Restoration

DeWalt 1500 radial arm saw

A DeWalt 1500 radial arm saw restoration, from teardown to finished machine. Browse all galleries.

01Radial arm saw model plate
02Radial arm saw motor plate
03Radial arm saw, front left view
04Radial arm saw, front right view
05Radial arm saw, back view
06Radial arm saw, left side view
07Bare wires found during teardown
08More bare wires found during teardown
09Additional bare wiring issues
10Cracked wire insulation
11Old plug before replacement
12New cable protection installed
13Worn bearings before replacement
14Building a stand from old desks
15A cleaning mishap during restoration
16Matching paint color for the restoration
17An unexpected mishap during the build
18Cabinet top built from an old desk
19Assembling the restored saw and cabinet
20The finished cabinet
21A clean test cut on the restored saw
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