2006-08-01 14:37:12 · 5 answers · asked by Gary H 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
If you have to choose one over the other for your only saw, the table saw is the way to go. You can do almost everything on a table saw that can be done on a radial arm saw, but the opposite is not true. There are things you can do on a radial arm that are easier to set up than they are on a table saw, but there are things you just can't do on a radial that you can on a table.
By the way, the best place to buy a table saw is at an extate auction. It seems that every one has a table saw for sale. Watch the auction listings in your local newspaper. I have bought several in my lifetime, and have never paid over $100.00.
In fact, I bought a seven year old Delta commercial grade table saw with table extensions and a lot of accessories for $85.00 just two years ago. I use it almost every day and have never had a problem with it.
Good luck with your projects.
2006-08-03 05:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
A radial arm saw will allow you to cut angles real easy.
Yet a table saw will allow you cut large flat sheets that cannot be reached with a radial arm saw.
2006-08-01 14:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by Dale N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
radial arm saw....cos....they cut with a smooth finish compared to a table saw
2006-08-01 14:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by J.BLACK..... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each has its own purpose, what are you trying to cut depends on what saw to use
2006-08-01 14:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by DodgerBlueFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what you are going to use it for.
2006-08-01 14:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Homes R Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋