Armstrong No. 5500 & 5700 Series Shapers
for band, circular and sash gang saws
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Armstrong Manufacturing offers precision shapers for band, circular and sash gang saws
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FEATURING
  • Easily adjusted tooth stop for use on a wide variety of saws.
  • Tooth stop designed to position on face and top of cutting point, preventing tooth bulging even when shaping heavy plate circular or band headrig saws.
  • Single bevel steel side dies with four working surfaces.
  • Carbide tipped side dies, with two working surfaces (optional at extra cost) for longer wear and better performance.
  • Self-centering, evenly balanced on saw to provide uniform saw teeth.
  • Simple, independent side die adjustment.
  • Adjustable, double-action clamp screws.
  • All adjustments positive, independent and true.
  • Rugged shaper head construction o insure precision and longevity
  • Tooth stops, hand guards, handles and bench mounting are all interchangeable with either size shaper.

  • Spare parts readily available through local Stocking Distributor/ Service Centers.

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 For filers preferring an air driven shaper, Armstrong offers the 5700-BA for use on heavier gauge band saws.
ARMSTRONG AIR SHAPERS OFFER:
  • Easy adjustment of cylinder speed with two needle valves.
  • A well balanced tool, with the weight of the cylinder evenly distributed.
  • Lubricator supplied with each air shaper
SUGGESTED OPERATING AIR PRESSURE: 160 lbs. maximum
80 lbs. minimum
AIR CONSUMPTION PER MINUTE:
(at 30 teeth/min)		 @ 80 lbs. P.S.I.: 19 cu ft*
@ 160 lbs. P.S.I.: 36 cu ft*
* These figures are double to give 100% spare capacity

RELIABLE PRECISION YOU'VE COME TO COUNT ON
Armstrong Shapers continue to be the No. 1 choice of saw filers, performing with accuracy and consistency year after year.  Simple to set-up and operate, Armstrong Shapers form each tooth to a precise, uniform shape.  Sturdy construction and carefully thought-out design provides an easy-to-maintain tool you can count on for many years of service.



MANUFACTURING COMPANY
5504 S 11th St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 USA
(503) 228-8381  Fax: (503) 228-8384
www.armstrongblue.com