Complete 2014 Catalog

50 TR SERIES SLAB SAWS

Whatever the job, these rugged slab saws are designed for years of dependable service. Our Powerglide Feed System, coolant recirculating system, hood safety switch, superior materials, etc., give you a large slab saw that is easy to use and built to last. While the diameter of the saw blades makes a differ- ence in the size of the saw and its components, the features and construction of the TR-18, TR- 24 and TR-36 Slab Saws are much the same. *NOTE: The standard TR Series slab saws are designed for lapidary use. For other industrial or commercial uses, modifications must be made to the saws. Please call us with your specifications to receive a quote. SAW BOX AND HOOD The tank not only serves to contain the coolant lu- bricant essential to the cutting process, it also forms the foundation or chassis for the saw mechanisms. In the TR Series, the tank is made of welded steel plate rather than sheet metal. Legs are heavy duty angle iron welded to the tank and braced to support the saw and heavy loads. The saw is solid with almost no vibration. The hood is lighter weight steel for easier lifting, with a clear, plexiglass window for viewing the saw blade in operation. The hood confines the saw while in operation for safety's sake, and also confines the coolant which is thrown in a heavy spray from the rotating blade. The TR-36 has gas springs to help raise and lower the hood. The two smaller saws have lock- ing elbow braces with safety locking pin. Two safety switches on all three saws prevent the motor from running when the hood is up. THEMODELTRSERIES LAPIDARYSLABSAWS Built to handle large and heavy pieces of rock, these saws are also widely used in industry for other applications— cutting concrete and asphalt specimens for testing in construction projects, slicing core samples in the oil industry, geological specimens, etc.*

The TR Series rock saws (shown above is the TR-24 model) are re-designed and improved saws that we developed from the models we pur- chased from Contempo Lapidary in 1997. In turn, Contempo had developed their large saws from principles and features used by long time manufac- turers such as Highland Park, Beacon Star, Frantom and others. Some of these older saws are still in operation after 50–60 years. We build our modern- ized saws to the same high standards of long life and performance.

MAXIMUMWork piece SIZES

Height

Blade Size

Length

Model

TR-18

18"

6 1 ⁄ 4

"

16"

8 3 ⁄ 4

"

TR- 24

24"

20"

TR- 36

36"

14"

25"