• High-speed Cutting-off Machine
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ANEW high-speed cutting-off machine has been introduced by Soag Machine Tools, Ltd., Jaxori Street, London, S.E.I I. The machine, which is called Model AB60e and is made in Italy, is a circular saw -which has a maximum capacity of 2i in. diameter round material.'
Mitre cutting is carried out by swivelling the cutter head. An engraved scale is provided for setting the 'angle of cut . which can be up to 45° in either direction.
The machine is supplied with complete electrical equipment suitable for 400/440/3/50 supply, coolant installation, universal vice, depth of cut stop, double indexing work, length stop and saw blade. Space required is 2 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft 2 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. and total net weight is approximately 265 lb.
It costs £130.
New Dexion Cutter A PORTABLE cutter for their slotted in angle is now obtainable from Dexion, Ltd., Maygrove Road, London, N.W.6. It is known as the Mark V Cutter.
In use. the Dexion angle is fed along the guide under the cutter, and the handle, which is in line with the ,guide and supports, pressed down. It is said that longer blade life is given, and that mitres are cut more easily with this latest model.
Price of the ...cutter is unchanged at • E8 10s.
Illuminated Compass BuILT-IN illumination can now be incorporated in the Polco Model 5000 compensatable vehicle compass, sold by the Pool Clock Co., 90 Aldersgate Street, LOndon, E.C.1
Retail price with this addition is E2 5s. compared with El 15s. for the standard model.
Traction Batteries FOLILOWING recent developments in traction batteries. Cromptoa Parkinson, Ltd., Crompton House, Aldwych, London. W.C.2, have issued a new catalogue describing their products in this field. Details are included of a new type
of battery which is now available. It is of tubular construction and gives a substaraially higher ampere-hour capacity, size for size, than before.
. The catalogue explains in detail the types of traction battery manufactured, and issued with it is a smaller booklet containing all the necessary technical data and information. _ Relornzulated Shampoo • THE makers of. Auto brite and 3-in-One products, E. R. Howard, Lid., or Ipswich, have changed the formula Of their Shim shampoo.
When tested, the shampoo was found to be effective in removing mud and grease,and when rinsed off left no deposit or water mark on the paintwork. Shim shampoo is sold in 3s. cartons containing six Sachets. One sachet was found to be sufficient._ to wash a large car or van.
P.v.c. Upholstery Material A NEW, high-quality p.v.c.-coated PA upholstery material which is very similar in appearance and feel to leather. but costs much less, is being marketed by Bernard Wardle (Everflex), Ltd., of Caernarvon, North Wales, under tha name Everflex Plus.
it is available in a width of 50 in. and has a broken twill backcloth. Claims for the material are that it is tough, durable, not easily damaged by acids or alkalis and easily cleaned with a damp cloth or warm water and mild soap,
Paint Booklet A NEW 56-page • •handbook ft'om 2-1 Carnrex Paints, Ltd., Hudson Road, Sunderland, gives details of the full range of paints and surface Coatings made by the concern. Many of the products are intended particularly to provide resistance to corrosion and chemical action.
High Temperature Masking TUTASKING tape able to be used in al modern high temperature paint applications such as those involving high bake enamels and epoxy resin based paints is now produced by
Paynes Jutrytake, Ltd., Cromer Street, London, W.C.1. The tape is a lamination of Paper Masking Tape No. 561 superimposed on Polyester Silicone Tape.
In production work, this material is said to have proved completely efficient and is currently being used for operations involving four storings each of one hour at" 200°C. Following Such processes the tape is said to be removed easily and leaVC no trace of adhesive residue.
Light Hand Vice A SMALL hand vice is now made by
Rolls Tools, Ltd.. 154-156 Blackfriars_Road, London, S.E.1. The tool is made of light alloy and has a maximum opening of 14 in.
Horizontal and vertical grooves in the jaws facilitate the gripping of round objects, and plastic jaw covers are supplied for use when the surface must not be scratched.
Retail price of the Rolls hand vice is 6s 6d.
Short Motor Leaflet AN ILLUSTRATED leaflet has been 1-1. issued by Vauxhall Motors, Ltd., giving details of the Vauxhall and Bedford "Short Motors" assemblies. These are partial engines with new components used throughout.