Description
AV-38 Retipping Machine Fixture 30″
The Thorvie AV-38 Retipping Machine Fixture 30″ is a professional attachment designed to accurately replace carbide tips on circular saw blades up to 30 inches in diameter.
Built for professional saw shops, sharpening businesses, and industrial maintenance facilities, this precision saw blade retipping fixture helps operators restore worn carbide saw blades while maintaining proper tooth geometry, side clearances, and cutting performance.
Designed to be easier and more accurate than many competing retipping systems, the AV-38 simplifies the retipping process and helps improve productivity.
Accurate Carbide Saw Blade Retipping
The AV-38 features a spring-loaded stop finger. This innovative design automatically returns to the proper indexing position after moving from one tooth to the next, helping operators achieve:
- More accurate tooth placement
- Faster setup times
- Consistent retipping results
- Reduced operator error
The result is a more efficient carbide tooth replacement process and improved blade performance.
Easy Setup for Different Saw Blade Sizes
The AV-38 is designed to quickly accommodate:
- Different blade diameters
- Various blade thicknesses
- Multiple kerf widths
- Arbor holes sizes from 5/8” to 1”.
- Larger arbor bushings can be supplied upon request
The adjustable fixture helps maintain proper:
- Side clearances
- Tooth positioning
- Grinding geometry
- Face hook angles
This flexibility makes the fixture suitable for a wide range of carbide-tipped circular saw blades.
Consistent Face Hook Angles Without Guesswork
Maintaining the correct face hook angle is essential when replacing carbide teeth on saw blades. The AV-38 helps operators consistently achieve:
- Proper hook angles
- Accurate tooth geometry
- Improved cutting performance
- Professional retipping results
Its straightforward adjustment system removes much of the guesswork commonly associated with carbide blade retipping.
Retip Circular Saw Blades
The AV-38 30″ fixture is designed to retip carbide circular saw blades up to 30″ in diameter. Thorvie also offers a larger 42″ AV-38 Retipping Fixture for shops servicing larger industrial saw blades.
Ideal for:
- Woodworking saw blades
- Cabinet shop blades
- Industrial carbide saw blades
- General saw sharpening operations
- Logging and forestry industries
- Pallet and truss manufacturing
Expand Your Saw Sharpening Shop Services
Carbide saw blade retipping is a valuable service that can help sharpening businesses generate additional revenue while helping customers extend the life of expensive saw blades.
By offering professional retipping services, shops can:
- Reduce blade replacement costs for customers
- Expand service offerings
- Increase profitability
- Improve customer retention
Included with the AV-38 30″ Retipping Fixture
The AV-38 30″ retipping fixture includes:
- Saw blade support
- Written instructions
- Training DVD
- Carbide tip vendor information
- Thorvie customer support
Everything needed to begin professional carbide saw blade retipping is included.
Optional Accessories for the AV-38 Retipping Fixture
Saw Set Gauge
A precision dial gauge designed to verify proper carbide tip alignment during retipping and side grinding operations. Ideal for checking:
- Carbide tip centering
- Tangential side clearance
- Radial side clearance
- Saw blade tolerances
A valuable tool for maintaining professional sharpening accuracy.
5″ Diamond Cup Grinding Wheel
The 5″ diamond cup wheel allows operators to bring the tooth closer to the motor shaft before wheel interference occurs. Benefits include:
- Easier side grinding
- Faster stock removal
- Reduced wheel flex
- Improved grinding access
The wheel can also be used for sharpening:
- Carbide jointer knives
- Carbide planer knives
Motor Stop Clamp
The Motor Stop Clamp helps operators maintain consistent grinding depth when top grinding replaced carbide teeth. Benefits include:
- Repeatable grinding depth
- Improved tooth consistency
- Faster setup during retipping
- Enhanced sharpening accuracy
The clamp is also useful when sharpening:
- Jointer knives
- Planer knives
Designed for Professional Saw Shops
The AV-38 Retipping Machine Fixture is ideal for:
- Saw sharpening businesses
- Industrial maintenance departments
- Saw service centers
- Tool repair operations
- Professional sharpening shops
Its combination of precision, ease of use, and repeatable accuracy makes it an excellent addition to any professional saw blade service operation.
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