Photo Index - Red Star Products, Inc. - Multiplex 50-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:	16"
Submitted By:	George R. Hoelzeman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Multiplex 50-A
Date of Manufacturer:	c. 1947
Serial Number:
Last Updated	2/26/2005 1:26:40 AM

Comments:

This machine was purchased from a "handy-man" who was selling a shop full of equiptment for an elderly associate. He knew very little about the machine except that it was old and worked. Since the 7.5hp motor is 3 phase he threw in a static phase converter. The cabinet of the machine was re-inforced with rebar at one time. There is a window where a measuring guide used to appear on the table mechanism - this is gone, but it is a minor issue. Some of the safety guards on the saw cover are also missing. Someone added a small magnetic switch as well. The pivot mechanism was frozen from solidified grease and sawdust but I recently cleaned and lubricated it with lithium grease and it works like new. The bearings and races are all in excellent condition.

The blade in the photos is only 14" (saw can handle 16")and was on the saw when I bought it about six years ago. Seller threw in all the old blades the previous owner had. Some go back to 1947 including a HUGE dado head (I think its about 12").

Photo 1:

Comments: The arm, pivot and business end of the saw. Positive stops at 0, 30, 60, 75 and 90 degrees.
Source: G.R.Hoelzeman Studios

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Photo 2:

Comments: Original label on motor housing. Wonder if I can still use that number to get parts?
Source: G.R.Hoelzeman Studios

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Photo 3:

Comments: Looking at arm from above. Note the massive ribbing in the cabinet.
Source: G.R.Hoelzeman Studios

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