Masonry Magazine October 2012 Page. 30
SAWS AND SAW BLADES
After the jig has been adjusted and the saw head height locked in, the operator can switch between all three types of cuts without any change to the cutting setup. The reliable accuracy of the Higgins Jig provides a consistent axis point on both cuts and eliminates the need to clean out the residual material inside corner veneers. The Higgins Jig also can be used to cut corner veneers in river rock, other irregularly shaped materials, and any masonry product.
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A more controlled cut is allowed, by preventing the blade from running up the brick.
As the jig evolved over time, Higgins realized a simple addition that could further increase its efficiency: a riser pad. By elevating the desired material to be cut, the blade approaches the material at a head-on angle, rather than at the lower part of the blade. This allows for a more controlled cut by preventing the blade from running up the brick. The more control the operator has during the cut, the less time the blade spends inside the brick, producing a faster cut and an increased blade life. Cutting time is reduced by 20 percent, and production using the jig increases to 1,500 to 1,800 corner cuts per day from a single saw. Further, the riser pad allows for flat veneers to be cut quickly and efficiently.
A dynamic duo
THIS ADVANCED, yet simple, jig is the product of two businesses that grew up down the street from each other in Torrance, Calif. Higgins Brick and MK Diamond have a 50-year history, dating back to when Higgins Brick was using just a few small MK Diamond saws in their plants. As MK Diamond's catalog grew, the products became an essential part of Higgins Brick's production.
Now with the introduction of the Higgins Jig, both Higgins Brick and MK Diamond are encouraging other masons to excel in the veneer business. Even brick plants that produce full bricks, plants that have never ventured into the veneer industry now can easily turn their leftover stock into perfect, profitable veneer cut brick. The Higgins Jig fits any saw in the MK-5000 series. IMAS
Steven Clemensen is technical writer for MK Diamond. For more information, contact MK Diamond at 800-421-5830, or visit www.mkdiamond.com.