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
I have recently purchased a Dewalt radial arm saw like the one pictured on your blog. Either the same model or related I am excited about the prospect o restoring it, but it is in very rough shape as far as rust and some pitting on the cranks, lockdown levers, corrosion on protractor plates, name plates, measuring rule along the ways, bolts, screws and other adjustment hardware etc. Similarly there is much corrosion around the motor yoke, but all adjustable parts are solid. The ways seem in very good condition. The previous owner said the motor didn’t work, but there is no plugable power cord connection to the large push button switch box mounted on angle irons at the right rear of the table. Once I hook up that power cable I’ll test it out. The wiring insulation going to the motor from the terminals in the connection box is brittle, causing me to believe I’ll just replace the whole cable at some point. What concerns me most is the motor. It turns fine, but it seems it sat in a damp location for years if not decades. I fear it won’t work. It has a large capacitor on the outside of the motor and a switch box that switches from 115 v to 230 v. No doubt original. My question if it does not work is there a source for component parts, or for the motor itself. Also do you know of a good guide for restoring this marvelous machine. It is definitely worth doing right. Thank you for your interest in other enthusiasts, and allowing me a chance to connect with you. You have a great site.
I think that this is a fascinating site. I too suffer from OID,(Old Iron Disease) I’m always dragging home old machines. Love em. Anyway I’ve run out of room to put them so I have to stop. I’ve got some information on these older (AMF built) saws but its is not handy. I’ll see if I can find it and send it along. Maybe you already have it but I’ll send it. Enoy your finds. Bob
I know of a DeWalt GE ras.
Anybody have an idea of what one “should” pay?
I have an old dewalt radial arm saw.Mod GWM, serial # 178614.Does anyone know when it was made ? What do you think it is worth ? Runs good, seems to be complete.
Ben
I have a Dewalt GP that was purchased by my father in 1945 and has been in use ever since. It still cuts better than most saws on the market. There is a company in IA, Wolfe Machinery that will buy your saw, sell you a refurbished one, parts, manuals, etc. Their website is http://www.wolfemachinery.com. These saws are worth a lot of money in good condition, but mine will never be for sale.
ditto on the gp. I have one in my shop and use it on a regular basis. below is link a brief account of the development of the RAS
http://www.woodworkinghistory.com/glossary_RAS.htm
I have a de walt radial arm saw that is missing the clamps off the back of the table to hold the straight edge in place. Does anyone know where I can find new ones or something suitable to use.
Thanks,
F
I have a Model MB or GW radial arm saw of the late 50s my instruction book is dated 1957.
I had to re wire it from a small on/off key switch locate in the arm. There are 2 holes there. One is for the switch and the other is for the incoming power cord. They look to be the same dia. Which one goes the key switch fit in??? It is not really self evident. LOL to me at least.
Thanks
I have a DeWalt 10″ RAS Model 7779 that I rebuilt. Anyone know where I could find the accessories listed such as drill chuck, router attachment and jug saw? I am interested in making it complete but have not been able to locate.
Charles,
Try ebay!
Luke
I purchased my 1956(?) DeWalt Model MB from a retired gentleman for $50.00 at a garage sale. It was obviously cherished because he had just repainted it… for a garage sale??
Russ T…I feel the same about my DeWalt, and will never sell it.
Gary O… I have a model MB with a manual dating 1956, and if your manual’s like mine, it looks like a book with a cover giving no indication it is a manual… mine was almost “returned” to the public library.
I can check the wiring for you.
Charles… Any luck on the accessories??? I’ve looked for the drill chuck attachment online without success.
I am restoring a Walker Turner 1100 series industrial radial arm saw from the late 40s-the early 1950s. The manual calls for F927 grease for the front housing. This grease has the same consistency as bar&chain oil or honey. Is there a modern day equivalent to this grease? Great blog! Thanks in advance!
Anyone know where I can find a key for a DeWalt RAS Model MBF? Wolfe Machinery does not have any. Can a copy be made if someone has one?? Also, any ideas on value range for this?Thanks.
I have a old Dewalt radial arm (model R2) saw with a 3hp,single phase 120/240 VAC motor. It was hooked up for 120 and I want to change over to 240. Does anyone have a connection
diagram? Model number on motor is ML6513k1
Thank You…………..
Doug,
Call your local machinery store and see what they can find for you that matches up with that viscosity.
Dan,
I think the wiring diagram for that might be found over at the owwm.com site. If not then try posting at the owwm.org forum and see if someone there has it.
My father left several machine ww tools on which I need values, please. 1) Dewalt MBF 220 radial arm saw, 2) Craftsman jig and band saw (113 24261) w/manual, 3) Delta drill press 11-280, 4 a Valley bench grinder with 6″ wheel BG-6. There is also a Dewalt power-shop book by Robert Scharff for Dewalt. Any ideas? These are all well cared for. Thank you.
Betty,
Sounds like you have some great machines there! I don’t do appraisals – just put them on craigslist and see what they fetch.
Cannot find any specs on my DeWalt Radial arm saw. The serial number is: 25649 and the MODEL:GE. I know its old but i cannot figure out anyway to find its voltage or HP etc.. shouldnt there be a site made just for the purpose of matching serial numbers? Hopefuly someone can help me out with this prob. Thanks all!
I am Richard and I am deaf.
I am very interested in armsaw. I need to know where you live. How much volt?
Please let me know.
Thank you
Richard Snyder.
Richard,
The machines on the site are not for sale. They are my machines and this blog follows my restoration of them. Thanks.
hi my friend has a old dewalt ras and we would like to know some info on it. model number gp serial number 63222. it is in perfect working order all original and has all the guards
We have a DeWalt GR-46 RAS which has been stting around in our shop for years.
It was last used about 10 years ago and was taken out of service when we moved to a new location.
As we are winding down operations we’d like to see this old workhorse find a good home.
Model Number – GR-46
Serial Number – 91287
Size 12″ / 14″
Motor 5 HP
Volts 220
Phase 3
Amps 14
Serial # 473H82
Follow this link to see photos..
http://www.wci-inc.com/dewalt/
If you need parts for dewalt radial arm saw, go to http://stores.ebay.com/wolfe-machinery-co.They have anything you need.
I have a DeWalt radial arm saw for sale. I purchased it impulsively, excited about being able to make large cuts–but realized that I don’t have the power for triple phase(I’d need a converter) and mostly, I don’t really have the room in my shop to set it up.
Machine: DeWalt GE
Model #: 642
Serial #: 361770
POLYPHASE INDUCTION
H.P.: 7.5
AMP: 22/11
VOLTS: 220/440
CY.: 60
PH: 3
R.P.M.: 3425
RISE: 55 degrees
FR: 709
WDG.: 201679
RTG.: Hour
I live in Virginia, just outside of D.C.
Travis-Maybe this website will help you. It shows literature for the DeWalt radial arm saws:
http://www.exfactory.com/seelit.aspx?showall=yes&recnum=SR-280348&scanpages=4%20&scanname=DEWALT\GE
Dan,
Look on owwm.com for more info on that model.
Luke
My saw is a dewalt/amf model mb1 I believe from the mid 50′s–I bought it at a garage sale –it is in excellent condition except the blade rotates both clockwise and counter clockwise–I am told that the external resistor on the moter is the cause –is it?–if so where can I get a new one–please let me know
I have a De Walt radial arm saw for sale,model MB-23 sr#89534 any ideas of a price.This unit is in excellent condition.Thanks Doug
I have a Dewalt model GP if anyone is interested in purchasing. I just need more room.
Danny Woodall
501-888-8815
Just bout the most beautiful Millers Falls Router/Planer Kit with everything for $20.
I can’t wait to use it.
I have a model Ge 16 inch deWalt I would like to sell make an offer!
P.S. do not offer to send a check scams are for losers. thank you
I have parts for a Delta-Milwaukee 12″-14″ tablesaw….Motor cover; Blade guard; and,if I can find it, an arbor I had machined w/the proper taper and a 5/8″ arbor so I could use the dado set, moulding head cutters,etc. that I use on my 10″ Unisaw.
I have a Dewalt model R1511 Type B. I am looking for a wire diagram of the motor . A picture of the motor wires would be nice. If anyone could help i would appreciate it.
I have a Dewalt GE RAS 16″ SER# 49001.
I have 6-16″ 1-15″ and 1-14″ blades. The saw is in good condition has been stored inside for years. I got it to restore, now have no room. It is 220 single phase. The person I got it from said it worked well for years. I do not have 220 to hook it up. This is in great looking shape. I want it to go to someone who will appreciate it. Im near Reno NV. Email if interested. achbch@aol.com
we just were given a dewalt Model MMB-22 serial # 87777 does anyone know the year ?
the saw is on its original dewalt stand sits about 4- 5 feet tall and what is this worth cannot find any info on line
I have a 12″ dewalt Radial Arm Saw…Model GP..serail #17248. 220/440 3 ph. 3 HP motor Been stored for last 5-7 years. In good shape has all parts and works. Can anyone give me an idea of what this is worth??
I have A blade size 9″ dewalt ras amf for sale working condition in shop for years covered. It needs to go to A good home. It’s old 1950′s or so.
I picked up a Dewalt RAS, at a garage sale.
Model GW
REL or maybe REF #8
Serial # 109135
Any ideas as to when it was made, runs good, appears to have been well taken care of. Thank you.
I have a DeWalt power shop(AMF)ras Model MB for sale. Also have the disc sander, drum sander, shaper guard, shaper jointer fence, asst shaper cutters, saber saw attachment and dado blade. Have built some great furniture in the past years but my shop days are over and looking for someone living in the Palm Beach, Florida area that would pick-up and pay cash for the RAS. It works fine and has many more years of cutting. Would be glad to E-mail picture of RAS. Almost forgot, it come with the Easy ways to Expert Woodworking by Robert Scharff, this book is all you need for every use and adjustment of the MB ras. Price $600.00
I have a DeWalt radial arm saw model mb1 AMF,what a great saw. I use it daily in my shop. I needed a few parts for it and got everything it needed at The Old Machine , they were very helpful and knowlegable, keep up the great work.
I just bought a Dewalt RAS from Habitat and it is in great shape. The Ser # is 59071792, but I can not find the model # and I don’t have any kind of owner manual with it. Can you tell me how I can ID this saw. It even has a great dust colector with it. I think the blade is 7 1/2 in. I have never used one Thank you for any help
i have my grandfathers woedworking tools from his shop that haven’t been used since the late 60′s all have been inside untill now. a Dewalt GE 16″radial arm saw serial#51131, places it in the 40″s I think, delta double duty #414322. from the late 30′s early40′s delta milwaukee band saw, 10″i think and more for sale. i can get pictures. all in very good condition. will take offers thank you, Marsha Romack
I have an old Dewalt radial arm saw that was given to me. The wiring on the motor was taken apart and I need to find a wiring diagram in order to put it back together. Please help.
The motor is a single phase, 3hp, class B. 18 Amp
RPM 325, 60 cycle FR563, WD’G, 541507-56 Black & Decker model #541404-00. This is all the information that I could get off the motor.
I sure would appreciate any help.
Thank you!!!!!
I have a 1940 12inch DeWalt RAS Model GP Serial# 34859. Motor Model# WMM1H151 Serial# 125X02. Its in pretty good condition and runs great. Has some rust, but not much for being 70 years old. I was just curious as to how much it might be worth??
Thanks;
Dustin Miller
i have a dewalt radial saw for sale …dont know what its worth ….??7739????
Where can I get a motor for a Dewalt model MD. The one I have doesen’t work at all.
Can I get the motor for a model Dewalt model Md fixed at a local
motor repair shop.
I have a amf dewalt 925 radial arm saw that was given to me by a neighbor. The wiring is a mess in the box. The motor hums but that is it. Can somebody help to rewiring this saw to 115 volts so i can use it. thanks
I have an old De Walt saw Model? 500180-00, Serial # 80062059. I’m looking for the switch key–on/off. Any ideas. Thanks