Masonry Magazine October 2003 Page. 28
HAND HELD SAWS
Hand-Held Saws, continued from page 23
Today, cut-off saws must be tough and lightweight at the same time.
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Lighter-weight molded materials have enhanced the ergonomics and utility of power saws, making them easier to hold and manipulate.
Lightweight but Tough
DURABILITY HAS BEEN requisite for cut-off saws since they first came on the market in the late 1950s. Today, these saws must be tough and lightweight at the same time. Thanks to innovative composite materials, many models include high-impact "plastics" in housings, fuel tanks and handles. These lighter-weight molded materials have enhanced the ergonomics and utility of some cut-off saws, making them easier to hold and manipulate. Molded composite components also lower the cost of the original saws as well as replacement parts.
Accessories can Extend Usefulness
THE AVAILABILITY of accessory items may also be an important consideration when shopping for hand-held cut-off saws. Such accessories can extend the usefulness of a saw and provide users with added flexibility in certain situations. Some cut-off saws are available with water kits to enable wet cutting, as well as specially designed carts to carry gas and pneumatic power sources.
Ask the Experts
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW how your choice of a power cut-cutter can affect your overhead and performance on the job, it makes sense to check with someone who makes their living with it. While building contractors probably own much of the population of hand-held cut-off saws, specialists such as masons are especially reliant on having the right saw for every situation.
Ed Sullivan is a technology writer based in Hermosa Beach, Calif. For more information contact Partner Industrial Products at (800) 323-3553 or (630) 773-2801; e-mail: laura.l.major@partnerusa.com; or access the web site at www.partnerusa.com.
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October 2003
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