Patents Assigned to James B. Petersen
  • Patent number: 5842400
    Abstract: In general, table saws can be used in a stationary mode only, i.e. the saw blade is fixed in one position. A relatively simple saw assembly which can be used with an ordinary circular saw includes a table with a slot in the top surface thereof for slidably receiving the blade of a saw mounted on a slide beneath the table. The slide is movably mounted on an arcuate track on a carriage for permitting tilting of the blade to make angled cuts. The saw is connected to the slide by a cantilever structure, which permits changing of the amount of blade projecting above the table top, i.e. raising and lowering of the saw to alter the depth of cut. The carriage is mounted on rails extending longitudinally of the table. A handle is connected to the saw and projects upwardly through the slot to a location above the and in front of the blade for manual movement of the carriage, the slide and the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignees: James B. Petersen, 679128 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventor: George A. McIntosh