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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.
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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.
Model
Blade Size
Height
Length
MAXIMUMWork piece SIZES
TR-18
18"
6
1
⁄
4
"
16"
TR- 24
24"
8
3
⁄
4
"
20"
TR- 36
36"
14"
25"