DeWalt GE Radial Arm Saw – May 1962
Model: 640
7.5 hp 3 phase
This is one of 3 Dewalt RAS’s I found in a salvage yard and by far the best one of the pick. These saws are much bigger than I thought from the picture’s I’d seen. I hadn’t planned on ever getting a RAS, figuring I could get by w/my newer dewalt compound MS. I offhandedly asked how much the guy wanted for the saws and his answer was the primary motivating force of me buying it. I called my wife and told her about the deal to see what she thought. She said she’d buy it for me for Christmas, so here it is in the back of the trailer.
It looks to be in great condition other than sitting outside in a very dry climate for a couple years and a broken blade guard bracket. Everything turns, motor bearings glide for quite a while, and the roller bearings seem smooth. I’m hoping the ways don’t need any attention.
I found this saw in my home town while visiting my parents for the holidays. My dad was with me and helped me use the salvage yard’s new forklift to dig the saw out behind rows of machinery since the workers were on lunch break and didn’t want to help us.
UPDATE
I’ve sold this machine
does anyone supply bearings for my 9 inch AMF marketed de walt saw? the bearings are like their owner (me) getting old and very creaky. I have had the saw since back in the 1950′s, and I want to fet it working like it did when I bought it for $249 for it.
i have a 16 in dewalt 3 phase radial arm saw in great cond.it was factory rebuilt when i purchased it from a used tool dealer. it is awesome. we used it to cut window and door headers after they had been put nailed together . it could not be stalled while cross cutting dbl 2x10s. i sold my shop bldg but kept most tools.this tool is in great cond.it will cross cut and rip 24 in. a very heavy tool.i also have a 3 phase converter. i am moving and would be willing to sell for $1,795.00 you move. i can be reached 865-740-4096 e-mail paulboone@realtyexecutivesmail.com
I have a 16inch Dewalt model GE 609 240 volt single phase 5hp.
I need the capacitor value as mine is missing.
I have a GW1 Dewaly saw Serial # 144728 with a rewired motor I would like to sell.
This saw is in very good condition. For more information call 575-365-5956.
I have a GE 16″ 5 hp,3 phase, long arm for sale. it is invery good condition. For more information call 814-933-2718.