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Lancelot and Squire are versatile blades which will cut in any direction. Whether using any of the 22 tooth or 14 tooth Lancelots or 18 or 12 tooth Squires, the following tips will apply.
Safety & Assembly Instructions
Do NOT use Lancelot or Squire on any Makita brand grinders. We only recommend use of 4-1/2" (115mm) angle grinders with a constant pressure switch (paddle, kill or dead man switch). Refer to FAQ, Angle grinders, Can you recommend any specific grinders?
DO NOT OPERATE LANCELOT OR SQUIRE WITHOUT FIRST ADJUSTING THE SAFETY GUARD
- Your work piece is secured in a work bench, vise or manner that insures it is safe to cut.
- Youe wearing protective safety clothing and all instructions for the assembly of our tools have been faithfully carried out!
- You will see constant references to Lancelot, however, you can assume the same principles apply to Squire should you use Squire on its own.
- I going to refer to wood as the object being cut, however, if your subject is ice, bonsai trees, rubber or any other soft non-ferrous materials, the cutting techniques are the same.
- The depth of cut on Lancelot is 1-3/16", Squire is 11/16".
- These tips are written for right hand use carving simply because our tools fit right hand angle grinders. The standard hand position is to lightly but firmly grip the auxiliary handle with your left hand and the body of the grinder with your right. There no need to use a vise grip and make your knuckles go white with the pressure - youl exert much easier control with a firm relaxed grip.
Plunge cuts for rough carving. This is the easiest of all the cuts to execute. Holding the disc grinder and Lancelot in the vertical position with the end of the blade about 2 -3above the wood, press downwards into the wood and use slight pressure on the handle to cut deeper. Lift out of the wood and down again next to the first cut, repeating this movement until completed. Using this motion constantly with cuts close to each other will result in rapid wood removal leaving ridged surfaces at the bottom which you can smooth out using the side to side or raker cuts.
Straight cuts. There are so many different applications, lengths and positions for making long or short straight cuts. Is it a log or board requiring one long straight cut or do you need a groove or trench wider than the width of a Lancelot or Squire blade? Are you removing a stump below ground level? Do you want to slice the sides off wood? Is your work piece upright, horizontal, on the ground, on a work bench at waist height or somewhere in between. Whatever your application, the tips below will work for you.
A major rule. To make long or short straight cuts, hold the disc grinder in front of you. The grinder must be switched on prior to making contact with the wood. Cut the wood by pulling Lancelot toward you, against the direction of blade rotation and motor direction. It works safest this way. This cut is totally opposite to the way you make a cut using a circular saw where you push the blade forward and away from you. AGAIN, DO NOT PUSH THE BLADE AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. It is unsafe and you may experience the tendency of Lancelot starting to "run" away from you. Inexperienced users will face the potential of losing control as it "skims" the wood.
Long cuts. In general, when making a long cut, position your body and legs comfortably so that you can pull the disc grinder toward you. This is an example of a technique which can apply to any long straight cut. You can either do this with or without a line to guide your direction. For the straightest cut, I suggest you mark a pencil line down the middle of the board. Secure the board so that about 18" is protruding out the left side of the work bench. This is to give sufficient support and prevent the board from swaying underneath as you cut. A second person would be helpful to hold the other end (right hand side) for better balance. In this case, you stand in front of the work bench and turn your body to the left so that the disc grinder is at the end of board. Comfortably lean and position your body to the left of the work bench, switch the disc grinder on and position Lancelot so that the left side of the blade cuts down the center line. Hold the grinder a comfortable arm length from your waist and start cutting by pulling Lancelot toward your waist. You will control the approximate depth by the amount of downward pressure you apply. Don press too hard or you may go down deeper than you expected. You can easily adjust the depth after your initial pass. Pull Lancelot out once you reach your waist and inspect your line. Readjust your board in the workbench and continue the cut from your last position. Repeat until you complete the cut. Practice will enable you to walk backwards and make long cuts with minimal adjustment to the board in the workbench and achieve even cuts.
Short straight cuts. For cuts of one foot or shorter, start by depressing Lancelot into the wood to the depth you want or as far as the wood will allow, and pull toward you. Repeat this method, making cuts to the left or right, until completed. This method will enable you to cut as wide as you want to go. Once you have widened out the wood to accommodate the width of the disc grinder, repeat the straight cut procedure, but this time youl be cutting at the new, lower level. Repeating this will allow you to go deeper and deeper into the wood. Obviously, you can increase the width and length with each pass.
Sideways cutting. Hold Lancelot above the wood in a vertical position, handle straight up. Switch the grinder on, and tilt it slightly to the left. The handle will be on the right of the blade at about 80to 85 Sweep lightly from left to right, left to right about three to four times in the same place across the surface of the wood so that you get the cut started. Then start sweeping left to right, right to left in a continuous motion from side to side. This will allow you to go deeper into the wood with each pass and give you an arched design.
Raker cuts. You can achieve different effects by using Lancelot in a raking position either from left to right or right to left where removal and shaping is performed with the face of the chain saw teeth. Right to left motion. Turn the grinder on its side so that the face of Lancelot is at about 10to the wood surface. Not quite horizontal but close! With this cut it is very important that you change the position of your left hand over the auxiliary handle, similar to holding a bicycle handlebar, palm down. Adjust your left hand over the right hand side of the grinder. With your left and right arms extended slightly to the right, pull Lancelot lightly across the surface of the wood toward your waist. This cutting action leaves an incredibly smooth surface finish and lets you remove layers of material without gouging the wood. Left to right motion. Everything is the same as "right to left" above except that your arms are extended to the left and you pull the blade across the wood from the left toward your waist. While removing wood rapidly, this motion leaves a nice ridged or "arched" effect on the surface. A word of caution. Any of these cutting actions result in wood shavings being directed rapidly toward your face, which is why we recommend using a full face visor. At 10,000 rpm, they can sting!
Horizontal cuts. In combination with a short straight cut and horizontal cut, this method is great for notching, removing stumps and accelerated wood removal by taking 1" blocks out at a time. Firstly, hold the disc grinder in the same way as a raker cut. Simply turn the grinder on its side so that the face of Lancelot is horizontal to the wood. Hold your left hand over the auxiliary handle, similar to holding a bicycle handlebar, palm down. Comfortably adjust your left hand over the right hand side of the grinder. Brace your legs in a slightly bent but firm position so that they balance your body as you make a forward cut as follows. Place Lancelot horizontally against the side of the wood, lean into and apply slight pressure as you cut straight into the side. Follow the cut around the edge of the wood as required. The blade will penetrate a maximum of 1-3/16".
Notching. Let say you want to make a notch in a 2x4. You can free form cut it out if you like or pencil mark the notch. Do a short vertical cut across the top, again pulling Lancelot toward your waist and down to the required depth. Then make a horizontal cut into the side of the wood. This simple process is great for small notches, however, if the length is longer than 1-1/4", make several vertical cuts, the first one being the butt end followed by a series of side by side vertical cuts. You can finish the notch with either a side to side or raker cut. The other method is to make a series of vertical cuts about 1" apart followed by a combination of horizontal and side to side cuts. You can also use the raking cut to finish.
Stump removal. Finally, a way to remove unwanted stumps below ground level. If youe got a stump grinder I won kid you it will do a much faster job but if youe felled a tree or have old useless stumps still in the way of your lawn mower, Lancelot is the only hand held power tool that will do such an incredible job. Youl be working on your knees a majority of the time so you may want to invest in a set of knee pads as well as making sure to have power reaching out to the stump via an approved extension cord for your disc grinder. This job will allow you to use the full range of cuts but here a simple technique to remove chunks at a time. Make sure you clear dirt away from the base as much as possible to give you room to work below ground level. Youl make short straight cuts in the shape of a series of tic-tac-toe patterns. #, pulling down and across. To start, make your first series of short straight cuts about 1" apart and pull them down to the edge of the stump. These can be as many as the width of the stump will allow. Make the second series of cuts across the first so that you have a pattern of small squares. Position Lancelot horizontally to the stump at the bottom of these squares (about 1" below the top of the squares) and proceed to horizontally cut them out as you scythe through the base of the squares and across the new surface of the stump.Keep repeating this cut to continue lowering the height of the stump as quickly as possible.
Cutting upwards in a curved surface. If youe into free form bowl carving, this is a great cut to shape the inside of bowls. You must already have removed a lot of the center and see a rough shape to the sides. This technique can be used in conjunction with raking and side to side cuts. Looking at the inside of the bowl, hold the disc grinder in the raking position. Pick a starting point at the base of the inside of the bowl. Brace and balance yourself as you gently but firmly push upwards and away from your body toward the top of the wood. Use a smooth controlled motion. Continue this action to shape the inside of the bowl. It will result in rapid wood removal and smooth shaping, taking off light layers at a time.
Feathering: Using a gentle touch, you can move across the surface of the wood in any direction using repetitive side to side or up and down motions. Whether you want to shape the sides or top, hold the grinder in the vertical or horizontal position to gently feather small sections at a time. You will find this technique extremely useful toward to the end of your power carving for final shaping and detailing. Always remember to use a very light feather touch - Lancelot can be unforgiving if you make a mistake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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LANCELOT AND SQUIRE
Differences, Diameters
Safety and Myths
Using One and Two Blades
Universal Nut and Locknut
Angle Grinders
Safety Guard
Recommended Grinders
Tool Maintenance
Saw Chains
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Product Differences, Angle Grinder Shaft Diameters
Q: What tooth sizes does Lancelot come in and what's the difference between them?
A: Two sizes. One has 22 teeth for a finer finish, the other has 14 teeth for more aggressive removal but slightly rougher finish. They come in several center hole sizes to suit worldwide angle grinder shafts and bottom adapters. Most of these adapters (or flanges) generally have a raised 7/8" or 22mm shoulder and provide the option to fit the same hole center specific to other angle grinder accessories e.g., grinding wheels, wire brushes. The information below lists center shaft diameters followed by raised shoulder diameters.
- North American Angle Grinders: 5/8"(16mm) and 7/8"(22mm)
- South American Angle Grinders: 5/8"(16mm) and 7/8"(22mm)
- European Angle Grinders: 14mm and 22mm. Some U.K shafts are 5/8"
- Japanese Angle Grinders: 15mm and 22mm. A 16mm center hole can be used with a bushing available from one of our Japanese distributors.
- Australian and New Zealand Angle Grinders: 14mm, 16mm and 22mm
Q: What is Lancelot diameter?
A: Both the 22 tooth and 14 tooth Lancelot diameters are 4" (100mm).
Q: What tooth sizes does Squire come in and what the difference between them?
A: Two sizes. The finer finish model has 18 teeth, the 12 tooth is more aggressive with a slightly rougher finish. They were designed to be fitted in tandem, on top of any Lancelot or with each other, however, each model can also be used individually. They are available in the same center hole sizes as Lancelot.
Q: What is Squire diameter?
A: Squire overall blade size is 3-1/2" (88mm) in diameter, 12mm smaller than Lancelot.
Safety and Myths
Q: Are the tools safe?
A: Yes. We have never had a chain break, discs crack or blades fly off the grinder, contrary to some of the myths out there. Not one has ever been returned through customer dissatisfaction or manufacturing defect. The simple truth is that the chain can break because it doesn move independently like a chainsaw, which rotates on a bar. The chain on every one of our products rotates as one unit locked between the top and bottom discs, the total assembly being secured by the lock nut which is further secured by its clockwise tightening when the motor turns anti clockwise. The chain can go anywhere as it spins in conjunction with the discs. Another design feature ensures the blades never heat up due to the cooling effect provided by the four holes and slots in each disc, maintaining their long life. The discs also have a patented anti kickback clutch action when the chain hits an immovable object like a nail or wire, however, do not force the blade and twist it in the wood during operation. Like any other cutting attachment, if twisted hard or rapidly against the sides of a deep cut you made in the wood, the forces exerted could induce a kickback. Let the tool do the cutting - it more than capable. We are very proud of our excellent safety record.
Please keep in mind that you must always use caution with a power tool. The biggest danger is complacency and lack of attention to the work. We have been told many times by users that they have been lulled into a false sense of security to the danger because the tools do such a fantastic job. You must always be alert and be aware that the blades travel between 10,000 - 11,000 rpm at three times the speed of a chain saw and with twice as many teeth! Used correctly, there nothing better or faster on the planet.
The Differences Between Using One And Two Blades
Q: Why do I need two blades? Isn one good enough?
A: With two blades you have more teeth, more versatility, more options, faster wood removal and shaping. You get to your final piece much quicker. Most people use two blades for their rough out carving then change down to one blade for detail work. But if your application only has need for one blade, choose either the 22 or 14 tooth Lancelot. You won be disappointed! It still blazingly fast.
Q: What center hole size do I need to fit two blades?
A: It is strongly recommended that you match center holes with the grinder shaft diameter. Check the grinders instruction manual or simply measure the shaft diameter. In most cases the shaft diameters on most 4-1/2", 115mm and 125mm grinders are as follows:
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- North and South American Angle Grinders: 5/8"
- European Angle Grinders: Predominantly 14mm but some grinders in the UK are 5/8" (16mm)
- Australian and New Zealand Angle Grinders: 14mm and 16mm
- Japanese Angle Grinders: 15mm and 16mm.
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Q: Can I mount two Lancelot or a Lancelot and Squire.
A: Yes, you can fit any two Lancelot together or one Lancelot and a Squire, in any tooth combination.
Q: What advantage is there in mounting two Lancelot?
A: 1) You get a 12mm wide cut with any two blades when cutting straight into or across the wood. 2) You can have anywhere from 28 to 44 teeth removing wood. 3) You will do incredibly fast, controlled wood removal and shaping. 4) All teeth are in contact with the wood when cutting/carving/shaping in a vertical position.
Q: I have a 14 and a 22 tooth Lancelot. What the best way to fit them?
A: Place the 14 tooth on first, then fit the 22 tooth directly on top and tighten both blades with the Universal Nut. The advantage is when using them on their face, the 22 tooth is the only blade in contact with the wood doing the work and gives you the nicest, finer finish.
Q: What advantage is there in mounting a Lancelot and a Squire?
A: 1) When you turn the blades at an angle on their face, similar to using a grinding wheel or a sander, the offset chain saw blades will all come in contact with the wood. 2) You can have between 26 to 40 teeth for either rough or fine removal. 3) They are great for removing large amounts of surface material, scalloping or convex shaping. 4) By cutting across the surface of the wood from left or right to center, (imagine removing bark from a tree or similar) you will rapidly remove huge amounts of surface wood. 5) When cutting vertically, this combination leaves unique bench or stepped cuts in the wood.
Q: What is the most versatile combination?
A: Three blades and one Universal nut. Get one of each Lancelot 22 and 14 tooth, and one Squire either 18 or 12 tooth. This way you have 1) the ability to mix and match combinations to suit your different applications, 2) use them individually for detail work and 3) get a fine or rough finish.
Q: What combination takes out the most wood?
A: Two 14 tooth Lancelot.This combo also provides great lateral control in cutting from left to right, right to left and repetitive side to side motions across the top of the wood.
Q: Can I use Lancelot and Squire as single blades?
A: Yes.
Universal Nut and Manufacturer Locknut
Q: Can I use the locknut that came with my grinder to tighten two blades?
A: No, you cannot. You can use the manufacturer locknut to tighten one blade only. Their locknut has a 22mm shoulder which will not allow it to tighten two blades. We designed the Universal Nut with its flat base and hexagon head specifically for the purpose of holding any double blade combination. Using a 13/16"(21mm) spanner, socket or crescent wrench, its much easier than manufacturers two pin spanners. It can also be used to tighten other accessories.
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Q: Is it easy to fit the blades?
A: Yes. Once youe read the safety instructions you should be carving in less than five minutes. All you need to tighten the blades with the Universal Nut is a 13/16"(21mm) spanner, socket or crescent wrench.
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Angle Grinders
Q: What the difference between an angle grinder and a disc grinder?
A: Nothing, theye called one or the other and either of the above. Same beast, different name!
Q: I don have an angle grinder. What do I need?
A: The answer is "what do you want to do - use one or two blades?? Depending on your country, 4" and 4-1/2" grinders or 100mm, 115mm or 125mm grinders can be used. But read on!
Single blade use only: If you only ever want to use one Lancelot or Squire blade on its own you can use a 4" or 100mm angle grinder. The blade you select must have the 5/8" (16mm) center hole. It is important to note that with one known exception, with a 4" and 100mm grinder you are limited to using a single blade and cannot fit a tandem combination. Theye way too underpowered for two blades. The one exception we know of is Makita Model 9501B, 10,000rpm 4.0Amp 10mm shaft but you need to order part number 224291 - 1 inner nut to fit two blades. The nut has to be specially ordered from the Makita dealer.
For tandem, dual, double blade or two blade combinations: Again, different terms meaning the same thing! You can use any 4-1/2" or 115m and 125mm angle grinder for any tandem combination. We recommend that you use two blades with either 5/8", 14mm or 15mm center holes, depending on your country.
For all round versatility we highly recommend using a 4 -1/2", 115mm or 125mm angle grinder. That will allow you to fit any tandem combination as well as using them as single blades. Nearly every 4 -1/2", 115mm and 125mm grinder is suitable for use with our blade accessories - the exceptions are certain 4 -1/2" Skil models with a 3/8" center shaft. While our accessories will fit all except the Skil power units, we highly recommend angle grinders that have a paddle switch versus those with a thumb controlled on/off slide switch.
Q: Why do you prefer the paddle switch over the slide switch?
A: For two major reasons. Reliability. In testing and demonstrations, slide on/off thumb switches have failed on nearly every above mentioned manufacturer grinders, which we then generally take in for repair. Sometimes, however, the cost is prohibitive.This downtime is a major inconvenience especially when youe working on a weekend project and you only have one grinder. Switch failure occurs over a period of time. None of the paddle switch grinders wee used have failed. Ease of Operation. Depressing a switch with thumb/fingers curled around the switch is slightly easier than reaching for a thumb switch located on the top of the grinder.
In expanding this response, paddle switch grinders are easier to operate using the on/off switch on the side of the grinder. The switch is depressed with the thumb or two to three fingers, depending on the manufacturer, versus the thumb controlled on/off slide switch located on top of the grinder body. Some manufacturers have paddle switches with a locking switch. With these machines you have two choices: 1) by depressing the paddle switch and then depressing the locking switch at the base of the grinder, you do not have to hold the paddle switch down continuously while working. Any sensitive pressure on the paddle switch then shuts the motor off or 2) you can choose to hold the paddle switch down without utilizing the lock switch. When you release pressure on the paddle switch, the motor turns off, and the accessory spins slowly to a stop. Let also make this clear. Contrary to some opinions, a paddle/kill switch will not bring any accessory to an immediate stop. Any and all accessories fitted to angle grinders, regardless of the type of on/off switch, will spin to a complete stop up to nine seconds after the switch to the motor is turned off. An important point is that there is no noticeable difference in performance with our blades using a grinder with either a paddle or thumb slide switch, which is why we state either style is suitable.
Q: Can you recommend any specific grinders?
A: Yes. Our top picks are the following 4-1/2" angle grinders: De Walt DW402, Porter Cable 7406, Bosch 1710A, all Milwaukee, Black and Decker Industrial and Pro models, Makita 9527PB, Hitachi G12SE and Craftsman. They all have the paddle switch feature.
Safety Guard
Q: Why do I have to change the position of the safety guard?
A: For safety, optimum performance and carving in a comfortable position. The recommended way is the only way. For detailed information refer to the safety instructions "Warning: Safety Guardon this website.
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Q: Can I work without a safety guard?
A: No, no and heck no! It not good for your health or safety. If you want to remove the safety guard for any reason, don use our blades. Running them without a safety guard is done so at your own risk. Please don under any circumstance!
Q: Is it easy to change the safety guard?
A: Depending on your model grinder, it should take a few seconds with a simple turn to the left, or less than a minute if you need to make a screw adjustment. One exception is the Makita 4" or 100mm angle grinder. Please read the next
Q: I have a 4" Makita which has two screws securing the safety guard at 90 degrees. What do I need to do to change the position of the guard to 45 degrees?
A: This particular machine is the only one in the world that has this type of safety guard and requires an adjustment to change its position. Do NOT use Lancelotor SquireSaw Chain Blades on any 4"(100mm) angle grinder that requires this type of safety guard modification. This includes any and all 4" (100mm) Makita grinders. |
Angle Grinder And Chain Maintenance
Q: Should I keep my grinder clean?
A: Yes, because Lancelot and Squire remove wood shavings and sawdust so quickly. We highly recommend you air blow the body and the on/off switch clean on a regular basis as part of your normal maintenance. This will prevent shavings and sawdust accumulating in the motor windings. Additionally, if you own a thumb slide on/off switch grinder, blow under the "off" section of the switch, but only when the power is disconnected. It very important to keep the switch clean. If shavings accumulate under the "off" section, during operation when you depress "off", you may experience the switch will stay locked "on" and youl be pressing the switch rapidly backwards and forwards until it switches off. It in your best interest to keep it clean.
Q: Do the chains require oil?
A: No, the only maintenance required is to sharpen the teeth. Because the chain circlet is securely locked in place between two discs and does not move independently like a chainsaw over a bar. The only parts that wear are the teeth. This is fully explained under "Safety - Are The Tools Safe?"
Q: What do I use to sharpen the teeth?
A: A standard 5/32" or 4mm round chain saw file. You can also use a power sharpener. Some users have also said a 1/8" file works well with the 22 tooth Lancelot and 18 tooth Squire. A good tip is to mark the first tooth on either side so you know where you start and finish. If not, you could resharpen several teeth twice and get a little frustrated in the process!
Saw Chains
Q: Is the chain replaceable?
A: Yes. We recommend having one or two spare sets on hand. It more convenient and saves time to replace a dull chain with a sharp one rather than sharpening blunt teeth on the job. Sharpen blunt chains in your downtime so keep your productivity up.
Q: Will a 22 tooth chain fit the 14 tooth Lancelot, or an 18 tooth Squire fit the 12 tooth? Are they interchangeable between models?
A: No. Chain is not interchangeable between different models. You must get replacement chain specific to your Lancelot or Squire tooth models. Because of the difference in fine and course tooth sizes, the discs are manufactured to match the specific chain diameters and center hole diameters.
Q: What the difference in chain pitch between the 22 and 14 tooth Lancelot, and the 18 and 12 tooth Squire?
A: The 22 tooth Lancelot and 18 tooth Squire are pitch Micro Chisel: the 14 tooth Lancelot and 12 tooth Squire are 3/8" pitch Xtra Guard. All chains are specially manufactured for King Arthur Tools by Oregon Chain. | |
Tandem Combinations
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Double Up For More Power!
Tandem Combinations - Two saw chain cutter accessories used with our universal nut will virtually double productivity in a safe and efficient way. This much is certain - regardless of your choice, any combination will eat and shape wood, ice, rubber, PVC, lime and lucite faster than anything you've yet experienced. In addition, you have the bonus that both blades can be used individually.
Lancelot Tandems
You get more power with two blades. For hog out wood removal use two 14 tooth blades. For more finish and shaping use two 22 tooth blades. How about a compromise and get the best of both worlds? Use a 14 and 22 tooth tandem.
Lancelot and Squire Combination
If you want to do convex shapes and use the grinder in a sweeping or raking motion to, for example, shape the sides of a bowl or carve the haunches of a rocking horse, then a Squire and Lancelot combination is the best. A 14 tooth Lancelot with a 12 tooth Squire is the most aggressive. The smoothest combination is a 22 tooth with the 18 tooth Squire. You can further custom a tandem with either a 22 tooth and 12 tooth or 14 tooth and 18 tooth combination. |
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Universal Nut
The KAT Universal Nut makes tandem combinations possible. Our Universal Nut will replace the two spanner wrenches. Two Lancelots side by side or Lancelot paired with Squire will eat and shape wood faster than ever before. For sheer brute wood removal there is no better combo than two Lancelots. The Lancelot and Squire combination is excellent for sweeping horizontal wood removal when both blades cut the stock material surface at the same time. This combination is great for bowl making and artistic patterns.
Will tandem combinations fit all angle grinders?
NO. Lancelot can be paired with another Lancelot or Squire but only on 4-1/2" (115mm) and European 125mm disc grinders with 14mm (M14) or 16mm (5/8") threaded shafts. They can be matched with the same or different tooth configurations e.g. two Lancelot's 22 tooth & 22 tooth (22/22), 22/14, 14/14: Lancelot & Squire 22/18, 22/12,14/18, 14/12.
What is the best tandem combination?
The best tandem combination is to pair two blades with the same center holes, but only 14mm or 5/8" (16mm), tightened with our Universal Nut which must be used to secure any dual combination. The only other combination is to seat a 14mm or 16mm Lancelot blade on the bottom of the disc grinder's threaded shaft with a 22mm blade on top, using manufacturer's disc grinder lock nut to secure both blades. The Universal Nut is specially designed with a hexagonal head. Simply tighten blades with a 21mm (13/16") spanner, spark plug socket or adjustable wrench. It's much safer and easier than the traditional two pin spanner wrench!
Ordering System
Our simple item coding system can help you keep track of our sizes - the first number is either a 3 or 4. 3 means Squire and 4 means Lancelot, the middle two numbers refer to the arbor size and the last two numbers refer to the number of teeth. So a 45822 is a Lancelot with 5/8" arbor and 22 teeth. A 31412 is a Squire with 14mm arbor and 12 teeth. The 14mm tools are primarily for European angle grinders.
Seven (7) Tandem Combinations
These combinations can be fitted to angle grinders with 5/8" (16mm) and 14mm threaded shafts. There are 7 different kinds of tandem combinations possible and they are listed below. They come in 5/8" arbor and 14M 14mm centers for European models.
Combination #1: Two (2) 22 tooth Lancelot's Model 45822 or 41422. This combo is a racing fast shaper and remover. With 44 teeth revving around at up to 13,000rpm, these blades do an awesome job as they slice, cut, carve and shape. The smooth finish is the result of the smaller tooth pitch. Effortless and safe. Used individually, the 22 tooth is our most popular blade and great for detail work.
Combination #2: Two (2) 14 tooth Lancelot's Model 45814 or 41414. This is our most aggressive and popular combination for major mass removal. With 28 large pitch (3/8") teeth hogging out material, time on any project will be greatly reduced with this beast. If you want to just get the wood out of the way in a hurry, this is definitely the combination to use. Two 14 tooth cutters removes more wood faster than any other combination.
Combination #3: One (1) of each 14 tooth and 22 tooth Lancelot. Model 45814 and 45822 or 41414 and 41422. With this versatile combination, you get the best of both worlds. Mass removal performance is excellent and if the 22 tooth blade is mounted over the 14 tooth, (closest to the universal nut), the finish is finer in convex and sweeping shaping. This versatile combination also provides two tooth choices when used individually for detail work.
Combination #4: One (1) of each 22 tooth Lancelot and 18 tooth Squire. Model 45822 and 35818 or 41422 and 31418. This is the offset fine tooth combination mounting the larger Lancelot first with Squire on top fastened with the Universal nut. When holding the grinder with the blades at between 25 to 30 degrees to the material, you have 40 teeth sweeping or raking material away sideways or in downward strokes. Also removes material in slice, plunge and straight cuts but leaves a step or bench shape with each pass. Best used for convex shaping e.g. removing the sides of a bowl, leaving a fine finish. Also great individually for detail work.
Combination #5: One (1) of each 22 tooth Lancelot and 12 tooth Squire. Model 45822 and 35812 or 41422 and 31412. This is the offset fine and course tooth combination mounting the fine tooth Lancelot first with the course tooth Squire on top. When holding the grinder with the blades at between 25 to 30 degrees to the material, you have 34 teeth sweeping or raking material away sideways or in downward strokes. Will also remove material in slice, plunge and straight cuts but leaves a step or bench shape with each pass. Best used for convex shaping in larger works. Rapidly removes material but leaves a course finish. Also great individually for detail work.
Combination #6: One (1) of each 14 tooth Lancelot and 12 tooth Squire. Model 45814 and 35812 or 41414 and 31412. This is the offset course tooth combination mounting Lancelot first with Squire on top. Again, when holding the grinder with the blades at between 25 to 30 degrees to the material, you have 26 teeth sweeping or raking material away sideways or in downward strokes. Will also remove material in slice, plunge and straight cuts but leaves a step or bench shape with each pass. This is our most aggressive course tooth offset Lancelot/Squire combination and removes material incredibly fast for convex and surface shaping in large works where finish is not important.
Combination #7: One (1) of each 14 tooth Lancelot and 18 tooth Squire. Model 45814 and 35818 or 41414 and 31418. This is the offset course/fine tooth combination mounting the course tooth Lancelot first with the fine tooth Squire on top. Again, when holding the grinder with the blades at between 25 to 30 degrees to the material, you have 32 teeth sweeping or raking material away sideways or in downward strokes. With the aggressive Lancelot as the workhorse combined with the fine finish of Squire, stock removal is rapid leaving a relatively smooth surface. The choice may come down to the number of teeth you want and how you want to use them individually for detail work. In this combination, Lancelot has a larger kerf and course teeth while Squire has a smaller kerf and fine teeth.
Combination # - Description
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Refer to the Instructions for "how to" information on Tandem Combinations. |
#1 - LANCELOT 2 - 45822 or 41422
#2 - LANCELOT 2 -45814 or 41414
#3 - LANCELOT 1 - 45822 & 1 -45814
or 41422 & 41414
#4 - LANCELOT 45822 & SQUIRE 35818
or 41422 & 31418
#5 - LANCELOT 45822 & SQUIRE 35812
or 41422 & 31412
#6 - LANCELOT 45814 & SQUIRE 35812
or 41414 & 31412
#7 - LANCELOT 45814 & SQUIRE 35818
or 41414 & 31418
Please Note: Tandem combinations are fitted to angle grinders with 5/8" (16mm) and 14mm threaded shafts. |
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