Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 32
MASONRY SAWS
protect it, and then drain the pan to keep the water from freezing. The water on the ground would freeze, and the operator would come in the next day and slip on the frozen ice next to the saw. A simple fix was made by moving the drain plug to the corner, so a bucket could be set beneath the pan to catch the water. By having it in the corner, the bucket missed the adjustment bar of the foot pedal. Something so small to some, but as important to others as the blade guard change.
Being an operator, one can appreciate little things, like a sloped water pan. By sloping the front of the pan, it allows the operator to get closer to the foot pedal and table, while pushing it through. The additional room the slope gives also helps keep the operator from hitting his knee against the table when the pedal comes back up, and affords a more comfortable operating zone with reduced fatigue.
Frames have changed further to an open back that provides the mason the ability to
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AS170 Brick and Mortar Saw
Arbortech's AS170 brick and mortar saw offers extreme levels of precision, accuracy and control, and safety.
Its patented Allsaw cutting technology uses an orbital cutting motion with two forward facing blades that combine to perform both a hammering and a cutting action that allows for the user to have clear visibility and the ability to accurately cut square and deep.
Weighing 9.5 pounds, the AS170 sarw has a cutting depth of 4-3/4 inches and a cutting width of 1/4 inch. The saw features a powerful, 13-amp motor constructed with a dust-resistant, heavy-duty design to ensure long motor life in the toughest environments.
The AS170 generates little flydust, protecting the operator and creating a cleaner and safer environment. The unique design of the saw prevents kickback and is easy to control, which provides additional operator safety.
In addition to brick and mortar, the AS170 can be used to cut fiber cement, fast block, soft sandstone, natural limestone, softer stone, hardwood, chip or plywood, tree roots in the ground, foam, PVC, acrylic and fiberglass sheet.
The AS170 saw is available with four different blades including a general-purpose blade, a plunge blade, tuckpointing blade and switch box blade. The blades feature resharpenable tungsten carbide teeth for longevity. The saw comes with a heavy duty tool bag to transport it to and from the jobsite, and two accessories, a vacuum attachment and blade sharpening disk.
For more information and to view a demonstration of the AS170 brick and mortar saw in action, visit www.AS170.com. IMAS
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