Radial Arm Saws

[timber]

Just wondering ,,,how many of you use R.A.S. ?? I have a project in mind of using a Rotary Table and the router set up instead of the saw blade. Just can't fathom how to get the router to plunge. I have not yet got the Dewalt 125 router [/u]bracket. Not too sure what they look like. The table will of course be underneath and will enable rossettes etc. etc.to be formed
Timber

 

[xy mosian]

Sorry I don't use an RAS.
Router plunge? Why not lift the table? Foot lift to stops etc.
HTH, xy

 

[RobinBHM]

I dont think a RAS is anywhere near rigid enough for precise routing applications.

 

[LancsRick]

You'd plunge by lowering the arm, but I'd expect that in doing so you're going to introduce a degree of vibration that will mess up the plunge.

I'm a big fan of RAS's, but I have to say that I'd just get some templates and a handheld router if you're wanting to do rosettes etc.

 

[deema]

Why not simply buy an overhead router, they are incredibly cheap on eBay. Everyone seems to be getting rid if them in I reference for a CNC router table.