Photo Index - DeWalt Products Co. - GS

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Manufactured/Badged by:
DeWalt Products Co.
Leola, PA; Lancaster, PA; Towson, MD

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	9"
Submitted By:	Greg Coffin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	GS
Date of Manufacturer:	circa 1948
Serial Number:	66261
Last Updated	12/3/2009 8:32:10 PM

Comments:

I bought this from a fellow that was closing down his shop. I didn't really need another RAS, but I liked the look of it and it needed a good home. I tore it down and cleaned everything I could. The internal start switch was worn to the point that the motor would not start reliably. I rebuilt the split-phase motor by replacing the bearings, repairing damaged winding leads, removing the original start switch and using a remote Sinpac start switch.

The saw appears to be all original, and complete. The trolley bearings are a little rough, but work fine for now. I plan to keep the saw in its current 'patina', though I plan to build a new table for it soon. The mfg date was derived using Rick Antrobus' date calculator.

Though similar to the DeWalt MBC, there are some slight differences. The motor yoke casting is slightly heavier in the frame and the pull handle. The cast iron arm has a 'floor' above the trolley bearing groove, rather than cast ribs. The column is slightly larger diameter, and the column base is a heavier casting. Otherwise, many of the parts will interchange.

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Comments: DeWalt GS as purchased
Source: Greg Coffin

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Comments: DeWalt GS as purchased
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Comments: Original switch box with non-original light switch
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Comments: Column tag
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