Brick and mortar saw offers patented technology

Arbortech’s new AS170 brick and mortar saw with its patented Allsaw technology, offers extreme levels of precision, accuracy and control, and safety, according to the company. Its patented cutting technology uses a unique orbital cutting motion with two forward facing blades that combine to perform both a hammering and a cutting action that allows for the user to have clear visibility and the ability to accurately cut square and deep.   

Weighing 9.5 pounds, the AS170 saw has a cutting depth of 4-3/4 inches and a cutting width of 1/4 inch. The saw features a powerful 13-amp motor constructed with a dust-resistant, heavy-duty design to ensure long motor life in the toughest environments. The AS170 generates very little flydust, protecting the operator and creating a cleaner and safer environment. The unique design of the saw prevents kickback and is easy to control, which provides additional operator safety.   

“The Arbortech AS170 brick and mortar saw is the only small, handheld saw that is able to cut 4-3/4 inches, making it perfect for single brick removal,” said Henry Schweitzer, national sales manager, Arbortech USA.

In addition to brick and mortar, the AS170 can be used to cut fiber cement, fast block, soft sandstone, natural limestone, softer stone, hardwood, chip or plywood, tree roots in the ground, foam, PVC, acrylic and fiberglass sheet. It is ideal for installation applications such as vents, ducts, registers, plumbing, windows, electrical cabling, conduit and switch boxes, air conditioning units, lighting and waste units. Other applications include renovation, restoration and repair work such as tuckpointing, expansion joints and wall section replacement, chimney repair, cutting of archways and windows and removal of built-in fixtures and furniture.   

The AS170 saw is available with four different blades including a general purpose blade, a plunge blade, tuckpointing blade and switch box blade. The blades feature resharpenable tungsten carbide teeth for longevity. The saw comes with a heavy duty tool bag to transport it to and from the jobsite, and two accessories, a vacuum attachment and blade sharpening disk.   

Arbortech is an Australian-based company engaged in the research, development and manufacture of innovative technologies. Incorporated in 1988 with the release of its Woodcarver Blade, Arbortech gained international recognition for its development of Airboard, a personal hovercraft that was featured in the opening ceremony of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.  Its most recent product introduction, the AS170 brick and mortar saw, features patented Allsaw technology that provides optimum safety, precision and cutting speed.   

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