Abstract: A cutter assembly for installation on the rotary discs of a concrete finishing/stripper machine includes a base member for mounting on the rotary disc of a machine, a cutter member carried on the base member having a plurality of interchangeable cutting edges selectively presentable to a cutting position, a guide channel for constraining the cutter element for movement relative to the base member between first and second positions, and a coil spring for urging the cutter member toward a first of the positions while permitting movement of the cutter element along a path away from the first position and toward a deflected position in response to forces applied to the cutter element caused by obstructions on the surface being finished. The compression or pre-load on the coil spring is adjustable for varying conditions. The entire cutter assembly is readily mountable onto the bottom of the rotating disc and channels thereof by wedges, making set up of the machine quick and easy.

Abstract: A table-top masonry saw comprising a high-speed rotary circular blade is provided with a dust removal kit for withdrawing masonry dust created by the circular blade from the region of the saw to a vacuum source. The kit includes a curtain draped over a frame member at an operator's side of the saw blade and a funnel disposed to the rear of the saw blade opposite the operator's side. The funnel includes an exhaust duct which is connected to a vacuum source.

Abstract: A concrete saw mounted on a wheeled housing for making a substantially linear cut in the surface of a masonry slab is provided with a dust removal apparatus. The dust removal apparatus includes a blade guard partially surrounding the circular blade mounted for rotation on the side of the wheeled housing and a pivotally mounted funnel mounted on the blade guard. The funnel is telescopically mounted on a portion of the blade guard and extends between the blade guard and the slab being cut. A bottom edge of the funnel is provided with a rounded bearing surface so that it rides on the surface of the slab. A vacuum machine is connected to an exhaust duct of the funnel so that concrete dust generated during the making of a cut is continuously exhausted through the funnel and a flexible hose to the vacuum machine as a cut is being made.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a machine for removing coatings from uneven surfaces such as concrete and the like. The machine includes a power system for driving a pair of cutter head assemblies. The cutter head assemblies are rotated in opposite directions to help stabilize the machine and to throw the cuttings out of the way. Each cutter head assembly has a cutter head with a plurality of peripheral sides or facets and cutter bars are spring loaded thereon to allow cutting tools held by the cutter bars to effectively float on the concrete surface and follow uneven sections of the surface. The cutter head assemblies are mounted on the machine so that they can tilt forward and backward and from side to side to facilitate the cutter head assemblies following uneven surfaces.