Saw-spin′dle.
The shaft upon which a circular saw is secured. This is ordinarily effected by means of a collar a, between which and the flat face of a swell on the spindle the saw is clamped by screwing up a nut b. A steady pin, passing through the saw and into the spindle, prevents slip and vibration. Rotation is imparted by a cone-pulley having a series of grooves for receiving a circular band, enabling it to be run at different velocities. See also saw-arbor.Saw-spindle. |