The NEW ESL-35 Straight Line Rip Saw
The Diehl ESL-35 is an affordable straight line rip saw that brings Diehl’s legendary glue-line edge to a new low price. Built as an economy straight line rip saw for growing manufacturers, this value straight line rip saw pairs heavy-duty, production-ready construction with a compact footprint and a smart price — so you get real industrial ripping performance without paying for more machine than you need.
The Diehl ESL-35 Straight Line Rip Saw brings the performance, accuracy, and reliability associated with the Diehl name to an entirely new price point.
Designed for manufacturers who need a dependable, production-ready straight line rip saw without the cost of a larger machine, the ESL-35 delivers an exceptional combination of cut quality, productivity, simplicity, and value.
Whether you’re upgrading from a lighter-duty saw, adding capacity, or purchasing your first industrial straight line rip saw, the ESL-35 gives you the performance you need — without paying for more machine than you need.
How the ESL-35 Works
The ESL-35 is a single-arbor straight line rip saw: each board is fed straight past one saw blade to produce a clean, glue-ready edge. The same proven Diehl mechanics behind the larger SL saws drive it:
- Feed. Diehl’s chain/race feed carries each board dead-straight through the saw under a pressure-roll system, with feed speed infinitely variable from 50 to 140 FPM to match your stock.
- Rip. A single arbor-mounted 14″ or 16″ blade makes one clean, straight (or hollow-ground) cut, driven by a 15 HP motor (20 HP optional) at 3,450 RPM, with an automatic arbor brake for safety.
- Set for the stock. An adjustment handwheel positions the blade for material thickness — from 3/8″ up to 2.55″ — while a standard stock guide sets the rip width.
- Run safely. A dual anti-kickback finger system, an electrically interlocked saw pit, and a pivoting pressure-beam side guard protect the operator on every pass.
The result is an affordable straight line rip saw that delivers the same guaranteed Diehl glue-line cut as its bigger siblings — in a compact, lower-cost package built for everyday production.
Applications
The ESL-35 is built for shops that need dependable straight-line ripping without a full-sized machine:
- Glue-line ripping — straight, glue-ready edges for edge-glued panels and joinery.
- Edge straightening — turning rough or wavy edges into a true reference edge.
- Ripping to width — accurate, repeatable widths across solid-wood parts.
- First industrial saw / upgrades — a step up from a lighter-duty saw, or a cost-controlled way to add ripping capacity.
- Straight or hollow-ground cutting — clean glue joints for panel and component work.
As a value straight line rip saw, the ESL-35 fits growing manufacturers who want industrial cut quality and durability at a controlled capital cost.
Industries Served
The ESL-35 supports solid-wood operations across:
- Furniture — glue-ready edges for panels and frame stock.
- Cabinetry — edge-glued panels, face frames, and door parts.
- Flooring — straight-line ripping of solid hardwood.
- Custom Millwork & Mouldings — accurate blanks and straightened stock.
- Doors — panel and component stock.
Emerging applications: small and growing shops moving into industrial production, where an affordable straight line rip saw is the practical entry point to Diehl glue-line quality.
Specifications
| Machine type | Single-arbor straight line (glue-line) rip saw — straight or hollow-ground cut |
| Arbor motor | 15 HP (11.2 kW) standard; 20 HP (15 kW) optional |
| Feed motor | 2 HP (1.5 kW) |
| Feed speed | Variable, 50–140 FPM (12–42 m/min) |
| Stock thickness | 3/8″ (10 mm) min; up to 1.5″ (38 mm) with a 14″ blade, or 2.55″ (64 mm) with a 16″ blade |
| Minimum length | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Throat capacity | 19″ (482 mm) |
| Saw blade | 14″ or 16″ diameter; 2″ (50.8 mm) arbor bore |
| Arbor speed | 3,450 RPM, belt-driven, with automatic spindle/arbor brake |
| Accurate glue-line cut | Straight or hollow, up to 5′ (1.5 m) |
| Feed system | Diehl chain/race with pressure-roll system |
| Safety | Dual anti-kickback fingers (cam-controlled upper + lower in table); electrically interlocked saw pit; pivoting pressure-beam side guard |
| Dust collection | 1,250 CFM required (1–6″ and 1–3″ openings) |
| Worktable height | Nominal 34″ (864 mm) |
| Electrical | 208/240/480/575 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz; 380 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz; 110 V control circuit |
| Dimensions | 65″ L × 53″ W × 56″ H (1651 × 1346 × 1423 mm) |
| Weight | 2,750 lbs net (2,960 lbs crated; 3,275 lbs export-crated) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Diehl ESL-35?
It’s Diehl’s new, affordable industrial straight line rip saw — a heavy-duty, production-ready glue-line rip saw offered at a lower price point than a full-sized machine, for manufacturers who want Diehl quality without paying for more machine than they need.
How is the ESL-35 different from the SL-65?
The SL-65 is Diehl’s full-sized straight line rip saw — 20 HP standard, higher feed speed, larger capacity. The ESL-35 is the compact, lower-cost model — 15 HP, feed up to 140 FPM, a smaller footprint and weight — for shops that want the same Diehl glue-line quality at a lower capital cost.
Is an affordable rip saw still industrial-grade?
Yes. The ESL-35 isn’t a light-duty saw dressed up as an industrial one. It has heavy-duty construction, positive material control, and the same chain/race, single-arbor, and pressure-roll design behind Diehl’s guaranteed glue-line cut.
What size stock can it handle?
Material from 3/8″ thick up to 2.55″ (with a 16″ blade), a 12″ minimum length, and a 19″ throat capacity, at feed speeds from 50 to 140 FPM.
What power does it need?
A 15 HP arbor motor (20 HP optional) and a 2 HP variable-speed feed drive, wired for common 3-phase voltages with a 110 V control circuit.
Who is the ESL-35 for?
Manufacturers upgrading from a lighter-duty saw, adding ripping capacity, or buying their first industrial straight line rip saw — anyone who wants strong price-to-performance.
How does it keep operators safe?
A dual anti-kickback finger system (cam-controlled upper fingers plus lower fingers in the table), an electrically interlocked saw pit, a pivoting pressure-beam side guard, and an automatic arbor brake.