When cutting with a circular saw or a table saw, the cutting motion is always against the motion of the saw blade. But what about a radial-arm saw? Should one make the cut by pulling the saw through the stock (which would be with the blade), or by pushing the saw through the stock (against the blade)?

While one could feasibly make an argument for either option, there is only one correct answer.

Learn the proper method for cutting with your radial-arm saw in Should You Push or Pull Your Radial-Arm Saw? Additionally, you'll learn how to safely protect yourself and your stock in the event that the saw blade grabs the stock.

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