An articulating band saw apparatus provides a frame that includes a
vertically extending section having upper and lower end portions. An
elevator moves between the upper and lower end portions of the frame. A
first hydraulic actuator is supported on the elevator for movement
therewith. A first arm provides arm end portions, the first arm supported
by the first hydraulic actuator. An end of the first arm supporting a
second hydraulic actuator that is spaced away from the first hydraulic
actuator. The second hydraulic actuator supports a second arm. An endless
band type saw is mounted on the free end of the second arm generally
opposite the second actuator. The band saw is movable by articulation of
the first and second actuators and resulting movement of the first and
second arms. In one embodiment, the band saw is a diamond wire saw.