Radial Arm Saw Safety

This page presents the safety considerations for operating a radial arm saw, tips for how to effectively operate a radial arm saw, and the safety quiz (and answers) for the radial arm saw.

The Titan Woodshop has one radial arm saw - a 12" radial arm saw.  The radial arm saw is primarily used for cross-cuts (cuts going across the grain).  You must always maintain a safety zone of 6" on both sides of the blade, hold the stock securely against the fence, and pull the saw slowly to avoid choking the blade.  Here is a picture of the radial arm saw in the Titan Woodshop: 

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