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   Guest_ | May 28, 1999 06:13am | #1

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   Kinger, I can't help much, but I notice no other responses to your questions. Back in 1967, I was still a DIYer, and went shopping for a 10" radial arm saw. At that time both Sears and Montgomery Ward sold 10" radial arm saws, and I looked at the Ward model. I ended up buying a used Sears saw for $100, but I remember the new saw prices being in the $250-275 range. The Wards saw had a high-rpm spindle for router/shaper use, and the power was comparable to the Sears (i.e., sufficient for light duty). The Sears was convertible to 220/240 V, and I'd guess the Wards was too. As I recall, the Wards motor gave greater clearance for cutting thicker stock. I think Montgomery Ward went out of the nameplate tool business in the late 60's or early 70's... maybe someone else can confirm.

   If I were in your shoes, I'd look for a used Sears model. You would be more likely to be able to obtain parts or repair services.

   (By the way, I still have the old Sears saw, and use it from time to time for work in the shop)

   Good luck, Steve

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   Guest_ | May 29, 1999 05:04pm | #2

   *I had (still have, sort of) a Wards TPC-2610A. The motor burned out a bearing, and I never could get it fixed. As I recall, I bought the saw about 1968.The motor ran at 20,000 rpm, and was geared down to 3450 rpm for the saw. The 20,000 spindle had and external connection so could be used for routing, etc. This was a mixed blessing, since the bearing went bad while I was doing some routing. Since the saw shaft had only a small gear instead of the large motor armature, it had better clearance. As I recall it would do a one pass cutoff on a 4x4. I remember it as a nice saw, but Wards quit the tool business a while ago and so no parts are available.The manual, which I still, have does not have anything to suggest conversion to 220 is possible.

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   Kinger | May 29, 1999 05:10pm | #3

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   I am looking at a used 10" wards radial arm saw
   Its a Wards Power Craft Model TPC.2610C
   Does anyone have this saw ?
   What amp is the moter ?
   Can it be converted to 220 ?
   How is the power?
   Do you have a manual?
   When were they sold?