Photo Index - Red Star Products, Inc. - Model 40-A

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Red Star Products, Inc.
Norwalk, OH; Cleveland, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	12"-14"
Submitted By:	Richard O'Connor

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 40-A
Date of Manufacturer:	1946
Serial Number:
Last Updated	8/30/2009 10:45:09 AM

Comments:

Bought this saw from Al Mosera for what I consider a good price (maybe not a "you suck" price, but, hey, for a saw like this with good bearings, smooth running motor, &c.it works for me). Pick up was one of those good experiences: Since I have to take time off from the day job to travel to pick up arn, I try to pack as much as I can into every trip. Left home (Silver Spring, MD) at 2:30am and arrived in Hazlet, NJ around 6:30am. Al and I loaded the saw on the truck and then he took a few minutes before going to work to show me his new shop and stash of vintage machinery. Didn't get to spend as much time as I wanted there, but he had to go earn some $ and I had to move on to my next stop. On the road again by 7:15am. (To continue the story, see my entry for a 20" Rockwell Delta bandsaw.)

The saw does not appear to have been used much - blade looks to be original. I took it apart, cleaned all the grease and dried lubricants, repainted (the base was the biggest job), reassembled, put on a new blade, and made a table. Still have to do some work on the carriage so it will cut dados to perfection - but it functions great as a cut-off saw for now.

Photo 1:

Comments: 1946 Red Star RAS
Source: my non-ferrous camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: full view
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Photo 3:

Comments: detail
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