摘要 |
A band saw having a pivotal arm supported for articulation on both sides of the saw blade and preferably above the surface upon which the work is to be cut is disclosed. The band saw includes a frusto-conical drive wheel and means for guiding the saw blade in slip condition on said drive wheel. Also disclosed are guide means carried by the pivoted arm and formed to direct coolant on the saw blade as well as impart a positive camber to the blade. The saw is provided with a fluid activated controlling means for raising and lowering the pivotal arm which includes a combined gas-liquid system in which the flow rates of the gas and liquid may be pre-selected to control the rate of descent of the arm.
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