K8B 8 Inch Abrasive Saw
The Kalamazoo K8B 8-Inch Jobsite Abrasive Saw is a tough tool that’s built small but cuts strong. It’s perfect for building sites, fixing things up, or any place you need to cut metal. It can handle pipes, metal bars, and other tough stuff with ease. And because it’s compact, you can take this powerful saw wherever your work.
Kalamazoo 8 Inch Abrasive Saw Specifications
Cutting Capacity:
- Solid Material: 1-1/2 inches (mild steel)
- Pipe: 2 inches (mild steel)
Industrial Motor:
- 3 HP TEFC
- 1 Phase: 110V or 220V
- 3 Phase: 220V or 440V
Spindle:
- RPM: 4800
- Arbor: 1/2 inch
- Type: Steel flange with loose flange
Wheel:
- Capacity: 8 inches diameter
Work Support:
- Vise: Industrial screw vise with vise jaw
- Stop: Adjustable down stop
- Work Length Stop: Adjustable
Construction:
- Base: Cast iron
- Saw Arm: Cast aluminum
- Spark Deflector: Steel (rear)
- Guards: Aluminum V-belt and wheel guard
Drive System:
Dimensions and Weight:
- Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 36 x 24 x 28 inches
- Shipping Weight: 140 lbs.
Additional Notes:
- Ideal for cutting mild steel.
- Industrial-grade vise for secure workpiece holding.
- Safety guards for operator protection.
- Adjustable up/down stops.
K8B 8 Inch Abrasivse Saw Replacement Parts & Options
- 051-001: Replacement saw v-belt
- 701-012: Replacement spindle and tight flange
- 044-012: Spindle bearings
- 342-001: 7″ and 8″ abrasive wheel guard
- KAB8N: 8-inch abrasive cutoff wheels
- 12-P: General-purpose heavy-duty steel stand
- 3HP 1PH or 3PH industrial motor
Where the K8B 8 Inch Abrasive Saw Excels
Fabrication Shops
- General Metal Fabrication: Shops building structures, components, custom parts, etc.
- Welding Shops: Preparing pieces for welds, cleaning up post-weld, cutting stock material.
- Ornamental Ironwork: Cutting bars, rails, and decorative metal elements.
Maintenance & Repair Facilities
- Automotive Garages: Cutting exhaust pipes, brackets, custom fabrications.
- Industrial Maintenance: On-site repairs, modifications to machinery and equipment.
- Facilities Maintenance: Schools, hospitals, large buildings with in-house repair teams.
DIY, Maker, & Hobbyist
- Home Workshops: Serious DIYers tackling bigger metal projects
- Makerspaces: Community workshops needing a reliable, robust saw
- Artists & Sculptors: Working with smaller-scale metal pieces
Additional Applications
- Farm & Ranch: Equipment repairs, fence modifications
- Race Teams: Fabricating or customizing components on-location
Replacement Parts
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