Northfield Foundry & Machine No. 4 Tilting Arbor Variety Saw Table Saws

TILTING

ARBOR

NORTHFIELD

VARIETY

SAWS

A

PRODUCT

YEARS

Northfield Tilting Arbor Variety Saws are engineered
and built by a company with over sixty years of exper­ience in
machinery.
machined
of manufacturing. Completed machines are carefully
inspected using
insure
maintained. These machines possess features desired
for variety sawing in most applications. The rugged
construction of these machines allow
for cutting metals, plastics and compositions as well
as woods.

WIDE

Northfield Tilting Arbor Variety Saws are available
in four different models, each of which is designed for

EXPERIENCE

the

and

that

CHOICE

OF

OVER

manufacture

All

machine components are accurately

carefully controlled during each phase

the

only

the

of

quality

latest in testing equipment to

highest quality standards are

OF

MODELS

60

woodworking

them

to be used

a variety of uses. Each model can accommodate saws
from

14

" to 18". The saw arbor can be tilted from 0°

45°

through a conveniently located

to
vertical saw
capacity for each machine is listed on the specifi­cation page.

THE

GAUGES

furnished consist of two sliding, combination, cut-off
or mitre gauges with dovetail gauge strips permitting
them

An adjustable rack and pinion type rip fence

nished. A double face, box type fence can be fur­nished as an option . This fence provides an additional
6" rip capacity.

adjustment

to be drawn clear of

of 4" is standard. The stock

the

hand

table without falling.

wheel. A

is

fur-

EACH

MACHINE

Each NORTHFIELD machine is carefully tested with modern vibration analyzing
equipment. Thus, even conditions hidden from view which might interfere with the
smooth, long life of the machine are detected

IS

ELECTRONICALLY

and

BALANCED

corrected.

BRETT

TYPE

GUARD

OPTIONAL

An

automatic
vated from the regular start-stop
station is offered as an optional extra. A
hand

operated remote control brake is avail-

able

with

or

power when the brake is applied.

Guards of various types with splitters
anti-kick back dogs are available including
the Surty, Flohr
trical components are completely encased
and all wire is inside flexible conduit.

PRECISION

All tables on Northfield Tilting Arbor

Variety Saws, whether stationary or rolling
are carefully seasoned, heavily ribbed
precision planed

FEATURES

electric brake which is acti-

pushbutton

without a switch

and

Brett

to

cut

and

type . All elec-

TABLES

and

polished to

maintain

the

and

accuracy. A graduated scale is marked on
the top for ripping widths. Dovetailed slots
are provided for the sliding gauges.

ROLLING

Three different models of the Number 4
Tilting Arbor Variety Saw are available with
rolling tables
and

accurate cross cutting. The standard
rolling top has a
The

solid rolling section model has a 50" x
54"

rolling section

hard

to

handle
rolling table is designed for use with jigs
fixtures
section .
measures 36" x 52".
tions on all of the above machines roll on
precision sealed for life ball bearings
life
machines have sliding dado openings and the
large rolling top machines have a removable
dado throat.

and

that

The

constant

TABLES

to

facilitate mitering, grooving

17

W' x

45

W' rolling section.

to

accurately

panel

stock.

need

to

be secured to the rolling

rolling section on

The

accuracy.

cut

wide

The

this

non-stationary sec-

Standard

and

slotted

and

table

for

long

e·

HIGH
LIFE,

QUALITY,

SAWARBOR

LONG

0

The Saw Arbor of high quality stress-proof steel runs
in precision heavy-duty sealed-for-life ball bearings.
An

arbor extension can be furnished with the machine

that

accommodates dado heads up to

totally-enclosed, fan-cooled motor is

4"

built

wide.

on

The

the

arbor and is controlled by a magnetic switch with

pu~h-button

station.

which

is

vital to a precision machine of this type. The
careful machining and close fit of these components
enable the arbor to be smoothly tilted by a large easily
reached
provided to lock

hand

wheel. A positive locking device is

the

arbor in any position .

The arbor carriage is mounted in gibbed ways in the

and

cradle

can be adjusted vertically by a large hand

wheel.

EXTRA
SURFACES
CARRIAGE

The Arbor Carriage Cradle

LARGE

FOR

CRADLE

is

mounted on two excep-

BEARING

ARBOR

fj

tionally large segments as may be seen on the illustra­tion. These segments provide a large bearing surface

ONE
STRENGTH

The Base
maximum strength and has a pleasing design.
machine

PIECE

is

a heavy one-piece casting engineered

components

MAXIMUM

CASTING

are securely

6)

attached

to

for

All

the

base permitting vibration-free operation for optimum

accuracy. A 6" outlet near

permits an easy connection to

the

bottom of this base

standard

dust

collec-

tion systems.

I

NORTHFIELD NUMBER 4 TILTING ARBOR VARIETY

WITH

SAW
EXTENDED
ADJUST

STANDARD

TA5LE

FENCE

.

SURTY

TO RIGHT AND MICROMETER

GUARD. 12

··

INTERIOR

VIEW

VARIETY

(WITH TABLE REMOVED)

SAW

. (MODEL SHOWN HAS MECHANICAL BRAKE)

OF

NORTHFIELD NUMBER 4 TILTING ARBOR

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

Saw

Capacity

14"

Saw

14"

Saw

16"

Saw

16"

Saw

18"

Saw

18"

Saw

Saw

Arbor

Vertical

Saw

Arbor

Speed

Motor

H.P.
Optional
Standard
Optional

Dado

Capacity
Stationary
Size

of

Rolling

Complete

Rip

Capacity

Pinion

Type

Rack

and

Extended
Rip

Capacities

Crosscut
Dado

Capac'rr.

Extension
Height

of

Floor

Space

Net

Weight
Domestic
Export

Shipping

Cubic

Measure

NORTHFIELD

Projects
Projects

of 45•

Tlltif

Projects

Projects

of 45•

Tlltif

Projects

Projects

of

4!1°

Tlltif

nits

Adjustment
(RPM)

Std.

(TEFC)

Motor

H.P.

Arbor

Diameter

Arbor

Diameter 1 ", 1 Y•"

with

Thin

Collar"'

Table

Size

Table

Table

Size

with

Fence
Pinion
Tables

(Optional

Capacity

of

Is

led

Table

Above

Shipping

Standard

Rip
Available

Table

Wt.

Fence

Floor

Wt.

Rack

Size

with

Extras)

If

Arbor

&

TILTING

12"
24"

w/Legs-54"

36" w/

Legs-66"

12

" (left)

24" (left)

Number

14",

Standard

16"

3"

2Y

•"

4"
3"
5"

3

%"

4

, 18"

o• to 45•

4"

3600

5

7Y>, 10

1'/s"

13/ 16"

36"

X 44"

None

36"

x44"

30"

35"x4

Y•"

42"

Rip

Capacity

Rip

Capacity

Rip

-21

-33"

Capacity

" Rip Capacity (left)

Rip Capacity (left)

32"

4"HH

34"

44" X 56

"

1680

1800

2000

67 cu. ft.

ARBOR

VARIETY

Number

Standard

4 woth
Rollong

Table

14",16", 18"

3"

2

Y•"

4"
3"
5"

3%"

o•

to 45•

4"

3600

5

7

y,,

10

1~"

1"

, 1

Y•"

13/ 16"

1'2"

x45Y>''

22
17

V."x451'2"

40" X 45

34"

35"x4

Y•"

12"

12" w/
24" w/Legs
36" w/Legs

31

" Rolling

Rolling Table
Adjusts

to

34"

46"

X

59
1960 3000 2900
2000
2160 3500 3400

70cu

. ft.

Number

Solod

14",

22

50" X 54"

Y>''

~5"x4Y•"

2"

Blocks-48"

49"

4"

1

/2

" 55" X 92"

SAWS

4 woth

Rollong

Table

16",18"

3"

2

W'
4"
3"
5"

3

%"

o·

to

45• o• to 45•

4"

3600

5 5

7

Y>.

10

1~"

1

",

1 Y

•"

13/16"

Y2''

x 45

Y>"

..

34"

-46"

Rip
Rip Capacity

-58"

Rip Capacity

-70"

Rip Capacity

Rolling 49" Rolling

3

Y>"

34" 34"

3300 3200

170cu

. ft. 170 cu. ft.

Number
Slotted

14

22

Capacity

4 woth

Rollong

Table

",

16", 18"

3"

2

Y4'
4"
3"
5"

3

%"

4"

3600

7

Y>,

10

1

Ys"

1 ", 1

Y•"

13

/16"

1'2

" X 45

36"

X 52"

••

34"

35" x4Y4'

3

Y,"

53"

X 78"

y,

•

'

HMeasured perpendicular
HHMust

use

special dado throat.

EQUIPMENT

WITH

Saw blade guard, two combination sliding mitre

to

top of table

from

highest projection of blade.

FURNISHED

MACHINE

cut

off guages, 2 wood filler strips,

or

adjustable rack

fence, arbor

ing pin,

INCLUDES:

and

nut

wrench, arbor hold-

19

W' extension

guage, instruction parts manual.

SPECIAL

CONTACT

MODIFICATIONS:

FACTORY

-··-'

pinion type

for

1

&..-..r

*Optional - specify when ordering.

EXTRA

Hand
micrometer
double face rip fence,

rip

rip

Dado
specifications.

VOLTAGES AVAILABLE
200-

..

,fe/d

EQUIPMENT:

brake, electric brake, table extensions,

adjustment

4"

throat

plate, various electrical

208,

230/460, 575. Please specify.

FOUNDRY

••Rolling

on rip fence,

Dado extension,

(3

phase only)

&

MACHINE

Northfield, Minnesota 55057, U.S.A. Call 507-645-5641

table longer than stationary table.

CO.

6/81

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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15

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, ELECTRICAL

UNPACKING, LUBRICATION
OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

MAIN ASSEMBLY
APRON TILTING ASSEMBLY

APRON ASSEMBLY

STOCK GUIDE ASSEMBLIES

NO.

4 TABLE SAW MOTOR, DADO EXTENSION

LOWER TABLE ASSEMBLY, ROLLER TOP

SLIDING TABLE ASSEMBLY, ROLLER TOP

BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY, WIRING, FLOOR PLAN

NUMERICAL PARTS LIST

ANY
IS
BODILY
CAUTION
SAFETY
LUBRICATION
CONTAINED
ARE

INFORMATION.
FAMILIARIZE

CONTENTS
THE

MACHINERY

CAPABLE

OF

INJURY.

AT

All

RULES,

IN

FOR

YOUR

YOURSELF

PRIOR

MACHINE.

INSTRUCTIONS

THE

COMPLETELY

USED

CAUSING

USE

TIMES.

OPERATION

FOR

CUTTING

SERIOUS

EXTREME

THE

AND

MANUAL

PROTECTION

AND

WITH

TO

OPERATING

THE

Revised 1982

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The safety rules contained herein are printed

observe them strictly. If there are any portions of this manual that you

for

hesitate to contact your supervisor

Your undivided attention is required when operating this machine. Concentrate fully on the task at hand and

accord the arbor saw the respect a machine
safe, efficient operation. The following list of safety instructions are general
rate specific rules related to your application.

1.

Do

not wear loose clothing while operating this machine.

2. At all times give your full attention to the machine while operating.

3.

Be

sure the guard is in position before operating machine.

4. The blade should be raised only high enough to make the cut thru the stock.

5. A push stick must be used when ripping narrow pieces.
Be

6.

7.

8. The dust collection system should be turned on before operating machine.

9. When operating, stand slightly to the left of the saw blade. Never

10
11

sure to select the

Keep the floor around the machine clean, also the table surface.

. Make sure on rolling table machines the table is locked, except when in use.
. Make sure the saw blade has come to a complete stop before making any adjustments on the machine.

proper

clarification.

of

blade

for

for

your protection and well-being. Read them carefully and

do

not understand completely,

this type is due. Usage of your good

in

nature and you will want to incopo-

your

type of cut.

in

line.

common

do

sense is essential

not

for

12.

Clear scrap pieces by the blade with a scrap stick, never use your fingers.

13

. Check stock

14.

Be sure to know where the stop and start control is located on the machine.

15.

Make sure the saw blade has come to a complete stop before leaving machine.

16

. Check the saw blade periodically

17

. Be sure the machine is properly grounded .

18.

When installing the blade, be sure the

19

. Make sure all electrical power is turned off and cannot be accidently restarted before making any

ments, replacements, lubrication

20.

Always wear

21. Use

22. Use

the
all guards, jigs, fixtures , push sticks, feather boards, and holding devices, which will add to

safety of the operator.

WARNING:

Under normal work usage, and if

age is

efficiently
Voltage
order.

supplied

on

on

for

nails, staples, etc. before cutting.

for

dullness, cracks, teeth missing, etc.

arbor

or

repairs.

proper

arbor

eye and ear protection around machinery.

wrench furnished to loosen and tighten the

ELECTRICAL

Connections and changes in electrical
connections should be made by a quali­fied electrician only.

proper

to

the

motor

the voltage as connected at the factory.

the

machine

will

your

vary

saw will

as

per

(full) volt-

operate

customer

nut is tight.

arbor

nut.

CONNECTIONS

Connect power supply wires to terminals L-1, L-2,

and L-3

blade end of the motor, the saw blade must be turning
in a clockwise direction. If not, change any two of the
terminal wires to change direction of saw blade rota-

tion. If the saw blade does not turn

direction, the nut may come loose and the blade may

fly off the

in

the magnetic starter. Looking from the saw

in

arbor

.

adjust-

a clockwise

2

UNPACKING

Your NORTHFIELD VARIETY SAW was checked
and operated before it left the factory to be shipped to
you.

Remove crating and secure the machine to the
floor , the protective coating of rust preventive

com-

pound should be removed from all parts of the machine

LUBRICATION

The ball bearings in the
sealed for the life of the bearing.

A good grade of SAE
grease are recommended
requiring oiling or greasing.

A few

drops

of oil should be applied to the tilting
screw bearing, which is next to the tilting screw hand
wheel.

Apply a light coat

of

tilting screws.

Use a light coat of oil on the
which has two bearings on the tilting apron located
inside the machine.

A multi-purpose grease should be used on the
tilting apron rockers

as

motor

are lubricated and

20

oil and a multi-purpose

for

general use on all parts

oil to both of the elevating and

motor

elevating shaft,

needed.

by a good grade of kerosene or a good grade of non­inflammable material. Care must be taken to see that
all elevating and tilting screws are clean.

Lubricate all parts as per lubrication instructions.
Check to make sure that all parts move freely without
binding

The

or

striking.

motor

elevating shaft gears should be kept

well greased.

Apply a light film of oil to the two cable cross cut
gauge slides every day. Keep the slides clean. If the
slides should become sticky , wash out with kerosene
and

dry

before applying oil.

door

Remove

on the side of the machine and clean
out saw dust from the metal chute every day. If the
machine is hooked up to a dust collection system, it will
not be necessary to clean the dust chute but once a
week.

Be sure to wipe

off

excess oil and grease when

servicing.

OIL

-

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GOOD

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20

3

OPERATIONAL CONTROLS

ELEVATING SAW ARBOR

There

is

one control used to set the height of the
saw arbor. This
reference
clockwise will raise the

tilting arbor hand wheel
for any angle from 0 degrees to 45 degrees.

pointer Z-11 0 dwg. Z-279) up with the angle on the
degree scale and lock

the extension and the
the table.

the push button station
brake hand knob to apply the brake and wait till the
motor stops.

No.

To

set arbor tilt loosen the lock knob and turn the

In

setting for any angle desired, line the degree

If using a dado extension when tilting make sure

In

using the hand brake , first shut off the

is

the arbor elevating hand wheel (see

5,

drawing Z-279) turning the hand wheel

arbor

to the desired height.

TILTING

SAW

ARBOR

(6

, dwg. Z-279) clockwise to set

in

place with the lock knob.

dado

do

not hit any place under

HAND BRAKE

(8,

dwg. Z-279) then pull on the

motor

at

RIP FENCE

For coarse adjustment of the rip fence pull out the
spider table pins and relocate the fence to the desired
position and reinsert the pins. Once the rip fence has

been positioned adjusting can be made by loosening
the lock plate handle and turning the hand knob.

Turning the hand knob clockwise will move the

fence into the saw blade. After the rip fence is in proper

position to the saw blade, lock in place with the locking
plate handle.

MICROMETER

Coarse adjustment of the micrometer rip fence is

the same as the standard rip fence.

In

order to move the fence, first loosen the locking
plate handle, then loosen the thumb screw. This will
allow you to turn the hand knob so
as

close

as

possible to the desired setting.

Now your fine adjustment can be made by turning
the thumb screw back to clamp the adjusting shaft.
Then by turning the micrometer hand knob clockwise
it will move the fence into the saw blade.

When the desired setting has been obtained, lock
the fence in place by turning the locking plate handle.

RIP FENCE

as

to move the fence

.

..

4

MITER

The

miter

gauge
degrees either to the right
(14, dwg. Z-279) loosen the hand

GAUGE

will

go

from 0 degrees

or

left, to set the miter gauge

knob

(DK-3) and turn

to 60

the miter gauge and set the angle on the degree scale
and lock

NOTE:

place with the hand

REPLACING SAW BLADE

Make sure that the power is off and that

knob

.

motor

in

cannot be accidently started.

First place the
vided at the end of the
arbor

shaft from turning. Remove the throat plate ( 13,

arbor

holding pin in the hole

arbor

shaft to keep the

pro-

motor

dwg. Z-279) by lifting up.

Then use the

arbor

wrench provided to remove

the arbor nut (13, dwg. Z-279) and the loose saw collar

arbor

by turning the

nut clockw ise.

After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the
arbor

is tight by turning counter clockwise, and remove

arbor

the

holding pin before starting the motor .

SQUARING ARBOR

TILT

When checking for squareness , elevate the motor

to its

highest

Check the

position

arbor

without

forcing

it at the

top

squareness by placing a square on
the table (not on the throat plate) and the leg of the
square against the side

of

the saw blade (not against

the teeth of the blade).

To

base

adjust

under

the blade look on the inside of the main

the

motor

arbor

and locate the arbor tilti

ng
connecting arm (17, dwg. Z-280) and remove the dust
guard (14, dwg. Z-280). The tilting stop screw (16, dwg.
Z-280) is located at the far end of the

arbor

tilting screw
(10, dwg. Z-280), the tilting stop screw controls the
vertical position of the blade.

nut

Next loosen the jam

tilting stop screw

in

to provide a gap between the arbor

(15, dwg. Z-280) and turn

tilting screw and the tilting stop screw for adjustment
of the saw blade .

Then square the saw blade to the table by turni

arbor

tilting hand wheel till the saw blade is square to

ng

the table. Once the saw blade is square to the table
turn the tilting screw

arbor

tilting screw and lock in place with the jam nut.

out

until it contacts the end of the

Then replace the dust mover .

Now if the tilting degree scale (20, dwg . Z-279)

does not line up with the degree pointer

(1

01,

dwg.
Z-279) loosen two screws (19, dwg. Z-279) on the scale
and readjust the scale to the pointer. Then retighten
the two screws to lock the degree scale in place.

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NUMERICAL

PARTS

LIST

Z-0
Z-1
Z-2

Z-3
Z-4
Z-5
Z-6
Z-7
Z-8
Z-9
Z-11
Z-12

Z-13
Z-14
Z-16
Z-17
Z-20
Z-24
Z-25
Z-26
Z-27

Z-29A
Z-29AD Crosscut
Z-30
Z-31
Z-40 Table rest lug ,
Z-60 Push button

61

Z­Z-67F
Z-67R
Z-68 Front end bell inside bearing
Z-69
Z-70
Z-83 Fence
Z-85
Z-86 Motor saw collar, front
Z-87 Motor saw collar, rear
Z-88

Z-89

Z-100 Main floor base
Z-101 Main base
Z-102 Table throat plate pads (steel)
Z-103
Z-104 Apron lower
Z-105
Z-106

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Z-108
Z-109
Z-110 Degree scale pointer (aluminum)

111

Z­Z-112 Apron tilting screw connecting arm shaft
Z-113
Z-114
Z-116

117

Z-

Z-118

Main floor base

Table

Motor base (box type)
Apron tilting screw base bearing bracket
Main base stationary cradles (infeed-outfeed)
Motor swing apron
Motor shaft elevating bearing
Apron screw tilting connecti
Apron rocker (infeed side)
Apron (outfeed side)
Outside dust chute
Apron dust wing (outfeed)
Apron dust wing (infeed)
Upper gear rack slide casting

Stationary lower spider

Motor base box gib
Table rear extension (U-type)
Table legs
Upper gear rack gear locking plate
Locking plate hand knob
Locking plate handle
Crosscut gauge

gauge-

Rear bracket (micro . adj.)

Front bracket (micro. adj.)

Outside
Motor
Motor

Motor
Motor

Table extension leg base

Double face rip fence
Arbor

Table throat plate (aluminum)

Motor
Motor elevating screw
Motor
Motor
Motor

Apron tilting screw

Apron tilting screw floating bearing
Apron tilting screw floating bearing
Apron tilting screw hand knob brass insert
Main floor base dust pan
Motor

dust
end bell,
end bell, rear

fan cover, rear
fan

wrench

door

swing apron guard spacer

elevating screw gear

elevating hand wheel shaft
elevating screw gear

elevating direction

drilled

double

holder

chute

front

door

studs

bumper

ring-5'12''

casting

ring-

wing

bolt

face

bracket

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6"

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arrow-

arm

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outer

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collar

Z-119
Z-120 Tilting degree plate (aluminum)
Z-121
Z-122
Z-123
Z-124
Z-125
Z-126
Z-127
Z-128
Z-130
Z-131
Z-133
Z-134
Z-135
Z-138
Z-139
Z-147
Z-163 Thin motor collar
Z-164
Z-166
Z-167 Micrometer barrel collar
Z-168
Z-170
Z-172
Z-173
Z-174
Z-175
Z-176 Rip fence table rail
Z-178
Z-182 Brake band spring
Z-183 Brake cable Assembly
Z-184
Z-185 Limit switch mounting block
Z-186 Cotter key
Z-191 L
Z-193 Surty
Z-195
Z-196 Brett guard

Z-204
Z-205 Dust shield (outfeed)
Z-206 Detachable
Z-207 Tilting screw cover (wide) 1-5/ 8
Z-208
Z-233
Z-248 Main floor base steel
Z-249 Main floor base
Z-250
Z-274 Spacing collars
Z-296 Splitter pad 16"
Z-319 Dado extension nut
Z-320 Dado loose collar
Z-321 - Dado shaft lock
Z-322

A-31 Hand wheel
W-2

Motor

elevating direction

Crosscut gauge degree plate
Crosscut gauge steel slide
Crosscut gauge locking hand
Upper gear rack gear

Hand knob shaft
Stud slide for miter gauge
Spider table pins
Spider holddown
Motor

bearing , front

Motor

bearing , rear

Arbor

shaft

No. 15 Woodruff key

Motor

arbor

nut

Stator

Motor

bearing lock rings

Motor

elevating screw thrust bearing

Arbor

extension

Micrometer adj. shaft

Micrometer knob
Dado throat plate (aluminum)
Bearing spacer ring
Apron

upper

Motor

elevating screw lower collar

Motor elevating shaft gear spacing collar

Motor

end bell studs (long)

Limit switch (brake)

Stop rod

guard-

Flohr guard

Dust shield (infeed)

Tilting screw cover (narrow) 1-5/

motor

5 H.P.

Arbor

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Dado extension lock

Dado wrench

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Z-59
Z-1

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Z-180
Z-181
Z-183

Z-182
Z-187
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ZRT-36
ZRT-37
ZRT-62
Z-152
Z-154
Z-156
Z-160
Z-

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Z-162
Z-

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Z-176
Z-190
Z-200
Z-273
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516-1HHCS Cap screws (4)
203BB Ball bearings (2)
516-114HHCS
DK-3 Hand knob
Z-188 Stop pin
Z-192 Table extension legs

Brake

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Brake mount plate
Brake band
Cable lock lug
Brake cable (std)
Brake spring
Brake cable for limit switch
Woodruff key
Cotter pin (1)

Set screw

Cap screws (

Set screws (2)

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TABLE ASSEMBLY

Sliding table, left side

Bevel gauge

Bearing holders
Sliding stock stop (for sq. rods)
Side handle
Stop rod lock bolts
Gauge table pins
Stop

rod (short)
Stop rod (long)
Stop rod block (for round rods)
Ball bearing shaft
Slot filler strip
Hand knob
Hand knob lock
Slide handle mounting

Table lock handle
Thumb

screw

Capscrews

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LOWER TABLE ASSEMBLY

ZRT-31
ZRT-

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ZRT-

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ZRT-

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ZRT-38

39

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Stationary table
Lower stationary table
Table

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Table

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Hand knob lock plates
Ball bearing holders

Z-146
Z-148
Z-149

Z-150

Z-153
Z-169

Z-171

Z-26
316-134SP
516JN
516-114
SHSS

14-12SHSS
38-214SHSS
38-JN
38W
38-114BHCS
38-1 HHCS Cap screws (9)
38-1 SHSS Set screws

12-134HHCS Cap screws
38-114HHCS Cap screws
Z-251
Z-189
14-12RHMS
14W
6-14DS Dust pan
38-1 HHCS Dust chute ring bolts
1 0-34RHMS Tilting degree plate screws
12-112HHCS Table leg to base bolts (4)
12

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38-34HHCS Table
516-1HHCS
516N
12-13HHCS Table rear extension bolts (2)
14-316FHCS
12-114HHCS
58-112HHCS
38-1 HHCS

38-1SQSS
38-112HHCS
38LN
316-112SP
316-134SP
38-12SHSS
38-114HHCS
14-58RHMS
38-1SHSS
12-1HHCS
38-12SHSS
38-112HHCS
38-114SQSS
38LN
10-14RHMS
12-112HHCS
38N
38AN
15K
5100-137

Ball bearings
Gear rack
Gear
Gear shaft
Gear rack gib
Adjusting plate
Ball bearing shaft
Table lock hand knobs
Spring pin (1)
Jam nut (5)

Set screws
Setscrews
Set screws (2)
Jam nuts (2)
Flat washers (8)
Pivot bolts (8)

Lower table crank No. 63118-M1
Stop pin
Dust pan screws (8)
Dust pan washers (8)

Tablethroatplatesupportbolts
Tablethroatplatesupportnuts

Motor
Apron rocker bolts
Main base stationary cradle bolts
Apron dust wing bolts
Apron

Apron
Apron

Motor

Motor
Motor
Motor
Tilting degree pointer screws (2)
Apron tilting set screw
Apron tilting screw bracket bolts
Apron tilting screw hand wheel screws (2)
Motor
Motor
Motor
Crosscut gauge degree plate screws (4)
Stock guide bolts (2)
Motor
Motor
Woodruff
Snap ring (2)

(5)
(3)

(9)

(6)
(8)

drive

screws

throat

plate pad screws

guard swing apron spacer bolts

upper

bumper

upper

bumper

upper

bumper
elevating screw lower collar spring pin (1)
elevating screw gear spring pin (1)
elevating shaft hand wheel screws (2)
elevating shaft bearing bracket front screws

base gib holding bolts (6)
base gib set screws (3)
base gib lock nuts (3)

nuts (4)
acorn nuts (4)

key (1)

(7)

(6)

(4)
bolt (1)
screws (2)
set screw lock nut

(1)

(2)

(4)

(4)

(4)

(2)

(6)

(1)

(2)

(2)

15

SAFETY GUIDES

Read Completely Before Attempting To Operate Carbide Tipped Saw Blades

• This leaflet of safety and operating
instructions is not intended to
not totally comprehensive; that
does not, and cannot, cover every
possible safety problem which may

in

using specialized and standard

arise
tooling

on
applications. This leaflet
intended to generally describe many
the basic safety and operating
procedures which should be followed,
and
considerations which should be
considered in operating cutting tools.

None
presented in this leaflet should be
interpreted to
or safety protection .

The drawings
particular design, type,
tools, equipment
drawings are illustrative only and are
not
exact mode, method

All Federal and State laws and

•
precedence over the statements and

information presented in this leaflet.
Users
adhere
aid to cutting tool users a number
such regulations are listed below. The
list does
that may apply :

1. The Federal Register dated June

2.

3. American National Standards In-

4. American National Standards In-

5. Other ANSI , State and/or Federal

varying machines and

to describe the types of safety

of

the statements

imply

do

not
or

machines. The

to

be construed to establish any

gulations having

vering the safety requirements
tting tools at the point

of

cutting

to

all such regulations. As

not

197

4, Dept.
and Health Administration (Th!l
OSHA Act)

American National Standards In­stitute,

lations for Woodworking Machinery)

stitute,

ments for Sawmills)

stitute, P1.1-1969 (Safety Require­ments for Pulp, Paper and Paper­board Mills)

Codes and Regulations which may

apply

in

jurisdiction

tools must,

include all regulations

of

Labor, Office

01

.1-1975 (Safety Regu-

02

.1-1969 (Safety Require-

your operation

SAFETY RULES WHICH APPLY
THE OPERATION OF ALL CARBIDE
TIPPED CUTTING TOOLS

1.

Always inspect the cutting
completely before mounting. Never
attempt to operate a tool which has

& hipped

- r teeth that are not sharp. You must

or

bent teeth

be familiar with normal wear

conditions for the type

used. The tool must be completely
clean to allow proper visual

inspection.

be

is,

is

rather

or

information

any warranty

depict any

or

size

of

or

procedure.

of

usage take

of

course,

of

tool

or

cutting edges

of

tooling

and

it

of

an

of

Safety

to

CARBIDE

2.

Do

not

is

tools
not
operational
from
representative
familiar and properly trained and

experienced on the machine to insure

of

your
familiar with all
manufacturer's written instructions,
guides and manuals before operating
machine. You must use and be familiar
with all controls, safety devices and
emergency stop mechanisms to
operate a machine safely.

3.

not properly aligned
feed. Do not allow sideward, twisting
or

other than forward pressure on the
cutting
cut

4.
rotate in the proper direction before
cutting
rotate against, rather than with, the
direction
machines. Do not
machines.

5.
hardness' or
which the cutting tool was designed
cut. Never attempt to
with a tool unless you have personally
checked with
sure the cutting tool was designed
the specific type
to

27,

TO

be

cut, and
This
attempting to
i.e., cutting more than one piece at a
time.

6.
cutting tool such that it causes the
or machine
operating speeds. A safe and proper
cutting operation will not require
much force in feeding material. If
material begins to "ride

cutting tool, or requires undue

pressure to feed the material into the

tool,

experienced, do
cut-turn
condition

7.

of

all
parts while the machine is in
operation .
and mechanical feed devices in all
possible cases. When cutting material
of

such size, shape
necessitates close approximation to
the cutter and mechanical feed

1.

2. Density

attempt

or

mac;hinery with which you are

familiar or have not received

training-get

your

supervisor, his designated

or

a trainer who

safety. Become completely

Never operate a

.

Make sure the tool

Do not cut materials

is

particularly important when

Never force-feed materials into a

or

Keep body and

cutting

Hardness
material

of a material to resist tearing

breaking .

material compared to its volume.

of

the machinery

tool in feeding material into a

any material. The tool must

of

feed on all hand feed

climb

density'

your

supervisor to make

of

for

the depth

cut

"stacked" material,

motor

to

if undue vibration

not

off all power and correct the

.

tools and other moving

Use

work holding fixtures

or

is

the resistance

to

being

is

the· compactness

for the operation

TIPPED

to

operate cutting

assistance

is

cutting

tool that

to

the direction

is

mounted to

on hand feed

of

a type,

other than that

cut

materials

cut

desired.

on the

well clear

for

of

of

material you wish

of

slow down below

up"

is

continue the

clothing

type that it

cutorthestrength

is

of

to

tool

a

or

a

SAW BLADES

mechanisms cannot be used, use a
wood "push stick"

so that no part

clothing

comes close

tool.

8.

Never attemp
tool or clear pieces
the cutting area while machine power
is

"on"

or
or
Allow
or
machine. Never attempt
slow a rotating
applying a hand-held
object
drive

rotational path
absolutely necessary, and then only if
there
barrier between you and
tool. Remember that carbide tips are
very hard and, therefore, brittle. The
tips can break away under incorrect
side thrust
foreign material is allowed
the tips. An operator can reduce the
danger
of
beside the material he
the machine rather than in back

10.
while
any part
moving.

11. Never operate a machine
using all
downs and safety devices
machine being operated.

12. Machines must be maintained to
the manufacturer's standards and

current safety standards.

13.
shield
when operating

CIRCULAR SAW BLADES AND
SAW MACHINE TOOLS
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.
MACHINE POWER. Clean the saw
arbor, saw collars, sleeve and arbor
nut. Remove nicks and burrs by very
lightly
area. (Do
abrasives).

2.
AND
the machine
by hand (without rotating the arbor) .
There
movement. Next, rotate the arbor
hand . If the bearings are in

condition, the arbor should turn freely

with no sticking

the arbor, set up a dial indicator

shown in Fig.

true

when

any part

of

the machine

cutter rotation

by use of a brake if supplied on the

to

the

cutter

as

a brake.

9.

Do

not

place

is

a complete and adequate

or

twisting forces,

of

being hurt by a

the material if he always stands

Never leave machines unattended

cutting

tools are still rotating

of

the machine

of

the hoods, guards,

Always wear safety glasses

to

completely protect

TURN OFF AND

honing any nicked

not

use coarse files

WITH

ALL

MACHINE

LOCKI:D

arbor

should be no feeling

the

1.
motor

within

of

to

feed the material

of

your

body

to

the cutting

to

clean a cutting

of

material from

cutting

tools, material

to

stop by itself,

cutting

of a cutting

OUT

or

The

to

tool by

or

any

, arbor, spindle

your

body

the

"kickback"

is

feeding

or

material

for

cutting

tools.

LOCK

OUT

or

POWER OFF

, pull and push on

sideways in and

of
proper

rubbing .

arbor

should run

manufacturer's

or

is

moving.

stop

or

other

or

in the

tool unless

cutting

or

if

to

contact

into

of

it.

or
is

without

hold-

the

or

face

your

eyes

ALL

burred

or

out

by

To

check

as

Fig. 1

DIAL

INDICATOR

MOTOR

CHECK ARBOR TO
MOTOR MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

specifications. Set the dial indicator to
bear on the fixed collar
and turn the arbor (Fig.

fiXED

INDICATOR MAC

should run true within the machine
manufacturer's specifications.

3. WITH

LOCKED OUT, align the saw blade
with the direction
checking alignment
ground
diameter by
arbor in the same manner
blade (see Fig. 3). Set up a dial

Fig. 3

indicator
along the guide rail or feed

mechanism. Position the dial indicator
so it can traverse across the plate
either above
collars. Set the dial indicator to zero at
the leading edge
A. Fig.
to the trailing edge (Position B, Fig.

liD

I Cutting Tool Manufacturers'

ALL

plate

METHOD OF

CHECKING

ALIGNMENT

so it can

3)

and move it across the plate

WOODWORKING
MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

\NI1Y11a

CCOPYRIGHT WMMA 1980, ALL RIGHTS

Reproduction of this material

port,

In

any lorm

written

perml11lon

approval

of

WMMA.

RUN

TRUE WITHIN

of

the arbor

2)

. The collar

COLLA

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Of

MACHINE ARB

M

OTOR

CHECK FIXED COLL

V.

or

AR

TO

HIN

ERY

POWER OFF AND

of

10

inch thick on the saw

below the mounting

of

Is

slrlclly prohlblled wllhoul

of

RUN TRUE WITHIN

MAN

UFACTURERS SPECIFIC

of

feed. A method of

is

to mount a flat

or

12

inches

as

be

moved by hand

the plate (Position

MACHINERY

Division

In

WMMA end

without

OR

a saw

RESERVED

whole or

ATI

1n

copy

ONS

3)

.

Any error in the plate flatness can

be

eliminated by rotating the plate by

is

moved

to

hand so that point A
B when reading the indicator. Any
deviation in angularity between the
saw blade and the direction
should be maintained within the
machine manufacturer's recommen­dations. On double

cut-off

point

of

feed

and panel

trim machines any slight angularity in

be

aliQnment should
the trailing edge
not re-cut the material.

controlled so that

of

the saw blades do

4. WITH ALL MACHINE POWER OFF
AND LOCKED OUT, inspect the saw
blade before mounting. The bore
(center hole) must be the correct size
and fit snugly. Do
other type of tool on
tighten mounting screws unequally,
use incorrectly fitted keys. Incorrect
mounting of saws

not

force a saw

an

arbor. Do not

or

other tools can

or

cause tool breakage and create
dangerous operating conditions.
Never mount a saw blade with a
damaged (deeply scored or out
round) bore or arbor. Inspect the teeth
carefully. Do
damaged bodies, dull

not

mount

or

of

blades with

damaged

(bent or chipped) teeth. Never use

anything other than accurate metal

or

spacers if saw blades have to

shims

be positioned on the arbor. Never use
shims to "wobble" a saw blade.' Be
sure that all saw collars used match

of

the

the saw

to

exactly in diameter. Closely check
see

that the arbor

nut

threads are not

worn and the wrench surfaces
arbor

nut

are not rounded off.

5.

WITH ALL MACHINE POWER OFF

AND LOCKED OUT,

on

the arbor making sure that

blade
the saw blade

mount

is

turning in the correct
rotation and that the arbor nut tightens
in a direction opposite to the blade
rotation (See Fig. 4A

Fig.

4A

OvtR-RUNNING

CUTTING

TOOl

~~·

TIGHTEN$ IN

:::.o~~~

OffHII!tOOl

& 4B). Unless the

.,._

,.._.,

,""'_,__...,

the tool

is

correctly

locked on

.turns freely (no foreign objects in tool

the

rotation path) and is properly
positioned

for

required (See Fig. 3). Check

the

cutting

that
damaged.
of

special precaution

':~eck

the saw blade

cutters" to be sure that all bolts, pins

and threaded parts are
damaged, and are properly mounted.
Be sure that hubs on all
tools are properly fitted and pinned
and that the locking collars are in
place and fit properly. Do
locking

collars that are not matched
the "split
tools are

or

2.
AND
are
do
manufacturer's machine load
specifications in either size or weight,
or
machine design limitations. Operate

WITH

LOCKED

not

attempting

not

conform

that

do

tool."
not

ALL

not

saw machine tools
materials,
applications
designed. (If you
information, ask
not
machine tools in excess
machine or tool manufacturer's
specifications, or current applicable
OSHA standards,

18,000sfm (surface feet per minute).'
(See Charts A and B following).

3.
AND LOCKED
cutting
material hold-downs so that the
material
This will insure there· will be minimal
material vibration. Next, follow the

cutting

operate saw blades

WITH

ALL

tool, material guides and

to

be

machine manufacturer's instructions
to

mount

all guards over the tools such
that the guards are close to, but
properly clear, the material being cut.
Mount

and activate all
safety devices such
mechanisms, spreaders, dust hoods

Fig.

48

UHDI!R·RUNNINO
CUTTINO

TOOl

~m

,~

~:·~~~~~~~~§~~~~~~;;~

and safety switches. Make sure all

personnel and all loose
objects are clear
cutting

tools.

4.

TURN ON MACHINE POWER, start

the tool

rotation slowly before feeding

material. This

(that is, pressing the start button and
immediately after that pressing the

machine

is

specifically designed for

such cutting, never mount saw
machine tools to "climb
cutting in the same direction
on manually fed machines. Never use

saw blades on operations

they were not designed;

do not use rip design blades to cut

across the grain, etc .

cut"

for

for

(teeth

of

feed)

which

example,

CIRCULAR SAW BLADES AND

SAW MACHINE TOOLS

START-UP PROCEDURES

1.

TURN OFF AND LOCK OUT

MACHINE POWER. Never assume

ALL

previously set machine or tool

to

conditions

3.

Mounting a saw blade to "wobble"
means to shim the blade body un­equally on one side, throwing the

saw out

be correct. Be sure that

of

alignment with the arbor.
This causes the saw to make a wider
cut

and dangerously increases

pressures on the tool.

stop button). At a safe distance,
observe the operating condition
tools (by sight and sound)

rotate slowly. Next, TURN
MACHINE
OUT, wait until all
tools stop rotating by themselves (do
not attempt
yourself unless a brake
provided

POWER OFF AND LOCKED

to

for
machine). and make any necessary
corrections.

Go
noted in paragraph
before you TURN THE MACHINE
POWER ON. Press the start button
and allow the machine

4.

"All

cracked saws shall
from service," Department
OSHA Standards, Federal Register

29CFR Part 1910.213(S)

5.

The term "surface feet per

refers to the peripheral or rim speed

of

a cutting tool. See "Operating

Speeds for Carbide Tipped Rotary

Cutting Tools" below.

mounted, properly

arbor

(See Fig . 4A & 4B),

the

cutting

operation

to

tool

is

to

see that the

is

not
to

check "stacked

see

not dull

or

body

cracked. • Take

not

worn

"split"

circular

not

use

Split collars on split

recommended.

MACHINE POWER OFF

OUT

insure that you

to

operate tools that

to

the machine

mount

according to the

only

on the type

loads and operation

for

which the.tools were

don't

know this

your

supervisor.) Do

or

saw

of

the

or

in excess

MACHINE POWER OFF

OUT

position the

cut

is fully supported.

as

of

the machine and

is

done by

of

of

the machine

anti-kickback

or

foreign

"jogging"

of

as

they

ALL

cutting

stop their rotation

is

specifically

that purpose on the

through

all steps

3,

just above,

to

operate at

be

removed

of

Labor

(7)

minute"

or

the

full speed

for

at least one minute

before feeding material.

OPERATING SPEEDS FOR
CARBIDE TIPPED CIRCULAR
SAW BLADES

Carbide tipped

the types

machining

toughness and density range

wood species, composition boards,

medium hard plastics, and the softer

non-ferrous metals must never be

operated in excess

tool

manufacturer's recommenda-

or

tions,

to

standards,
(surface feet per minute) whichever is
lowest. Surface feet
refers

to

a

cutting

which the

rotating when the
This speed increases
diameter
spindle rpm increase. The maximum
speed

of

when the machinery being used
excellent operating
excellently maintained. When using

or

older
cutting
toughness'
per minute
both, should be reduced
where the tool cuts easily and freely
without
tooth impact shock. Most woods,
plastics and the medium-hard non­ferrous metals will

longer tool life at surface feet per

minute ranging

6.

Toughness

material

of
breaking.

7. Density is the compactness
matenal compared

circular

commonly

of

used in the ·

materials typical

of

current

applicable OSHA

or

in excess

per

the peripheral

tool, that

outer

is,

cutting

the speed at

tool

and/or

motor

of

18,000 sfm is allowable only

condition

worn machinery,

materials

of

an

or

density'

or

material feed rate,

excessive vibration

cut

from

is

the resistance

to

being

a 'material

CHART

TVPICAL

SAWDIA.
(INCHES) RPM

•operation
generally

Note:

CHART

MAXIMUM

MAGNESIUM

15,000

SOFT & MEDIUM·

HARD

cut

to

resist tearing

A

18,000

ROTATING

OF

COMMERCIAL

(DO

NOT

ABOVE

MAXIMUM

6

11538'
7
8

10
12
14
16
18
20 3461
22

of

saw

result

Most

materials

the

maximum

B

RIM

CARBIDE

10,000

SFM

ALUMINUM

18,000

SFM

saw blades

of

the

of

most

the machinery

of

18,000 sfm

minute (sfm)

or

rim speed

teeth are

is at full speed.

as

the tool

arbor

or

is

and is

or

when
unusual
the surface feet

or

to

speeds

or

high

better with

8,000 sfm

to

orthestrength

of

to

its volume.

SFM

(SURFACE

SPEEDS FOR

OPERATE

9890'

8654.

6923.

5769.

4945.
4327•

3846.

3147

blades

in

poor

COPPER

CARBIDE

DESIGN,

CARBIDE

THE

RPM

SAWDIA.
!INCHES)

24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42

in

excess

tool

life

will

cut

better

RPM

rotating

SPEEDS,

IN

TIPPED

CIRCULAR

MATERIALS

LEAD

SFM

14,000

HARD, ANOOIZED

ALUMINUM

12,000

of

or

of

in

of

a

or

a

FEET

TIPPED

ROTATING

of

3600

and

cut

with

speed.

SURFACE

LISTED

SFM

SFM

16,000 sfm, depending on the
hardness and machining
characteristics

of

the material being
cut. As the rim speed (surface feet
per minute) of a circular saw blade
decreased, feed rates must

be

decreased accordingly to prevent the

of

forcing

material into the cutting
tool and overloading of the cutting
teeth.

of

The method

determining the
surface feet per minute (sfm) of a
rotary cutting tool

.26 x D x RPM = SFM

where 0 = diameter

RPM = rotating speed, In revolutions

SFM =

.26 =

is

as

follows:

ol

the tool

In

per

minute

rim

speed, In surface feet

per

minute

this

number

Inches

Is uaed to

to

IHI

(3.14

convert the tool circumference

from

by 12)

Remember that changing to a larger

diameter cutting tool at the same

or

machine spindle

arbor speed

increases the surface feet per minute

of

rim speed
assumptions
rpm since machines and individual
motors can be modified. WITHOUT
ANY

ON THE MACHINE, check the rpm of
each
Once the
motor
Chart A (following)

the tool. Never make

as

to any machine motor

CUTTING
motor

TOOLS MOUNTED

using

an

cutting

tool diameter and

rpm tachometer.

rpm are known, you can check

to

see

if a saw

blade will be operating within the

18,000 surface feet per minute
maximum rim speed specified. For
diameters not covered by Chart
the sfm (surface feet per minute)
formula above. For the circular sawing
of

magnesium, copper, lead, brass, or
bronze, note the LOWER surface
speed limitations on Chart

or

more

harder

difficult

B.

to cut
materials, consult the tool
manufacturer.

PER

MINUTE)

TIPPED

THICKNESS

CIRCULAR

SPEEDS SHOWN)

MAXIMUM

RPM

2885
2663
2473
2308
2163
2036
1923
1822
1731
1848

RPM

is

quality

.

longer

tool

FEET

SAW

BLADES

BELOW

UNDER

BRINELL

10,000

Note:
listed,
life

at
surface
speeds.

MAXIMUM

CIRCULAR

AND

SAWDIA. MAXIMUM

(INCHES)

not

recommended

life

at

PER

MINUTE

CUTTING

150

BRASS

SFM

Most

metals,

will

cut

speeds

below

feet

per

RPM

SAW

BLADES

GRADE

STANDARDS

SAW

BLADES

44
46
48
50
52 1331
54 1282
56

58

60

anQ

speeds

well

ISFM), FOR

THE

UNDER 150

BRINELL

12,000 SFM

including

better

with

the

maximum

minute

(sfm)

RPM

1573

1505
1442
1385

1236
1194
1154

will

below

BRONZE

those

longer

rim

tool

lnchu

dtwlded

A,

For

is

use