Abstract: A semi-portable tool for use with portable saws, routers and other power tools including a stand for holding the piece to be worked and a separate power equipment holder on a separate stand attached to the first stand. A carriage on the holder for the power equipment provides for different positioning of and for movement of the power equipment so that a number of different operations can be performed.

Abstract: A remote control bench mounted chain saw apparatus for cutting firewood, includes a chain saw device having handle, trigger, body and bar chain. Also included is a bench having a first support member with an interdigital slot, a second support member having a cooperating interdigital slot for mating with the first support member to form a cross, and a top member hingedly mounted on one of the support members on a side parallel to its slot, the top member being further adapted to detachably engage the other support member on a side parallel to its slot when the cross is formed to position the top member in a horizontal position. The top member includes means for restraining the handle and body of the chain saw and positioning the saw to permit access to the top of said bar and chain. Finally, remote control means are attached to the trigger of the saw and have an activator positioned remote from the saw and the top member for activation of the saw triggered by pressure applied to the activator.

Abstract: A power tool accessory table for attaching portable power tools to convert them for use as table-mounted tools, consisting of a removable plate to which the power tool may be attached so that its cutting element projects above the plate's top surface, and a tabletop with an opening in which the plate and attached tool are supported when placed therein from above. The table also has detachable side panels for enlarging the work surface, a remote switch for controlling the tool, an easily removable safety guard, and a friction locked rip fence for guiding workpieces.

Abstract: Chain saw support apparatus is disclosed for supporting and counterbalancing a portable power chain saw so that it may easily be manually swung by its handle between raised and lowered positions for cutting of a log or the like supported therebeneath.

Abstract: Precision cutting of cove molding in all commercial sizes and designs is obtained by an apparatus which includes a flat bed plate having a straight saw blade slot formed therethrough and a power saw guideway along the slot. A rest for cove molding extending away from one side of the saw blade slot at an angle of 45 degrees thereto includes opposite side flat surfaces which rise from the top of the bed plate at angles of 45 degrees to the bed plate, the rest having a flat bottom surface to engage the bed plate. As an attachment to existing saw table equipment, the cove molding rest may have a bottom recess including an end stop surface to fit over a protractor guide of the existing equipment. All customary angle cuts of the cove molding are greatly facilitated.

Abstract: A chain saw stand with means to anchor a chain saw on a top surface thereof with the chain saw blade extending in front of the stand. A pair of pivotally mounted levers are provided which are connected by resilient connecting means. The top lever is disposed generally parallel with and slightly above the chain saw blade and is actuated by the log to be cut by the chain saw. Upon pressure from the log on the top lever, a second lever is pivoted to actuate the chain saw throttle trigger. The resilient connection between the levers permits the lever actuated by the log to continue pivoting until the cutting operation is complete.

Abstract: A one-man portable multi-purpose construction table comprising an elevated frame supported on floor engaging legs. Three horizontal platform sites or table areas at staggered elevations accommodate central mounting of a lower miter saw having a workpiece receiving surface which is horizontally aligned with the other two higher platform sites for workpiece stability. Each of the higher platform sites comprise a hinged plate for releasably mounting a portable power router, a portable power saw or the like at the underside of the plate. A circuit and exposed switches are used to cause electrical power to be selectively delivered to any desired tool receiving site.

Abstract: A saw support member for supporting a portable power circular saw is pivotably mounted to a platform defining a workpiece support surface. A pair of fences are pivotally connected on a fixed vertical axis to the platform. First and second arcuate guide slots are defined within the platform in arcs concentric about the fence pivot vertical axis. Each fence has spaced apart first and second guide members projecting therefrom into the first and second associated guide slots, respectively, for guiding the movement of the associated fence at spaced locations along its length. Means are provided for releasably restraining each fence from pivotable movement relative to the platform.

Abstract: A portable saw table having an elevated, adjustable track for accommodating various cutting tools such as sabre saws, circular saws and routers, a guide mounted beneath the conventional saw table slot for guiding a cantilevered type blade, such as a sabre saw, during the reciprocatory movement thereof, an adjustable guide member connected to the arm of a protractor mounted on the table, and a pressure block adjustably mounted on the table for biasing the workpiece against the protractor guide member during the cutting operation.

Abstract: Support for holding a chain saw in a vertical aspect, the support having a slidable table to move a log across the blade.

Abstract: A method of cutting logs which involves swinging a chain saw about a fixed pivot to bring the chain of the saw into cutting engagement with a log while the log is supported in an elevated position and restrained from lateral movement; together with an apparatus therefor which includes a table having a trough shaped log supporting top, and provided with a pivoted and adjustable mounting plate for the chain saw.

Abstract: This mill comprises two parallel guide rails which are releasably attached to the upper ends of two spaced, vertically disposed end frames, the lower ends of which are releasably attached to two parallel, elongate skid members, which can be dragged along the surface of the ground to move the mill from one site to another. Two pointed log pins are carried by vertically adjustable blocks on the two end frames, with the pointed ends of the pins facing toward each other to be engageable in opposite ends of a log for supporting a log above the ground, and beneath the two guide rails. A chain saw carriage, which is slidable on the guide rails, supports a chain saw beneath the rails to have its cutting chain travel in a generally horizontal plane, and in position to cut elongate strips from a log when the carriage is moved manually from one end of the guide rails to the other. A device is also provided for adjusting the chain saw vertically on the carriage.

Abstract: The slicer for food products comprises a circular blade 2 mounted to rotate in a support-means 1, and a base 4 comprising a surface 5 for the accommodation of the product to be sliced, the said surface running substantially parallel with axis of rotation X-X' of blade 2. Base 4 is hinged along axis Y-Y' in relation to support-means 1 and comprises, at 8, a fractioning element, such as a grater and/or shaver, rotating about an axis Z-Z' at right angles to surface 5 of base 4, the said axis being located in a plane at right angles to axis Y-Y' of base 4 and passing through axis of rotation X-X' of the blade. Fractioning element 9 is provided with means for coupling it, in rotation, to blade 2, after base 4 has been pivoted towards blade support means 1.

Abstract: Apparatus for the precision cutting of lumber from logs by an attached chain saw, the apparatus comprising a frame, a rectilinear guide member mounted upon the frame, and a carriage mounted for longitudinal movement along the guide member. The carriage carries a chain saw adjustment control assembly which may be laterally set to precision cut slabs of a predetermined thickness from a log; which may be vertically set for cutting through logs of varying thickness; and which may be angulary set for greater cutting efficiency of the log. Log jacks and log dogs attached to the frame to prevent movement of the log relative to the frame may also be provided. The carriage may further be provided with a winch for pulling the cutting bar of the chain saw through the log.

Abstract: A Power Miter Saw guided by slide rails and with adjustments on all three axes so that it can be set to cut miter corners of 4, 6 or 8 sided picture frames, with precision angles of (+ or -) two minutes, and built of rigid enough construction so that the miter saw will continue to cut with precision angles over a long period of time without requiring readjustment.

Abstract: Multi-parallel channels of a guide plate support inset slidable tracks. A wood working tool is dependingly mounted to the tracks for translation past a workpiece temporarily fixedly secured to the guide plate and works the workpiece along a true line dictated by the sliding fit and translation of the tracks within the channels. In a variant, the wood working tool is positionally fixed to the guide plate and the workpiece, secured to tracks within the channels, is translated past the wood working tool to work a true line.

Abstract: A guide bar is detachably clamped to the panel being cut with a pair of guide plates extending therefrom and registering upon the line to be cut. The guide bar is provided with a longitudinally extending slot or groove into which is engageable a guide block for longitudinal movement therealong. A power saw is detachably securable to the guide block which guides the saw blade along the line to be cut. The guide bar includes an underside clamp and spacer bar which spaces the panel above the supporting surface sufficient to give clearance to the underside of the saw blade as the panel is being cut.

Abstract: Apparatus for sawing which can be used either in portable, manually operated form, or as a stationary bench-mounted sawing device for sawing through a workpiece along predetermined angles of cut. The apparatus comprises a portable chain saw which includes a prime mover secured to one side of a flat mounting plate. A saw blade guide plate projects from the prime mover through a slot provided in the mounting plate, and in a plane substantially normal to the plane of the mounting plate. A saw blade is extended around, and guided by, the guide plate, and is protected by guard means pivotally mounted on the mounting plate. A cradle frame structure releasably receives and clamps the mounting plate in a table sawing position when the chain saw is to be so used. A cradle frame pedestal pivotally supports the cradle frame structure for pivotation about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: An attachment to a rotary blade power saw (either hand-held or belt-driven) which allows said saw to be utilized in conjunction with any of the commonly available workbenches (such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,615,087 and sold by The Black and Decker Manufacturing Company of Towson, Md., as the "WORKMATE" all-purpose Work Center and Vise), which workbenches consist of a pair of elongated vise members mounted on a supporting structure such that one or both of the elongated vise members are moveable relative to the other, to yield the equivalent, with attendant benefits, of a common table saw.

Abstract: A power tool cutting guide for making plural parallel cuts or arcuate cuts in a workpiece has a member, rotatable within the circular track of a frame, which can be fixed in any angular orientation relative to the workpiece, a guide assembly joined to the rotatable member on which a tool support plate can slide between positionable stops, and a ratchet arm with an attached pawl which engages the serrations in a rack so as to incrementally move a workpiece along a fence. The guide also features a spring-urged retention arm which holds the workpiece firmly against the fence during cutting and means for automatically withdrawing the cutting tool from the workpiece surface upon completion of the cut.

Abstract: A portable sawmill is provided in which a rigid straight channel support is placed on a floor or on the ground with one end slightly elevated. A pair of longitudinally spaced log supports are mounted in the channel piece at a distance corresponding to the length of a log to be placed thereon. A carriage with rollers is mounted to ride along the upturned edges of the channel piece and is adapted to roll by gravity from the elevated end of the channel piece to the lower end. The carriage includes a bandsaw driven by a low horse power motor and is equipped with a release mechanism for automatically disengaging the drive between the motor and the saw at the end of a cutting stroke. A jacking mechanism and adjustable shelves on the log supports are included for raising the log to a new height after each cut.

Abstract: A template used in assisting in cutting off a bottom of a door so that the bottom of the door is parallel with the floor, but is raised a sufficient distance from the floor to allow a floor covering to be installed on the floor has an elongated member sized to fit across the width of one of the face surfaces of the door. The elongated member includes an elongated slot or opening extending across it and this slot or opening is normally parallel to the bottom edge of the elongated member. A retaining member located on one end of the elongated member fixedly holds the elongated member to the door in respect to movement of the elongated member away from the door in a direction perpendicular to the door face but allows movement of the elongated member across the surface of the door in a direction coplanar with both the face of the door and the elongated member.

Abstract: Apparatus to be utilized as an attachment to hand type power metalworking shears and nibblers for the purpose of performing precision circular metal cutting.

Abstract: A variable utility chain saw apparatus which includes a mounting frame, a mounting plate removably carried in the mounting frame and a portable chain saw secured to one side of the mounting plate and including a saw blade guide plate which projects through a slot in the mounting plate and supports and guides a flexible saw blade. A chain saw guard subassembly is pivotally connected to the mounting plate to protectively shield the saw blade without interfering with the sawing function of the blade. A supporting assembly adapted for securement to a cylindrical structure is detachably fastened to a support flange which is secured to, and projects from, the mounting frame. The supporting assembly can take several forms to facilitate usage of the saw apparatus for accomplishing several precision sawing functions in the field or at a workbench, all in addition to the customary manual usages of a conventional portable chain saw.

Abstract: A mill for guiding the cutting of a chain saw includes a mill frame comprising a pair of longitudinally spaced, parallel members joined by a plurality of rod-like runners extending orthogonally therebetween and joined to the lower surfaces thereof. A chain saw bar may be secured subjacent to the mill frame and selectively spaced therefrom by a pair of bolts extending through the chain saw bar to the mill frame, and a plurality of tubular spacer members secured on each bolt between the bar and the mill frame. The runners of the mill frame ride on a plank secured on a log or on a previously cut surface to guide the chain saw in making planar, longitudinal cuts through a log. A slider assembly is also provided, clamped to the longitudinal members of the mill frame, and adapted to secure the chain saw in spaced relation therefrom with the chain saw bar extending downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A guide for a hand held power saw comprises two extruded light alloy rails spaced apart by cross-pieces such that the spacing between rails may be adjusted to suit the saw to be used.The guide may be applied directly to a sheet to be cut by the saw or spaced above a work table to enable timber to cut square or mitre cut to length.

Abstract: The specification discloses a mill including a track having separable sections clamped to ground bearing cross members to which a log to be ripped is dogged. A carriage has deeply flanged rollers engaging opposite track members and supporting a post. A crossarm support is adjustable up and down the post and a horizontal crossarm is adjustable horizontally on the support by a rack and pinion drive. A saw bar of a chain saw is bolted to a quadrant which is quickly adjustable between a vertical position and a horizontal position of the saw bar. A handle on the carriage is adapted to be pushed by an operator to move the carriage along the track, and a bowden-wire control to the throttle of the chain saw is mounted on the handle.

Abstract: A band saw attachment releasably secured to the quill of a vertical milling machine and driven by the rotary spindle of the machine is movable with the quill generally toward and away from the work-support surface of the machine table and may be tilted with the quill and relative to the support surface to provide clearance between one portion of the saw blade and the work-support surface. Blade guide rollers are mounted on the attachment to twist a portion of the saw blade to a normal position relative to the work-support surface when the quill is tilted relative to the support surface.

Abstract: Apparatus for guiding a power saw has a guide bar provided with side and end edges. Saw-guiding members near each side edge of the guide bar are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar and extend between opposite ends of the bar. There is a longitudinal slot at one end of the bar midway between the saw-guiding members and a cross bar at the opposite end. A clamp may be used to releasably attach the cross bar end of the guide bar to the workpiece while the opposite end is secured by a pivot member entered into the workpiece through the longitudinal slot. The power saw is fitted with a slide connector capable of slidably engaging either one of the saw-guiding members. The arrangement is such that a lengthly workpiece can be cut more than halfway through starting from one end edge whereupon the guide bar can be swung about the pivot to the opposite end edge which allows the cut to be completed with speed and accuracy.

Abstract: A sheet metal cutting attachment for a machine tool of the type including a rotatable chuck driven from a source of power and with the rotatable chuck supported in a bearing structure for rotation around a vertical axis and with the machine tool including a bed portion having a horizontal plane surface spaced from the rotatable chuck, including an elongated body member including a first end formed as a bearing support and a second end formed as a support for a cutting tool and with the body member including means for mounting the body member on the bed portion of the machine tool and with the first end adjacent the rotatable chuck and the second end overhanging the edge of the bed portion, an eccentric drive member including a shaft portion including oppositely disposed ends for rotatable support by the rotatable chuck of the machine tool and the bearing support of the body member end and including an integral eccentric center portion, the cutting tool formed as a concentric sliding punch and die set and with

Abstract: A chain saw is movably mounted on a frame for enabling the chain saw blade to move in a substantially straight-line path relative to the frame. The frame includes a bed for supporting a length of wood within the straight-line path of the saw blade. The saw blade is biased toward one side of the length of wood and a foot treadle is connected to the saw for overcoming the bias and moving the saw blade along the straight-line path to the other side of the length of wood.

Abstract: Work table has fence thereon for supporting and locating workpiece. Hold-down bars and guide bars are secured to a mounting bar and are movable so that the hold-down bars lie across the workpiece. A carriage is movably mounted on the guide bars and is arranged to carry a router across the workpiece so that the workpiece can be routed.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting and operating a chain saw, including a table for supporting wood to be cut and an elongated actuating arm mounted on the table.

Abstract: A device for guiding a portable power saw at a distance above a base plane, said base plane being arranged with a pivoting support member for the work piece, whereby the workpiece can be brought to take up desired angular relationship to the direction of guiding members for the saw, said guiding members being arranged hinged at one endportion and thus arranged to swing up from the base plane when a workpiece is introduced under same between distance members joining the base plane and the guiding members, and including a guide plate to which the power saw can be detachably attached, said guide plate incorporating guiding means co-acting with the guiding members, and also including means to hold the saw guard in a returned position, when the guide plate is in contact with the guiding members, arranged to automatically release the saw guard when the guide plate is moved from a contact position with the guiding members, said base plane also being arranged detachably connectable to a subplate in such a way, that t

Abstract: A foldable, hollow tubular frame, having a pair of elongated,spaced-apart legs, supports an elongated shaft rotatable on a horizontal axis at about shoulder level, with a conventional motor driven chain saw removably affixed to the shaft outside one end of the frame in cantilever position. An elongated trough extends horizontally of the frame at about waist level and the lower portion of the frame is anchored, or weighted, to avoid tipping. A control lever handle extends from the shaft alongside the saw, within the frame, so that the operator is on the chain side but out of the chain plane.

Abstract: Apparatus for accurately cutting logs and large timbers at selected angles with a chain saw is disclosed. The invention includes a base framework which works in combination with a support table. The base framework includes vertical rods mounted to the base framework. The bar of the chain saw is secured to guides which slide up and down on the rods. The chain saw and base framework combination are pivotally secured to the support table such that the chain saw blade can be positioned at various angles with respect to the log or other material being cut. Once the angle has been selected, the chain saw and base framework combination are secured to the support table such that the angle at which the logs are cut will remain constant as the saw is operated. One embodiment includes means for counter balancing the chain saw weight to aid in operation of the saw.

Abstract: A combination tool including a table base, a carriage mounted on the base and having a screw jack for moving it forwardly and rearwardly relative to the base, a main table top carried by and movable with the carriage, and an auxiliary table unit having a planar surface through which the blade of a power saw projects. The auxiliary table may be mounted on the carriage in a first position, in which the auxiliary table surface forms an extension of the main table for conjointly supporting work pieces to be moved in cutting relation to the saw blade, with the screw jack functioning to adjust the spacing bewtween the saw blade and a fence carried fixedly by the base, and a second position in which the auxiliary table surface is disposed vertically at an edge of the main table top and the projecting saw blade overlies the main table surface for grooving, edging or shaping the edge of a work piece supported on the main table.

Abstract: A work table and hold-down assembly for adapting a power hand saw such as a saber saw or jig saw for bench use. The assembly includes a work table which is clamped to the base of the saw, the work table having an opening through which the saw blade passes. A work hold-down member is held in adjustably spaced relation to the work table by a clamping swivel stem rotatably mounted in the opening of the work table, thereby permitting the work-holding member to be moved laterally with respect to the work. A safety shield carried by the work-holding member is in spaced, surrounding relation to the saw blade.

Abstract: A saw guide for guiding a hand powered saw to make a straight cut at any predetermined angle, the device including a solid guide bar and a saw base pad, to slidably fit over the guide bar, comprised of a different material than the guide bar itself, with the material selected to reduce sliding friction between the guide bar and the base pad.

Abstract: A band saw construction including a plurality of rollers defining a saw blade path which is continuously arcuate except for the straight cutting section. A friction belt drive with associated guide rollers provides the motive force for the saw blade. Tension on the saw blade is adjusted by means of a pivotal roller carriage which is adjustable with respect to the main frame of the band saw with the roller carriage being horizontally adjustable with respect to the main frame.

Abstract: A tool or work table for mounting tools such as sabre saws and routers and having a laminated work surface and a universal mounting plate for the saws and routers.

Abstract: A dual-knife device for scribing or scoring a wood workpiece before sawing it with a motorized circular handsaw or other saw. The scoring insures a clean saw cut without splintering the wood at the edges, as is required in trimming veneer doors and wall panels. A guide bar is clamped to the workpiece to guide the saw and the scoring device. Prior to sawing, the scoring device is drawn by hand across the workpiece, guided by the same guide bar. The scoring device comprises a pair of knife blades mounted close together on a frame. The knife blades cut two parallel scribe lines or scores into the wood surface, one on each side of the kerf to be sawed. When the saw cut is made, the score lines prevent the saw blade from splintering or feathering the surface of the workpiece along the kerf line, insuring a clean cut.

Abstract: A portable grinder utilizing a standard electric hand drill as a source of mechanical power has a support base structure upon the upper surface of which is journalled a drive spindle one end of which is adapted to receive, in driving engagement, the chuck of the hand drill, and the other end of which serves to drive a grinding wheel and other rotatively driven tools selectively attachable thereto. Adjustable means is provided for supporting an electric hand drill in rotary alignment with the drive spindle; and a cover member removably attachable to the base structure renders the assemblage fully portable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for making cuts along the circumferential surface of a can. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of rollers rotatably coupled to the frame for receiving and movably supporting the circumferential surface of the can. A cutter is provided for cutting along the circumferential surface of the can. A guide is coupled to the cutter and to the frame in known registration with the rollers for movably guiding the cutter along the desired cutting path over the circumferential surface of the can.In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention the rollers are arranged so as to allow the can to rotate about its central cylindrical axis. The rollers are elongated and cylindrical in form and each has an axis of rotation generally parallel with the central cylindrical axis of the can.

Abstract: Means for operable mounting a power saw upon a base support such as a work bench. The mounting means is adapted and arranged to permit a power saw supported therein to be rotated in a horizontal plane and tilted in a vertical plane to perform various functions and to be inverted in the mounting means to perform additional functions. The mounting means is applicable to known power saws and various makes and is manually transportable and readily erectable on any form or base support such as a work bench.

Abstract: An accessory for an electric router which facilitates edging, trimming, groove cutting, and the like, on small workpieces. The accessory features a two tier construction, the workpiece being positioned on a work table pivotally mounted to the lower tier, while the router is vertically mounted on the upper tier. The upper tier is vertically movable with respect to the lower tier to accommodate the workpiece therebetween. The upper tier comprises a pair of parallel guide rails along which the router may be slidably moved through the workpiece. In an alternate mode of operation, the router may be securely clamped to the guide rails and the workpiece pushed along the work table through the router bit by a safety tool.

Abstract: A mill for guiding the cutting of a chain saw includes a pair of rail members, each rail member comprising a length of C-channel, with a lip joined to the distal edge of one leg of the channel and extending parallel to the web of the channel. At least one hole is disposed in the web of each channel length, and a long bolt extends through the hole to join the rail members in parallel disposition. A plurality of rectangular spacer members of various thicknesses are each provided with a hole therethrough to receive the bolt. The bolt extends through a hole in the chain saw bar near the power head to assemble the rail members and spacer members to the chain saw. The lip of one rail member acts as a rip fence riding on a previously cut edge, with the spacers employed to join the chain saw bar to the rip fence at a selected spacing interval therefrom.

Abstract: A mill for guiding the cutting of a chain saw includes a mill frame comprising a pair of longitudinally spaced, parallel members joined by a plurality of rod-like runners extending orthogonally therebetween and joined to the lower surfaces thereof. A chain saw bar may be secured subjacent to the mill frame and selectively spaced therefrom by a pair of bolts extending through the chain saw bar to the mill frame, and a plurality of tubular spacer members secured on each bolt between the bar and the mill frame. The runners of the mill frame ride on a plank secured on a log or on a previously cut surface to guide the chain saw in making planar, longitudinal cuts through a log. A slider assembly is also provided, clamped to the longitudinal members of the mill frame, and adapted to secure the chain saw in spaced relation therefrom with the chain saw bar extending downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A portable circular power hand saw bench arranged to allow the full performance of a power hand saw in cross cut and ripping operations, the bench being provided with a work support surface, a frame with adjustable guides for the power saw which suspends the power saw over the work pieces, and means to permit the bench to be folded into a compact form for shipping or storage when not in use or to be unfolded and extended to handle work pieces of some length or width.

Abstract: A work table for a saw includes, a base member supporting elongated guide channels at an elevated position relative to the base member, a saw mounting plate slidably supported in the guide channels, the plate having a rectangular opening over which the base plate or shoe of a commercially available portable power saw is secured, a work supporting plate capable of being removably secured in alternative positions either below the saw supporting plate in which the table operates in the docking saw mode, or above the saw supporting plate in which the table operates in the bench saw mode, the work supporting plate having stops by means of which the saw supporting plate is secured in position when the work table is operating in the bench saw mode. The work supporting plate is formed with slots for receiving the blade of the saw in both modes of operation and for receiving mitre guages and work stops.