Abstract: An improved guide for a handheld power cutting tool and for providing an adjustment to compensate for the distance between the blade of a cutting tool and the end of the sole plate which typically surrounds the blade, includes a base, a guide at the end of the base for contacting the edge of the guide plate of the cutting tool, a carriage assembly movable relative to the base, a carriage stop movable on the base to a set distance from the carriage assembly which can be adjusted to equal the distance between the saw blade and the end of the sole plate, the carriage stop being lockable to the base, a friction surface between the workpiece and the underside of the carriage assembly such that when the base is moved, the carriage assembly remains stationary with respect to the workpiece.

Abstract: A work station for gift wrapping comprising a compartment for storage of rolls of paper, wrapping accessories and tools, a top surface for placement of objects to be wrapped, a removable roll holding means attached to an end panel, a tape dispenser holding means attached to another end panel, an end and a bottom panel. The work station is set up by installing the roll holding means on one of the end panels, and by placing a common scotch tape dispenser on a holding means that allows a user to easily dispense tape from the dispenser. A roll of paper is removed the compartment and easily inserted onto the roll holding means, and during a dispensing operation keeps the edge of the paper aligned with the adjacent end panel. An article for wrapping is placed on top of the paper after it has been dispensed and is cut to length and width using a common letter opener type cutter. Tape is easily pulled from tape dispenser while holding the wrapped article.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining vertical panels is provided including a frame 10 for supporting a panel in a substantially vertical plane, a tool mount 22, and a mechanism 14, 18, 20 supporting the tool mount 22 for movement in two directions over the panel plane. The tool mount 22 has an axis 24 along which a tool on the mount can be moved towards and away from the panel plane and about which the tool can be rotated to change its orientation relative to the panel plane.

Abstract: A saw guide for hand-held power saws may be adjusted for cutting of wooden I-beams at various angles to the length of the I-beam. A first member abuts one flange, and a second member abuts the other flange, of the I-beam. The second member includes an elongated horizontal surface for support of the saw, and an elongated vertical guide surface for guiding the saw in a straight line to create the straight cut. The second member is pivotable in a horizontal plane and lockable relative to the first member to set and lock the position of the guide surface relative to the first member and the I-beam. The second member preferably includes an adjustable stop that is moveable and lockable to various positions on the second member to place the stop against the inner surface of the second flange no matter at what the angle of second member is set.

Abstract: A table saw securing device includes a post extended from a work table, a cantilever beam attached to the post, a housing rotatably and slidably attached to the cantilever beam, and a saw device selectively secured to the housing. One or more seats are secured on a bottom board of the housing and each includes a channel for adjustably securing a bolt. One or more bars each has one end secured to the bolts, and one or more fasteners threaded to the other end and engaged with the saw device, for detachably securing various kinds of saw device to the bottom board of the housing.

Abstract: A miter cutting arrangement for a cutting machine includes a platform support arm longitudinally mounting to a cutting head support bracket, a platform pivot arm transversely extended from the platform support arm, a head platform pivotally connected with the platform pivot arm to support a motor, a miter supporting unit which includes a miter support provided at an outer side of the head platform and a miter stopper provided at an outer end of the platform pivot arm to block the miter support when the head platform is rotated at the slanted position, and a locker device for selectively locking the cutting head at the normal position and the slanted position.

Abstract: A scalable coolant conditioning unit (SCCU) is designed to accommodate removable modular pumping units (MPU's). The MPU's may comprise one or a plurality of pump/pump motor combinations. The MPU's are connected to coolant supply and discharge mechanisms by an insertion facilitation mechanism comprising an automatic coupling assembly and an isolation valve mechanism and are placed into and removed from the SCCU body with the aid of a seating mechanism. MPU's are added to an operating SCCU as needed to support increased heat loads of electronics frames. A plate heat exchanger is physically integrated within the expansion tank, reducing volumetric requirements for the SCCU and is sized to accommodate the maximum heat load.

Abstract: This is a device which is attached temporarly to a Drywall T-Square and it will hold a Circular Saw in position, in relation to the devices' position on the T-Square. It is intended to be used in the performance of ‘Rip Cut’ operations with the saw, on sheet goods or materials.

Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking guide is a modular portable universal guide, adapted for guiding multiple hand held power tools, that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking guide is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking guide is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.

Abstract: A tree trimming apparatus is provided for preparing a tree, such as a Christmas tree, for attachment to a tree stand. The tree trimming apparatus includes a raised platform supported by a plurality of legs. The platform also includes an opening for receiving the trunk of a tree. Below the platform is positioned a jaws assembly for affixing the tree in place. Meanwhile, the tree trimming apparatus includes a saw assembly for severing the base of the tree, and a drill assembly for drilling a recess into the bottom of the tree for receipt of the spike of a tree stand.

Abstract: A hand-guided power jigsaw (10) having a jigsaw blade (33) which can be detachably clamped between the free ends (53, 54) of two essentially parallel-arms (221, 222) that are preferably comprised of a U-shaped frame (22), in particular comprised of a tube, and which can be driven, in particular in a reciprocating manner, by a motor built into the jigsaw (10), wherein a laterally protruding handle (13) with a switch button (15) is disposed on the front of the free end of one of the arms (221, 222), is particularly maneuverable and easy to produce since the lower arm (221) has a, base housing (12) attached to it, which is embodied in the form of a pistol and protruding obliquely back and down from underneath the housing (12), has a handle (13) whose rear contour toward the base housing (12) forms a curved, angled throat (14), which rests in the hand of the user in a horizontally and vertically supported fashion.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable guide assembly for use with a power tool such as a hand-held circular saw is described having a platform, a front, a rear support and a bottom plate secured to the platform and a removable base secured to the assembly through an attachment means. The platform contains a pair of adjustable parallel guides for receiving the power tool and a blade gap allowing the power tool to contact a workpiece. The assembly is designed such that the blade of the circular saw contacts and penetrates the base without damage to the saw or the assembly, obviating the need for adjustment of the assembly before use and allowing for simplicity in design and construction of the guide assembly.

Abstract: A collapsible stand for supporting a table top machining tool, e.g., a table saw. The stand comprises a lateral support structure, such as a platform for holding the tool; a secondary support frame having a first end pivotally attached to a first end the lateral support structure; and a main support frame pivotally attached to the secondary support frame, wherein the main support frame comprises a handle at a first end for transporting the stand in its collapsed position, and wherein the handle comprises an out feed support for the table saw when the stand is in its set up position.

Abstract: An jig for a hand-held saw having a powered blade includes a slotted trammel arm, one end of the arm being formed for fixably engaging a guide holder of the saw. A clamp assembly fixably locatable on the workpiece includes a frame having a planar, face member for contacting a face of the workpiece, a web member perpendicular to the face member for contacting an edge of the workpiece, the clamp assembly defining a pivot axis that is oriented perpendicular to the face member; a pivot member rotatably connected to the clamp assembly on the pivot axis and projecting from the face member opposite the a web member, the pivot member having a head portion and a shank portion that protrudes the slot of the arm.

Abstract: A work table with a portable table saw support including a table portion comprised of a pair of elongated horizontal segments positioned in a spaced and parallel orientation. The horizontal segments each include a central section and opposed end sections. The table portion includes a table top secured between the central sections of the horizontal segments whereby empty space exists between corresponding opposed end sections of the horizontal segments. The table portion includes a pair of inverted generally U-shaped legs foldably secured to the table top for elevating the table portion when in an extended orientation. The legs fold against the table top in a closed orientation. The opposed end sections allow a portable table saw to be placed therebetween for elevated use.

Abstract: A knife and cutting board combination, in which the knife blade is attached to a swing assembly, where the swing assembly has vertical supports and swing arms. Attaching the blade to the swing assembly allows the entire knife to be elevated above the cutting board and further allows the knife blade to move both vertically and longitudinally with respect to the cutting board. The vertical supports may be attached to the cutting board or the vertical supports may be part of a rotating base. A spring sleeve assembly is disclosed which allows any common kitchen knife to be attached to the swing assembly.

Abstract: A tree trimming apparatus is provided for preparing a tree, such as a Christmas tree, for attachment to a tree stand. The tree trimming apparatus includes a raised platform supported by a plurality of legs. The platform also includes an opening for receiving the trunk of a tree. Below the platform is positioned a jaws assembly for affixing the tree in place. Meanwhile, the tree trimming apparatus includes a saw assembly for severing the base of the tree, and a drill assembly for drilling a recess into the bottom of the tree for receipt of the spike of a tree stand.

Abstract: A portable power saw guide system for properly aligning a power saw with respect to a board member at various angles thereby facilitating efficient and accurate cutting of the board member. The portable power saw guide system includes a main body having a first segment and a second segment, a receiver channel extending within the main body between the segments for receiving an elongate board member, a plurality of guide slots and blade slots extending traversely within the upper surface of the main body, and an alignment member attached to the lower surface of a support base upon a power saw, wherein the alignment member is slidably received by the guide slots. The first segment and the second segment of the main body have a height sufficient for the lower surface of the alignment member to pass over the upper surface of a board member within the receiver channel thereby allowing the cutting blade to sever the board member.

Abstract: The pipe cutter includes a jigsaw with a motor that reciprocates a saw blade back and forth. A way is clamped to the jigsaw. A workpiece holder is slidably mounted on the way. The workpiece holder has a workpiece slot with a base, two side walls and a saw blade slot. A handle is attached to the workpiece holder. A pipe that is to be cut is placed in the workpiece slot and the workpiece holder is moved along the way toward the saw blade. The saw blade forces the pipe toward the base of the workpiece slot and cuts the pipe.

Abstract: A portable guide for use with portable power tools such as saws and routers to assist in making straight cuts or grooves precisely located in panels or sheets by moving the tool along a planar side surface 64 of a guide bar 10. Clamp assemblies 20R and 20L secure the guide bar 10 to the workpiece and support the workpiece by clamping the workpiece on both sides of the line of cut via a tightening clamp screw 26 and planar clamp plate 28 that forcefully urge the workpiece into contact with an angle portion 66 of the frame 21 of the clamp assemblies 20R and 20L. The clamp assemblies 20R and 20L are designed to avoid interference between the clamp assemblies and the cutter portion of the power tool. A template 40 precisely locates the clamp assemblies relative to the line of cut. A lateral guide 30 may be attached to the tool without tool modification. The lateral guide 30 interacts slidably with the guide bar 10 and maintains engagement between the side surface 64 of the guide bar 10 and the power tool.

Abstract: A manually operated modified bolt cutter is placed in a fixture supporting a bolt cutter in a reversed operating position allowing the operator to cut small dimension materials using a one hand or arm pushing motion instead of the two hand or arm compression motion. The fixture holding the bolt cutter is fixedly mounted on a bench or like support and has two upright members between which is held one handle of the bolt cutter. Bolts through the side members and one handle support the bolt cutter in the fixture. When the moveable handle is in a near vertical position the jaws of the cutter are open. When the moveable handle is pushed away from the operator, toward the rear of the cutter, the jaws close making the cut. The moveable handle is bent at an angle to decrease the operator's wrist to arm angle.

Abstract: Manually operable apparatus for cutting gel or other sheet material comprises a cutting table and a longitudinally reciprocable traveling bridge mounting a transversely translatable cutter carriage supporting a cutter assembly for manually selective movement to any position on the cutting table. The cutter assembly is employed for making longitudinal as well as transverse cuts of the sheet material. An associated method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises additional embodiments in a circular saw aligning device which is not only easily releaseable but also entirely removeable from functioning engagement with either a specially made or prior art portable circular saw. An abutting assembly of the device rotates from an engaging position to a non-engaging position so the saw can be used without interference. This rotation is also the first step in removing the device entirely from the saw. The invention allows use of the circular saw when the saw blade is positioned at an acute angle with respect to the base plate. The invention also allows the user to easily and releasably lock the workpiece abutting piece out of the way.

Abstract: A work station is provided having a work surface. The work surface comprises spaced apart bearers (42) which are spaced apart and parallel. The bearers (42) are interconnected by braces (43) and intermediate bearer fits between the parallel bearers (42). In some embodiments of the invention, the intermediate bearer carrier a mitre guide (143).

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a caddie for a chain saw having a saw bar, comprising: at least one wheel, having a rotational axis, for resting upon a supporting surface with the rotational axis substantially parallel thereto; a mounting bracket, supported by the wheel(s), to which the chain saw can be fixedly but removably mounted and oriented in a position in which its saw bar defines and lies in a plane substantially parallel and closely adjacent to the supporting surface; and handlebars, in a fixed relationship to the mounting bracket, for being grasped by a user of the caddie in movement and manipulation thereof.

Abstract: A portable chain saw support, for mounting a chain saw to a structure is described herein. The portable chain saw support comprises a longitudinal body, a chain saw mounting bracket, pivotally mounted to the body, and an anchoring assembly to secure the body to the structure. A chain guard is provided on the mounting bracket to cover the blade of the saw. The chain saw support also includes a motion stopper to limit the travel of the saw and a cutting guide.

Abstract: A blanket cutter (10) used in conjunction with an offset printing press, for example. Blanket cutter (10) can include an elongated rail (12) mountable proximate to a blanket cylinder (11). Slidably supported by rail (12) is a cutter assembly (20) including a puck assembly (22) which adjustably holds a knife or tramming gauge (24). The knife (24) can be moved in and out relative to puck (22) to adjust the depth of the cut; and knife (24) can be twisted about its axis (41) to reorient the blade of the knife depending on whether the cut is horizontal (axial) or vertical (circumferential). The puck can be moved along rail (12) to make a horizontal/axial cut; and the blanket cylinder (11) can be rotated, in a preferred embodiment, to make a vertical/circumferential cut. The result is a blanket cut that is faster and more accurate than that achieved using a freehand method.

Abstract: A handheld power fret saw (10) having a power fret saw blade (33), which can be clamped releasably between two arms (122, 222), on their ends, that are preferably formed of a U-shaped bracket (22) comprising tubing, the end of one of the arms (221, 222) carrying a handgrip (13), is used especially universally with high precision because the power fret saw (10) can be clipped releasably, in particular in the manner of a bayonet mount, to a sawing table (37), and together with the sawing table (37) the power fret saw (10) forms a portable handheld power tool, which when the sawing table (37) is secured to a workbench or the like serves as a stationary tool.

Abstract: A knife and cutting board combination, in which the knife blade is attached to a swing assembly, where the swing assembly has vertical supports and swing arms. Attaching the blade to the swing assembly allows the entire knife to be elevated above the cutting board and further allows the knife blade to move both vertically and longitudinally with respect to the cutting board. The vertical supports may be attached to the cutting board or the vertical supports may be part of a rotating base. A spring sleeve assembly is disclosed which allows any common kitchen knife to be attached to the swing assembly.

Abstract: A motorized power tool and several support structures are defined. A basic embodiment includes a unibody base having base upper and base lower ends and sidewalls collectively forming an internal cavity. Atop the base upper end is disposed a table having a work support surface. A motor driven implement such as a saw blade or a sanding drum is supported so that it is adjustable and extends above the table. Wheels are disposed at the base lower end of one end of the base and an extendable handle at the other. The handle can be used to tilt the base so that all the weight is centered above the wheels and then to move the power tool. A fence is also slidably mounted on the table to adjustably position a workpiece relative to the saw blade.

Abstract: A holder for a jig saw. The jig saw holder has a pair of opposing support members movably attached to the base member such that the support members can be moved toward or away from one another. Each support member has a jig saw receiving surface for receiving a first portion of the base of a jig saw. The support members are spaced apart from each other so as to define a region for receiving a blade of the jig saw when each jig saw receiving surface receives a corresponding portion of the base of the jig saw. The jig saw holder also includes a pair of adjustable members. Each adjustable members is movably attached to a corresponding support member adjacent to the jig saw receiving surface of that support member. Each adjustable member and the corresponding jig saw receiving surface cooperating to define a jig saw base receiving region for receiving a portion of the base of the jig saw. The position of each adjustable member is adjustable so as to vary the size of the jig saw receiving region.

Abstract: The pipe cutter includes a jigsaw with a motor that reciprocates a saw blade back and forth. A way is clamped to the jigsaw. A workpiece holder is slidably mounted on the way. The workpiece holder has a workpiece slot with a base, two side walls and a saw blade slot. A handle is attached to the workpiece holder. A pipe that is to be cut is placed in the workpiece slot and the workpiece holder is moved along the way toward the saw blade. The saw blade forces the pipe toward the base of the workpiece slot and cuts the pipe.

Abstract: A guided cutting system including first and second blade cartridges which are used in association with templates. The blade cartridges each include a head portion and cover portion wherein the head portion includes a non-use end and a cutting end. The cutting end includes a pair of guide pegs and a cutting blade wherein the guide pegs are adapted to be received within a peripheral groove formed on a template. The cover portion is adapted to be attached to the non-use end of the head portion whereby the cover portion acts as a handle for guiding the head portion during a cutting operation. Alternatively, the head portion may be attached over the cutting end of the head portion to cover and prevent contact with the cutting blade. A different spacing is provided between the cutting blade and guide pegs for the first and second head portions whereby one head portion may be used for cropping a photograph and the other head portion may be used for cutting a corresponding backing mat for the photograph.

Abstract: The sheet material cutting system includes a cutting board having a reference corner with its two edges at a right angle with respect to each other. Cutting grooves are formed in the cutting board through the top layer thereof to expose a different colored layer for groove visibility. The grooves are positioned at known distances from the reference corner. The reference corner carries stops so that, when a sheet of colored transparent material is placed against the stops, the grooves can be used to guide a knife for cutting a square piece of colored transparent material for use in color frames in stage and similar lighting systems.

Abstract: A positionable top for operatively positioning a power tool by adjusting the position of the top in relation to a frame. By utilizing multiple engaging slots on the frame and a matching projection on the square top, the top may be rotated, inverted, horizontally adjusted, and vertically positioned within a frame to support various portable power tools in a variety of positions. The power tools are locked to the top by clamps which utilize “T” shaped grooves as both clamp rails and miter guide grooves.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.

Abstract: A cutting device is disclosed, comprising a rail attachable to a workface and defining a translational axis when attached thereto; a carriage mounted on the rail and adapted for constrained movement along the translational axis; a turret assembly attached to the carriage for movement therewith and adapted for rotation relative thereto about a pivot axis disposed normal to the translational axis; and a gripping assembly adapted to grip a chainsaw with a cutting plane defined by a cutting bar thereof oriented normal to the pivot axis, the gripping assembly being attached to the turret assembly for rotation therewith, while gripping the chainsaw, between a raised position, whereat the cutting bar is disposed frontwardly from the workface, and a lowered position, whereat the cutting bar intersects the workface. The carriage has two laterally spaced lugs having respective bores centred about the pivot axis.

Abstract: The present invention is an internal miter saw having an apparatus and a method for cutting multiple workpieces at the job site to predetermined correct lengths and predetermined correct mitered angles to form an inner mitered joint perimeter along an existing external frame. The internal miter saw of the invention accomplishes this by providing a frame which is adapted for mounting a movable saw blade above the frame at a fixed position.

Abstract: A power tool guide system is provided including a base plate and at least one stanchion assembly mounted on the base plate. Also included is a guide assembly mounted on the stanchion assembly and defining a guide for slidably receiving a power tool thereon above base plate.

Abstract: A portable guide for use with portable power tools such as saws and routers to assist in making straight cuts or grooves precisely located in panels or sheets by moving the tool along a straight edged guide bar (10). Clamp assemblies (20R) (20L) secure said guide bar to the workpiece and support the workpiece by clamping on both sides of the line of cut. Means are provided to avoid interference between said clamp assemblies and the cutter. A template (40) precisely locates the clamp assemblies relative to the line of cut. A lateral guide (30) may be attached to the tool without tool modification. Said lateral guide interacts slidably with the guide bar (10) and prevents movement of the tool away from the intended line of cut.

Abstract: The bar of a chain saw is attached to a jig which includes a support block pivotally attached to a pair of spaced support arms extending outwardly therefrom for supporting a log or branch to be cut, and fingers extending angularly forwardly and upwardly from the ends of the support arms for scooping up logs and branches from the ground onto the support arms and into contact with a pair of spaced upright, toothed stop arms on the support arms which prevent kickback or twisting of the log or branch as it is being cut by the chain saw as the support block is pivoted relative to the support arms between non-use and use positions.

Abstract: A large panel surface planer is provided. The planer has a flat platform d as a mounting base. A pair of channel rails are clamped to the mounting base using c-clamps at the ends of each channel rail. A workpiece is secured to the flat platform using one or more pairs of back-to-back clamps which clamp both the workpiece and the flat platform. A pair of rectangular guide bars are clamped to and aligned orthogonally with the channel rails using a c-clamp at each end of each guide bar. A tool stop is also clamped at the channel rail-guide bar intersection providing both a tool stop and a spacer for alignment of the spacing between the guide bars. A cutting tool, such as a router, is then manually moved across the surface of the workpiece using the guide bar to hold the tool in position (both height and lateral position). After planing a particular set position, it is necessary to manually reposition the guide bar for the next cut and to continue sequentially until the entire workpiece has been planed.

Abstract: A worktable has a supporting structure comprising folding elements (2, 3 and 4), and a top frame (1) along which worktop sections (5) may be selectively positioned to function as the jaws of a clamp or to function in conjunction with power tool support elements, here exampled as a sliding plate (6) for the attachment of a circular saw and a fence guide(7).

Abstract: A table structure of the machine includes a table top defining an open area through which the trunk of a small tree may extend to enable lateral abutment of the lower trunk against an edge of the table top. A second or elevated abutment is carried on a post for engagement with an upper end segment of the tree trunk to position the trunk in an upright manner for subsequent cutting off of the trunk base. A circular power saw is swingably mounted on the table structure and swings about an axis during a trunk cutting operation. A saw carrier is spring biased so as to disengage the saw from the trunk being cut. A blade guard of the saw is automatically retracted by a tether to expose the saw blade during a cutting operation and oppositely to conceal the blade when retracted away from the tree trunk.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.

Abstract: An improved conversion device for use with hand-held power tools having a rigid base portion firmly affixed to a work surface. An elongated arm is affixed to the base allowing the arm to slide longitudinally on the base and above the work surface for substantially the full length of the arm. A power tool is mounted to the distal end of the arm, the blade or other tool head of the power tool projecting downward through a hole in the arm. The arm can be adjusted and fixed in position to set the distance between the blade or other tool head and a side-facing guide surface on the base according to the dimension of a cut to be made in a work piece.

Abstract: A portable saw table which comprises an elongated saw table and a saw track pivotally mounted therebetween for a rotation about an axis substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the table base. A saw slide mounted on the saw track and supports a portable saw. A support at each end of the saw table allows the portable saw table to be tilted relative to the supports about a second axis parallel to the axis of the table. A sector member is pivotally connected to the table base so that as the table base is tilted, the sector member is moved in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the saw table. The sector member provides stability and guides the table and saw track. Thus, the table base, saw track and sector member can be tilted relative to the supports while the saw track is allowed to pivot relative to the table base and the sector member. A locking device on the supports engages the sector member to lock the saw table in a tilted position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for mounting, securing or connecting a power tool with respect to a work surface. Apparatus is disclosed in the form of a frame member with cross-rails which may be mounted to a work surface such as a table top or portable work bench. Means to mount a power tool to the apparatus are disclosed, as are means to mount a cross bar to the cross-rails.

Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a structural body, and a platform disposed on and frictionally contacting the structural body. In addition, the platform includes an override mechanism for allowing horizontal movement of the platform along the structural body. Further, the portable work bench may include a plurality of legs for supporting the structural body. The structural body may be tubular and preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section. Such work bench can be used by disposing the platform on the structural body, so that the platform frictionally contacts the structural body. Then the user can mechanically override the static friction between the platform and the structural body and move the platform horizontally along the structural body.