Abstract: An improved miter saw comprises a base assembly, a table rotatably attached to the base assembly, a saw assembly pivotably attached to the table, a wear ring non-fixedly attached between the base assembly and the table and wear ring. Other inventions are described herein.

Abstract: A disc player and changer mechanism adapted for use in a jukebox comprises a disc carrier which has a clamping arm movably mounted thereto, a translating tower and a drive system operable to move the carrier and/or the translating tower. The clamping arm includes a first disc engaging portion at one end thereof, which is positioned substantially opposite to a second disc engaging portion of the disc carrier. The disc carrier is slidably mounted on the translating tower and the clamping arm is movable as the disc carrier is moved on the translating tower such that the first disc engaging portion moves to contact an edge of a disc while the second disc engaging portion correspondingly contacts the edge of the disc substantially diametrically opposite of the first disc engaging portion. The disc is thus positively secured between the first and second disc engaging portions and may be transported from its initial position to a disc playing mechanism in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A popcorn vending apparatus according to the invention includes a cup dispenser for dispensing a cup in an area accessible by a purchaser, a cooker assembly for cooking corn kernels and dispensing the cooked kernels to a cup in the purchaser accessible area, and a corn dispenser for dispensing a measured quantity of corn to the cooker. The dispenser includes a hopper and a transporting mechanism for transporting measured quantities of corn from the hopper to the cooker. The transport mechanism includes a tubular member and a rotatable open spiral in the tubular member. The transporting mechanism includes a precision drive which is capable of rotating the open spiral a predetermined number of revolutions. There is also a flavor dispenser for dispensing flavoring in a cup in the purchaser accessible area. The flavor dispenser includes a dispensing head and a support for moving the head over a cup in the dispensing area.