CONTRACTORS SELF-CONTAINED Single and Double Arbor Rip and Cut-off Saw Rigs POWER DRIVEN MANUFACTURED BY BEACH MANUFACTURING COMPANY SAWING MACHINERY Cable Address—Beachsaws MONTROSE, PENNA. 2 Single and Double Arbor Rip and Cut-off Saw Rigs Fig. 1. Showing arrangement for countershaft drive. Motor may be mounted direct or with short belt drive. N OFFERING the BEACH Contractors’ Saw Rigs illustrated and described in the following pages, it is with every confidence that they will be accorded the recognition their performance and unusual qualities deserve. They are exceptional throughout, decidedly unique in design and construction, and possess many very desirable features. THESE MACHINES are so designed and proportioned that the largest amount of work can be accom- plished with the least possible effort on the part of the operator. The various units are so combined and balanced that one workman alone can handle most of the work for which these machines are built. If two or more operators use the machine they do not interfere in the slightest way with one another. THE DESIGN, WORKMANSHIP and FINISH on these rigs are typically BEACH standard—HIGH CLASS. The present designs are based on over 50 years’ experience in the manufacture of sawing machinery. Only the finest of materials obtainable are permitted in BEACH construction, and these CONTRACTORS’ RIGS are typically representative. Many of the skilled mechanics and woodworkers employed in our plant have been with us for over 40 years, and quite a number have a BEACH service record of over 50 years. THE HIGH STANDARD of PERFECTION in all BEACH MACHINES is the product of devotion to craftsmanship and long experience. MEDALS OF AWARD were presented to BEACH machines by the American Institute for the years 1868, ’69, 70, 71,72, 75,74 and ’75 in recognition of the greatest advancement in woodworking ma- chinery for that period. At the PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION the Highest Award fell to BEACH MACHINES. MEDALS OF AWARD were received at the expositions held in Chicago, Buffalo, New Orleans, and the Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. For over half a century BEACH MACHINES have been recognized for their superior quality, construction, design, work- manship and performance. A remarkable record indeed! Single and Double Arbor Rip and Cut-off Saw Rigs ioe) THIS ROLLER BEARING TABLE is strictly an EXCLUSIVE FEATURE found only on BEACH saw rigs. It has been worked out on thoroughly practical lines and in the construction field it has not only proved highly efficient but indispensable. WHEN CUTTING OFF, the material is fed to the saw on the rolling table. The work is held firmly against the cut-off gauge and ean be grasped on either side of the saw. ‘This eliminates all danger of kick-backs. OPERATION OF THE TABLE is so easy that the momentum of the table naturally forces the timber against the cutting edge of the saw. Heavy timbers are cut off as easily and as readily as light pieces. If one end of the ma- chine is raised ever so slightly, - the table quickly rolls to the lower end. ACCURACY for EVERY CUS Se A ss UR LD eAeNeL) GUARANTEED. THE TABLE is properly sup- ported by machined METAL Fig. 2. Showing table supported on Anti-Friction Grooved Rollers on metai TRACKS, accurately and secure- tracks. ly fastened on the outside at each of the four corners of the table, giving a perfect bearing. These tracks fit into GROOVED ROLLERS, upon which they roll, per- fectly guiding the table and assuring accuracy of cut, and at the same time practically ELIMINAT- ING ALL FRICTION WITHOUT THE AID OF LUBRICATION. CONSTANT ALIGNMENT OF THE ROLLERS and table is assured by the curved table stops. At the extreme end of the table movement, these stops bring the two rollers instantly parallel. See Fig 2. ADJUSTMENT FOR WEAR is provided for, should any occur, on rollers and track. WE GUARAN- THEE them not only for ABSOLUTE ACCURACY, but for the LIFE OF THE MACHINE. RIPPING is done with the table securely locked in position and stationary. A removable throat. 5” wide and extending the length of the table, is provided to make room for DADO HEADS, SANDERS, EMERY WHEELS, and other such attachments. THE TABLE TOP is built up of thoroughly kiln dried narrow strips of hard wood, glued together and thoroughly cleated. WE GUARANTEE BEACH saw tables against WARPING or SPLIT- TING, and will replace any defective table. WHEN EXTRA LONG MATERIAL is to be cut off, we can furnish a special table extension in four, six or eight foot lengths. With the aid of this simple device it is possible for one man to handle and cut up, with ease, eighteen and twenty foot lengths of timber. THIS EXTENSION is framed and trussed to prevent springing, and is provided with a lumber roll at the outer end. It is attached to the main table by means of two tapered pins fitting into accurately reamed holes in inserted iron table plates. The outer end is provided with machined METAL TRACKS and GROOVED ROLLERS. See Fig. 3. The table and extension thus MOVE as a UNIT. When not in use, THE EXTENSION IS EASILY REMOVED in a few seconds time. 5 Fig. 3. Showing table extension with lumber rail and stop gauge. Single and Double Arbor Rip and Cut-off Saw Rigs os THE DOUBLE ARBOR ARRANGEMENT allows a rip saw to be placed on one arbor and a cut-off saw on the other. By lowering lever ‘‘A’’ to its lowest position, one turn of the crank ‘‘B’’ will effect the change of the arbors. THIS CHANGE MAY BE MADE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.