Ken Mannion
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Since 1980
Fossil Trimming and Slicing saw

Stone trim saws fitted with circular diamond tipped blades are well known in the Geology/lapidary industry. Many aimed at lapidary use are small and designed for relatively small pieces of material, many are built for hobbyist use and built down to a price. Large saws, slab saws, usually have a power feed vice or clamp and contained within a cabinet primarily designed for slicing slabs usually agates and other very hard materials. They are good at what they do but not ideal for hand feeding of fossils.

We were acutely aware of the need for a saw designed primarily for the hand cutting of fossils. One quickly evolved in our own workshop and we have sold a fair few over the years. Designed and built by us for ease of use and maintenance, long life, and dependability. Ours has given unblemished service for 20 years slicing and trimming countless thousands of ammonites, bases on display pieces and squaring off fish plates etc.

 

 

Ken Mannion Fossil Saw.
Uses clean water as a coolant. Runs from 13 amp socket.
  • Uses a 14 inch diameter knotched thin blade, 0.060 inch thick for swift cutting of limestones.
  • 1 hp 240 volts motor with full overload protection
  • Belt driven through pulleys that are fully guarded behind mesh.
  • Splash proof on off switch at knee level.
  • Thick plastic rust proof sump to hold clean water so as not to contaminate fossils.
  • Standard plastic waste water fitting acts as both a drain plug or system for fresh water trickle to waste system.
  • Removable splash guards.
  • Robust aluminium table with upturned and welded edges.
  • Steel frame is hot dipped galvanised. There is no paint anywhere on this machine because non is needed.
  • Stainless steel and nylon fastenings throughout.
  • Dimensions 24 x 21 x 36 high. Designed to fit inbetween standard unit sizes if preferred.
  • Front legs have level adjusters.
  • Bearing block is frame, not table, mounted for smooth drive and cutting.
  • Bearings are sealed in a housing with nylon/seal glands for protection from grit and water ingress,
  • Easily removed bearingcover for lubrication and inspection.
  • Stainless steel shaft. Twin lock nuts and aluminium flanges and pulleys.

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