Photo Index - Red Star Products, Inc. - Multiplex 30-A

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Red Star Products, Inc.
Norwalk, OH; Cleveland, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Radial Arm Saw
Machine Size:	10"
Submitted By:	Nelson Belanger

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Multiplex 30-A
Date of Manufacturer:	1945
Serial Number:	30A-779
Last Updated	12/4/2019 1:13:16 PM

Comments:

A local Craigslist find. Seller inherited saw from his Father. I don't know if the Father was the original owner. This saw is pretty much complete. It came with a spare Yoke as you can see in photo below. The spare yoke was later sold to another OWWM member. Motor is badged 3/4 HP INTERMITTENT, 115 volt, single phase. Shaft is 5/8" diameter so standard 10" blades will fit.

I believe this model/version of the 30-A is the first manufactured by Red Star based on the following:

1. Location of column elevating crank at the base of column.
2. Having a column locking lever in back of column.
3. Location of the Start switch and Klixon in the trunnion drum near the saw control handle.
4. Blade guard has no dust port or provisions for a leaf guard.
5. No twist lock plug between motor and column (although it may have been removed at some point in its life).

There is one other Model 30-A of the same configuration (earlier serial number 30A-12) listed in the archives here: http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=4802
However this saw is mistakenly listed as a 12" Machine size.

Photo 1:

Comments: Left front view
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Comments: Right front view
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Comments: Rear view - Note location of Column elevating crank and locking lever.
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Comments: Spare Yoke (SOLD)
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Comments: Blade guard - Note there is no dust port or provisions for a leaf guard or anti-kickback rod.
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Comments: On/Off Switch location
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