An overall shot of the saw. The black box on the side is the on / off selector. When the cut is complete, a small metal tab presses on the stop button which automatically cuts out the motor. Simple yet very effective.

This view from the top shows the blade pretensioner knob. This pulls the top blade pulley in thus tensioning the saw blade. The clamp udjusts to accomodate 45 degree cuts. I use a precision square to ralign the clamp to 0 degrees when finished with 45s

In this position the saw can be used as a vertical vand saw. There is a table that needs to be fitted if you use it this way. I have not had the need hance the table is never on the machine.

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Inside are two pulleys that turn...dahh how obvious. Did I mention that the blade goes round and round? It is quite easy to change a blade in minutes. This is the original blade, they seem to last and last .

This is the speed control. Very simple with no electronics. There is a tensioner bolt that makes it a breeeze to change speeds only if you remember to loosen it.