Masonry Magazine April 2006 Page. 42
SAWS AND BLADES
Victory Machines - MWG 350
Each year, we find new and innovative approaches to what is often thought of as "old technology."
The Stow saw weighs only 118 pounds (53.5 kilograms), and it can be quickly and easily disassembled into components that can be lifted by one person. The TP-10 is durable, with a corrosion-resistant, zinc-plated spider frame, and the saw's water tray is made from corrosion-resistant, high-impact plastic to further reduce weight. To promote stability, a scissor leg stand is available as an option.
There is another new/old company in the saw world. Diamond Vantage, long known for its cost-effective diamond blades, has formed a new company, Victory Machines, to manufacture a line of masonry saws. Its first release is the MWG 350, powered by a six-horsepower Subaru Robin gasoline engine. The 14-inch wet or dry table saw features dual cutting - with the blade fixed and the material moved into the cut or with the blade pivoted as a plunge cutter - and a stainless steel pan for easy cleaning and no rusting. In addition, the blade guard is designed so it stays level as the cutting head travels up and down.
Diamond in the Rough
DIAMOND VANTAGE also introduced a new multipurpose diamond blade, called the Rescue Blade. Designed to cut a wide variety of material, this blade was developed with the rescue squad in mind. Police, fire and rescue units, as well as contractors, can use the blade to cut concrete, masonry materials, PVC, ductile iron and even glass.
Stow has also introduced new diamond blades. Each Stow blade is designed for use by contractors, delivering precision cuts at maximum efficiency. Individual blades can be used effectively on grinders, circular, cut-off, tile and masonry saws, as well as heavy-duty wet and dry saws. The diamond blades range in size from four to 48 inches in diameter for the rigorous cutting of concrete, asphalt, stone and most masonry materials. There are seven blade types within the line: dry/wet cut segmented, small diameter, high-speed dry cutting, specialized dry cutting, tile and masonry, wet cutting concrete and wet cutting asphalt. Their HSC Series combination diamond blades feature a special multipurpose design for use on all masonry materials either wet or dry. The combination line ranges from 12 to 20 inches in diameter.
An impressive cutter, another new blade comes from MK Diamond Products Inc., Torrance, Calif. While most blades have a line of diamonds along the outer cutting edge, the new MK Tiger Tooth multipurpose blade has diamonds in a spiraling pattern running from edge to center. In sizes ranging from four inches to 14 inches, the new design is available for air, gas and hydraulic saws and cutting masonry, iron, concrete and PVC, among other materials.
Each year, we find new and innovative approaches to what is often thought of as "old technology," such as saws, blades, drills and bits, New materials, new manufacturing methods and new designs seem to come along at a steady pace, each aimed at making the mason's job easier, faster and more accurate. Like you, we welcome the chance to see the newest and brightest stars in this galaxy.