Post by bozod on Jul 19, 2019 10:50:42 GMT -5
"Here it is--just what you have waited for. The all complete famous Beacon TC-1 MB Slab and Trim saw. A separate unit all mounted on a 16ga steel or formica plywood base and can be moved anywhere. Just plug itin to any 110v circuit and turn on the switch.
Includes all aluminum castings. Fatigue-proof steel ways support the sturdy rigid vise assemble. Power feed screw has automatic shut off. Will cut up to 3 5/8 inch depth rock with a 10" blade. The TC-14 will cut over a 5 1/2" rock with a 14" blade. The vise is completely removable for trimming work. The deck opens on a hinge for easy cleaning. One year factory guarantee.
Increased strength of the power feed system has made this saw a real smooth-cutting slabbing unit. Safety switch stops both blade and feed system. Shipping weight is 67lbs or 100lbs."
Price in 1972 complete with blade and motor: for the 10" $209.50. For the 14" $359.95.
If you want to know part of the reason where Beacon Star went.............in 1972 Lortone has realized that saws could be built cheaper by sheetmetal vs. castings. the LS12 was $169.50, the 14" lortone drop saw was $189.50 and the Lortone 18" was $449.50.
Obviously the all cast units are more solid and last longer. Not to knock Lortone, their stuff works and if you keep care of it will last a long time.
Now Lortone has had the tales turned with HP units being built with all castings in China. I've heard the HP company is busy selling very large units but Lortone could really get into trouble here.
