Abstract: The portable concrete saw of the present invention includes a frame with first and second side members and cross members that connect the first and second side members together. It also includes a cantilever member pivotally mounted to the frame and an actuator for moving the cantilever member to a selected position and holding it at that position. The cantilever member supports an internal combustion engine, electric motor or other power source and a cutting blade driven by the power source. The method of forming this saw includes forming openings in the side members, inserting end portions of the cross members into the openings to form the frame, and pivotally mounting a cantilever member to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting objects includes a pan, a table and an arm which lies secured to the table and extends outwardly of a supporting surface of the table. The pan supports the table, and the arm supports a cutting assembly including a motor and a cutting element. Ceramic tiles as well as other objects slide over the supporting surface of the table to the cutting element that cuts them. A fence that lies releasably secured to the table guides the objects to the cutting blade and away from the cutting element.