Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
985017/985018
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REV122021
Stock Stop Guide:
Consisting of a stock stop assembly and a mounting bar installed in
the tip-off block on front of the machine. The stop assembly can be moved along the bar
to indicate correct length for duplicate cuts. Stock stop rod has a cap screw in the end for
making fine adjustments. Rotate rod right to extend the rod into position in order
measure stock and turn left to retract the rod before cutting.
Vise:
The vise can be positioned straight for a 90º cut or at any angle to cut at 45º. The
vise swivel jaw adjusts automatically to any position of the stationary jaw.
Vise Handwheel:
Used to open and close the vise jaw, to do so the vise nut must be
fully engaged. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to open the vise and clockwise to
close the vise.
Vise Quick Release:
Consists of the vise half-nut, vise lift, lift handle and a sliding hold-
down block to which the swivel jaw is attached. To move the vise, lift on the lift handle
toward the front of the machine to disengage the vise nut from the vise screw; this allows
the swivel jaw to move freely. Move the lift handle towards the rear of the vise to engage
the vise nut when clamping.
BLADE SELECTION
Saw blades should be selected by choosing the blade that will give the best results at the lowest
cost. Type of material and the speed at which it must be sawed determine the choice. Listed
below are general factors affecting blade selection.
1. Blade Type
a. Carbon Steel – Can be used to cut all types of ferrous, non-ferrous and
composition materials except alloys containing high percentage of chrome and
nickel. Limiting factor: low resistance to heat.
b. Bi-Metal – Designed for cutting ferrous metals in production cut-off applications.
Developed to saw high alloy materials that cannot be cut economically by other
means. Can be operated at higher speeds and greater feed pressures than
carbon steel blades.
2. Tooth Style
a. Standard – Zero-degree rake angle and full round gullets. Best suited for cutting
ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
b. Skip Tooth – Basically the same as standard except for more widely spaced teeth.
Provides added chip room when cutting non-ferrous materials.
