Tele-Smith chain saw (3 ft 3 in)

The chain saw illustrated is a light, portable plant for the speedy felling or cross-cutting of lumber.  It comprises a Villiers 2½ hp, 2-stroke air cooled engine, a revolving head, a saw guide, a chain saw, an idler sprocket and a tensioning device.

The cutting speed varies with the kind and moisture content of the timber; as an example a 2 ft. diameter, recently-felled oak log can be cut through in 45 seconds.

Weight (dry) - 112 lb

Overall dimensions: -

• Length - 6 ft. 10 in.

• Width - 1 ft. 11 in.

• Height - 1 ft. 6 in.

Liner Portable Saw Bench, 26 in

1. The Saw bench and power unit are mounted on a steel frame which is fitted with four cast iron wheels and a draw-bar.

2. The table is of cast iron with a loose insert to facilitate the removal of the saw.  An adjustable ripping fence which may be turned back leaving the table clear, and an adjustable cross-cut fence which moves in grooves in the table top are provided, together with a saw guard and. adjustable riving knife.  A boring attachment is also provided on the side of the bench.

3. The power unit which is a JAP single-cylinder, air-cooled, gasoline engine is coupled to the drive on the saw bench by V belts.

MT required for transportation -

• 30 cwt truck

This entry is amended up to AL3, 2nd Edition

This item of equipment was transferred to Part 13, Section 2 in AL71, 2nd Edition.

JAP, Model 6, single cylinder, air-cooled, petrol:  Capacity - 588 cc:  BHP - 4.7 - 5.5 at 1,400 - 1,800 rpm

The saw bench can be used for the following operations - cross-cutting, bevelling, ripping and boring.

It is imperative that the saw guard is in the correct position over the saw before starting the engine.

Diameter of saw - 26 in

Depth of cut - 7 in

Size of table - 48 x 20 in

Boring attachment - to take drills with shanks up to ½ in diameter.

Weight - 12¾ cwts.

Overall dimensions: -

• Length - 6 ft 2 in

• Width - 4 ft. 0 in

• Height - 4 ft. 3 in.

Fuel consumption ½ gallon per hour

Liner Portable Saw Bench, 26 in

 Transferred to this Section from Section 1 by AL71, for details see entryabove

Liner saw bench, Trailex model (JAP engine, Model 6)

1. The saw bench is mounted on a 2-wheel trailer chassis fitted with overrun brakes and a draw-bar; the wheels are fitted with pneumatic tyres, and the draw-bar is readily detachable.  The chassis frame is a welded structure and incorporates four retractable legs of which the front pair are in the form of screw jacks.

2. The circular saw is mounted on a horizontal shaft and is driven by an air-cooled gasoline engine which is bolted to the rear end of the chassis frame and enclosed by a hinged metal cover.  The engine drive is transmitted to the saw shaft by four V-belts tensioned by an adjustable jockey pulley. The direction of rotation of the engine is anti-clockwise.  A cut-out switch, for stopping the engine, is connected to the engine magneto and is located on the underside of the saw table.

3. A ripping fence, a saw finger guard, and a riving knife, all of which are adjustable, are fitted on the saw table; an adjustable cross-cutting fence is also provided.  A fire extinguisher is mounted on one of the chassis side members and is enclosed by the engine cover which is secured by a padlock.  A waterproof canvas cover is provided separately to protect the saw and the saw table from damage by weather.  No trailer lights are fitted.

MT required for transportation -

• Any towing vehicle

This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL16.

JAP, Model 6, single cylinder, air-cooled, petrol:  Capacity - 588 cc:  BHP - 5.5 at 1,800 rpm

Saw Size - No 3

Diameter of saw - 26 in

Depth of cut - 7 in

Size of table - 48 x 20 in, nominal height - 35 in

Boring attachment - to take drills with shanks up to ½ in diameter.

Weight - 12¾ cwts.

Overall dimensions: -

• Length - 8 ft 0 in (including draw-bar)

• Width - 4 ft. 7 in

• Height - 4 ft. 1 in. (including finger guard)

• Track - 3 ft 5 in

• Ground Clearance - 7 in

Ruston-Bucyrus boring rig, Model 33-W (to Part 14 - AL73)

1. The boring rig is a percussion drilling machine for well drilling.  The basic components are a derrick, two-line hoist, spudding beam, and an engine.  The derrick can be folded down over the machine to facilitate transportation.

2. The two-line hoist consists of one line for operating the drilling tools and another for operating the bailer or sand pump.

3. The spudding beam raises and lowers the drilling tools.

4. Power for operating the machine is supplied by a Ford 24 hp. industrial gasoline engine.

MT required for transportation -

• Hand or Templewood 8-wheel flat trailer or

• SMT, 20 ton, low-loading trailer

This item of equipment appears to have been added to the 2nd Edition by the issue of AL29 and was transferred to Part 14 by AL73.

Engine - Ford, Industrial, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, petrol:  Capacity - 200.57 cu in:  BHP - 52 at 2,600 rpm

Stroke

• Maximum - 36 in

• Intermediate - 30 in

• Minimum - 24 in

Sand Reel - Friction driven, with capacity to carry 7 in. x 10 ft. bailer.  Provided with 1,450 ft. of 3/8 in. steel cable

Bull Reel - Provided with 1,450 ft. of 5/8 in. steel cable

Belt - 6 in. five ply endless Balata

Belt Tightener - Adjustable idler pulley

Weight - 8,960 lb

Frame

• Length overall (without trailer bracket or wagon tongue) - 9ft. 10 in.

• Width overall (including overhang of belt idler pulley and sand reel pulley) - 5 ft. 2 in.

• Overall height of machine (above truck platform) - 5 ft. 8 in.

Derrick

• Height (from ground to the centre of crown pulley) - 33 ft.

• Telescopes - 1 ft.

• Overall length when telescoped - 22 ft.

• Overhang of derrick at rear - 5 ft. I I in.

Sleeve diameters

•             Spudding - 16 in.

•             Heel - 16 in.

•             Sand line - 14 in.

Highway earth auger, Model HDM-S

1. The Highway Earth Auger, Model HDM-S is transported on, and operated from, a motor le of 3 ton loading or over. The machine is designed to bore holes of from 9 in. to 20 in in. diameter, to a depth of 9 ft., in practically any soil except solid rock.
2. The earth boring unit comprises two trains of gears, controlled by two multiple disc clutches )rakes. The drive train of gears rotates the auger, and the feed train forces the rotating into and out of the ground. All gears and clutches are enclosed and operate in oil.
3. The boring head and intermediate case are equipped with levelling mechanisms, which it holes to be bored at any angle below the centre line of the clutch case and to the rear of vehicle.
4. Power is furnished to the earth boring unit by a Continental gasoline engine, Type PF 226. engine, earth boring unit, transmission, coupling, battery box and tool box, are all mounted steel frame as a complete unit.

Transportation vehicle -

• Any flat platform truck or lorry of 3 ton loading or over.

This item of equipment was transferred to Part 14, 2nd Edition by the issue of AL73.

Transmission - Fuller, Model 5-A-33-SP

• Total (including components) - 5,100 lb
• Engine - 780 lb
• Transmission - 210 lb

• Diameter of hole - 9 to 20 in
• Depth of hole - 9 ft 0 in

• Length (with components) - 133½ in
• Width (with components) -  34 in
• Height (with rack bar in working position)- 16 ft 6 in from platform
• Height (with rack bar in travelling position)-50 in