The Cutting Edge™ - May 2004Carter Products Celebrating 75 Years Of Production Enhancements And InnovationsThe start of the Great Depression was a particularly difficult time to found a new company. However, regardless of the economic conditions of the time, Andy Carter had an idea to improve the productivity of band saws, and he formed Carter Products, Inc. From the first band saw wheel with replaceable tires, to their latest innovations for both the hobbyist and industrial woodworker, Carter Products has now brought new ideas to life for 75 years. Carter Products holds dozens of patents on band saw guides and stabilizers. They were the first company to understand the importance of guide line lights to increase accuracy in all types of industrial cutting applications. They now market the broadest range of industrial line lasers and 2D projection laser systems in the world. Their innovative, Flip-PodŽ vacuum system to position and hold parts for CNC machining won the coveted Challengers Award for new technology at the International Woodworking Fair. Their Inspecto- Light system continues to lead the industry by providing instant feedback on surface defects in panels before expensive finishing operations take place. Most recently, Carter has introduced the Quick Release TM Band Saw Tension Toggle that helps extend blade life and increases the speed and safety of blade changes. They have also added their Sander Setup/Diagnostic Gauge that helps operators calibrate widebelt sanders with greater accuracy, thereby increasing product quality and sanding belt life. For more information on these products, or any other Carter innovation, contact: Carter Products Company, Inc., 2871 Northridge Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544.
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