Woodworker's Journal summer-2009, страница 67
C. Bottle stopper D. Miter saw What's This? Robert Ingraham of Mobile, Alabama, sent in this mystery tool — after checking with Van Horn, Inc., who didn't know what it was either. Do you? A. Sausage maker B. Saw set on either side that lock the blade while the center anvils set the teeth, shifting on each tooth to allow for alternating offset. The anvils are adjustable for offset and for thickness of the blade stock. The blade is advanced to the next tooth by the chisel-like arm on top that engages a tooth and pushes it along. The blade is relocked, and the process begins again. It appears that the device could only be used on band saw blades, due to the lack of depth available. That's my guess, and I'm sticking with it... even if someone who actually knows something says it makes snow cones. Terry Clarke St. John's, Michigan The horizontal pushers on this device would set the teeth as you cranked the wheel, and the overhead pusher advanced the blade. Bob Lizardo Niagara Falls, New York It looks like a production machine for setting saw teeth. The device has arms While in the Navy, 1956-1970, we had to sharpen and set our own band saw blades. This is the tool we used. Robert A. Witt Summerdale, Alabama This rusty remnant once set band saw teeth to enhance their cutting capacity. When it comes to setting the teeth on band saws, this tool is a well-built, smooth-running, low-tech machine. David Bellingar Bellingham, Washington Answer revealed: It's B: A saw set. This type of tool is usually found with large older model band saws found in mill shops. The band saw blade fits in a tension vise; as the wheel is turned, a hammer on each side of the blade will bend the teeth in opposite directions. Juan Montalvo Corpus Christi, Texas The bench type band saw setter is either a knockoff or almost an exact copy of a Foley #282 automatic push type setter for band saw blades from 1/8" to If wide. Ron Grantham Miles, Texas 74 stumpers |
