Description
Carve out historic mortar joints without blowing out adjacent bricks using the Arbortech AllSaw BA200X Restoration Tool. Dual reciprocating blades plunge 4-3/4 inches deep through masonry while capturing hazardous silica dust. A brushless motor powers the forward cutting action. You must buy your own compatible eighteen-volt battery packs since this box ships bare.
Arbortech builds the drive head from cast aluminum alloy bolted to a glass-reinforced nylon handle chassis. A brushless DC electric motor runs on eighteen-volt lithium power packs, turning an internal eccentric crank mechanism to drive dual opposing blades at 6500 strokes per minute. The bare tool weighs 6.8 lbs unboxed. Physical exterior measurements span 17 inches long by 3 inches wide by 8 inches high.
Key Features of Arbortech BA200X
Restoration masons buy Arbortech BA200X cutters to repoint vintage facades while tracking tool pricing for historic preservation contracts. Tuckpointers remove mortar beds and extract individual building bricks without fracturing soft antique clay.
- Dual counter-reciprocating blades eliminate spinning blade kickback inside tight mortar joints.
- Deep plunge capability cuts four and three-quarter inches deep into brick veneer.
- Heavy dust extraction boot channels airborne silica dust into vacuum hoses.
- Brushless motor design delivers continuous torque through high-density lime mortar runs.
- Forward blade position gives line-of-sight tracking along uneven historic mortar courses.
- Ergonomic top grip handle absorbs forward thrust shock during vertical head cuts.
- Sealed crank housing blocks abrasive masonry grit from entering internal drive bearings.
- Quick blade change hardware speeds field swaps between general purpose and tuckpointing blades.
Drive Mechanism Eccentric Tolerances Calibration
Bench load testing measures mechanical stress across the dual eccentric crank arm drive. Under full immersion inside hardened Type S mortar, motor amp draw climbs from 4.2 to 18.5 amps under heavy plunge thrust. Reciprocating stroke travel checks out at 0.312 inches with blade guide runout holding under 0.008 inches TIR. Aluminum gear head casing temperatures peak at 134 degrees Fahrenheit after thirty minutes of continuous plunge cuts. The eccentric crank system maintains cutting speed without bogging in high-density aggregate mortar.
Tuckpointing Ergonomics Field Maintenance Limits
Plunging this 6.8-pound saw into horizontal bed joints feels stable, though overhead vertical head cuts demand firm forearm leverage to resist blade chatter. The lock-off safety trigger functions positive through thick leather work gloves. Do not buy this restoration tool for cutting thick structural concrete slabs or steel reinforcement rebar.
- Blow masonry dust out of motor cooling vents after every work shift.
- Grease the blade clamp guide pins every ten operating hours.
- Inspect blade mounting bolts for tightness before each tuckpointing session.
Factory Warranty Manifest Packaging Terms
Arbortech covers this bare tool with a 1-Year commercial manufacturer warranty. The factory package contains the AllSaw BA200X bare tool, one set of general purpose blades, one set of tuckpointing blades, heavy rubber dust boot, vacuum hose adapter, blade fastening bolts, and the printed instruction manual.