle to get a nice result in these articles.