cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/705187000877520551

Is this correct for the updated blade guard on a radial arm saw?

The carriage doesn’t go back far enough for the blade guard to fall down behind the fence. I thought the guard was supposed to keep the carriage in the home position until the user lifts it with the lever on the handle. I’m wondering if I did something wrong. Any RAS users know what I’m talking about?

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  • @[email protected]
    1•6 months ago

    What makes them more dangerous than a sliding Mitre saw in this orientation? Obviously tilting it until the blade is parallel to the workbench is terrible but like this I’ve never understood how they’re any more dangerous.

    • @[email protected]
      1•6 months ago

      The direction the blade spins means it can jump towards you if it binds. Like any tool, it’s safe when you use it right, but a moment of inattention could be messy. Mainly I find the ripping set up terrifying.