TOPMAN-Z Precision Saw Guide

This innovative saw guide is designed for squaring off boards, cutting miters etc. It is intented for use with Japanese Kataba saws (no reinforced back) with blade thicknesses of 0.4 to 0.6 mm. The miter and inclination angle are fully adjustable from 45 - 90 in both directions. The precision body made of galvanized steel and the accurate positioning fence allow straight, clean cuts to be made. Wide boards can be cut perfectly with the help of the parallel sliding fence. The angle gauge and dummy blade included allow the angle to be set with a high degree of accuracy.
Parts:
Parallel Sliding Fence for making wide cuts Knob

No. 712460

T-Shaped Hex Wrench

Spare Screw and Washer Angle Bracket

Positioning Fence

Angle Gauge

Dummy Blade - for angle adjustment

Saw Guide Plate Spacer Fixing screw for adjusting the miter angle Inclination angle graduation markings Fixing screws

The rotating base is pre-set at the factory. It is not necessary to re-adjust it with a wrench.

Base Plate

Fixing screws for adjusting the angle of inclination

Height Adjustment Slide

Height Adjustment Knob

Angle Adjustment
90 Angle Adjustment 90 Marking Notch Bracket 2 Notch

Fixing Screws Bracket 1 Angle Bracket Base Plate Bracket 2 1. Line up the triangular marking on the angle bracket with the 90 marking on the base plate and tighten the fixing screw using the hex wrench. 2. Line up the notch on Bracket 2 with the 90 marking on Bracket 1 and tighten. Bracket 3 3. Line up the notch on Bracket 3 with the 90 marking on Bracket 2 and tighten. 90 Marking

Setting Other Angles 60 Angle Adjustment Standard 90 Setting 45 Angle Adjustment

60 Marking

Bracket 2 Screw 2 Screw 1 45 Marking Notch Bracket 3 Bracket 1 Loosen screw 1 first. Line up the notch in bracket 2 and the 45 marking on bracket 1. Set the angle gauge to 45 and hold it flush to the base plate and saw guide plate to check the angle. Make final adjustments and tighten. Notch

Loosen screw 2. Line up the notch in bracket 3 and the 60 marking on bracket 2. Set the angle gauge to 60 and hold it flush to the positioning fence and saw guide plates. Make final adjustments and tighten the fixing screw.

Using the Angle Gauge

To Check the Angle of Inclination: Fixing Screw Angle Bracket Base Plate Saw Guide Plate Fixing Screw To Check the Miter Angle: Dummy Blade Saw Guide Plate

Base Plate

Angle Gauge

Positioning Fence Positioning Fence Attach the positioning fence. Set the angle gauge to the desired angle of inclination and press it flush against the base plate and saw guide plate. Make fine adjustments in the angle of the saw guide plate and tighten the fixing screw.

Saw Blade Slot Angle Bracket

Attach the positioning fence. Insert the dummy blade into the saw blade slot. Set the angle gauge to the desired miter angle and hold the angle gauge flush against the positioning fence and dummy blade. Make final adjustments and tighten.

Adjusting the Height of the Saw Guide Plate Insert the saw blade into the slot and loosen the height adjustment knob. The recommended gap between the surface of the object being cut and the saw blade is approx. 6 to 8 mm (1/45/16), depending on the width of the saw blade.

Height Adjustment Knob

8 ~ 10 mm

Some Suggested Applications

Square Lumber When cutting square lumber, press the positioning fence firmly against the edge of the wood to ensure a true cut. The saw guide can be made to accomodate both left- and rigthhanders by simply reversing the positioning fence.

Square Cuts For right-handed use: For left-handed use:

Positioning Fence

Positioning Fence

Miter Cuts Any Angle Between 45 and 90

Compound Angle Cuts Any Angle Between 45 and 90

Positioning Fence

Positioning Fence

Cutting Wide Boards To square off wide boards, first clamp a ruler or straight edge to the board. Attach the parallel sliding fence to the guide and hold it flush against the rule. As you saw, pull the guide towards you slowly until the full length has been cut. Perpendicular Cuts

Parallel Sliding Fence

Clamp

Ruler or Straight Edge

Angled Cuts Ruler or Straight Edge Clamp Any angle between 45 and 90

Parallel Sliding Fence Special Feature The handle of the Speed Saw 265 (No. 712794) can be reversed to allow you to make cuts in confined spaces. Speed Saw 265

Maintainance and Care:

Do not allow the saws teeth to come in contact with the guide plate as this may cause damage to the teeth. Do not overtighten the fixing screws or knob handle, as this may cause damage to the threads. Use smooth, even strokes and little downward pressure to the truest cuts. Occasionly oil the moving parts of the angle bracket to ensure proper function. Suitable Saws: Any backless Japanese saw (Kataba), with a blade thickness of between 0.4 and 0.6 mm. and a blade width of at least 50 mm, e.g. No. 712204, 712206, 712845, 712817, 712818, 712794, 712490. We especially reccommend use of the TOPMAN Speedsaw 265, No. 712794.

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