I think it’s safe to say that almost every truck company in America has a K-12, whether it’s Partner, Stihl or Husqvarna. Departments that do not have dedicated trucks often transport these utility saws on their engines. Apparently, we also find them in detachments and heavy rescue companies.
This is a great tool and if you are lucky you have at least two of them. There’s a lot to be said about these saws, not just the blade layout, but the type of blade that will work.
When it comes to blade placement, most saws can be mounted internally (the blade is in front of the motor) or externally (the blade is mounted to the side of the saw). Everyone has a reason.
The board usually tells you how to find these chop saws. This is an ideal place to place the blade when working on concrete or for ventilation. This ensures maximum stability and minimizes gyroscopic effect when the saw reaches full speed.
If your saw is used for hacking, an outboard is the best place and best suited for the task. Using an outside blade allows for better trimming of carriage bolts on the boom by shaving off the heads of the carriage bolts where the steel plate is installed on the boom and the steel plate is installed between the bolt head and the door panel. It also cuts hinges better, cuts mortise deadbolts if the lock fails or fails, and allows the blade to get close enough to the ground to get under the door and cut the pins at the bottom of the door.
Below you will see some photos of the K970 in both locations. When using hinges or floor pins, be careful to observe the angle of approach in both locations. Also note how close you can get to the head of the carriage bolt to scrape it off next to the steel plate.
If you only have one saw, you’ll need to decide which configuration best suits your needs. Do you let more air out or use it to force your way in? Hanging K-12 can be used for ventilation, keep this in mind.
Post time: Sep-20-2023
