Is a 12 in radial arm saw still worth it?
If you've been hunting for a solid 12 in radial arm saw lately, you've probably noticed they aren't exactly lining the aisles of the big-box home improvement stores like they used to. There was a time, maybe thirty or forty years ago, when a radial arm saw was the absolute centerpiece of every serious woodworking shop. It was the "do-it-all" machine before the modern miter saw really took over the world. Even though they've faded from the spotlight, many woodworkers—myself included—still think the 12-inch versions are some of the most capable tools ever built. ...