Abstract: A portable work apparatus, especially a motor-driven chain saw (1), has a drive unit which is provided with a handle housing (3). The handle housing (3) includes an extension (9) which extends in the longitudinal direction of the work apparatus from a rearward handle (8) on the side facing away in the longitudinal direction from a guide bar (6) forward to the side facing toward the guide bar (6). The handle housing (3) is connected via antivibration elements to the drive unit. The work apparatus has a forward handle tube (4), which extends over the work apparatus transversely to the longitudinal direction and is attached with an end (10) to the free end of the extension (9) and with the other end (27) in the area of the rearward handle (8). At least one of the ends (10, 27) of the handle tube (4) is fixed via an antivibration element (11, 25, 26, 28, 34).

Abstract: A band saw including a frame, at least two, spaced apart, rotatable wheels supported by the frame, a blade looped around the wheels, where rotation of at least one wheel causes the blade to move around the wheels, a detection system adapted to detect a dangerous condition between a person and the blade, and a reaction system configured to engage and stop the blade within 10 milliseconds after detection of the dangerous condition is disclosed. The reaction system may be configured to cut and grip the blade.

Abstract: A table top band saw that is almost entirely assembled of molded plastic components to provide for ease of manufacture and assembly. The band saw includes a plastic housing enclosing a pair of opposed plastic wheels that are configured to allow for rotation of an endless saw blade. A plastic work table is secured to the housing such that the saw blade travels through the table and provides a location for supporting and sawing a work piece. An extended blade guide including a metal insert, is secured to the table to provide stabilization of the blade at the location where the work piece is being cut. A stabilizer and water feed device is positioned above the table, and allows a cooling fluid to flow onto the blade without dripping. A single piece plastic blade tensioning device is secured to posts extending from the housing adjacent to a top wheel. The blade tensioning device includes a shaft on which the top wheel is rotatably secured.

Abstract: The blade guides of this invention depart from prior art by using the blade to drive thrust rollers, of resilient elastomeric construction, into which the blade's teeth are locked synergetically in an inverse manifestation of the chain and sprocket principle. Lateral thrust force against the blade's teeth is distributed equally along the blade's irregular edge by the correspondingly irregular shape of the elastomeric thrust roller creating an interface of sufficient area to thwart the cutting action of the blade's teeth.

Abstract: A cutting device for tooling sandwich plates has as its cutting tool a cutting chain (5) with cutting elements in the form of chain links (27, 28, 29) and a chain guide as the guide mechanism, wherein the chain links (27, 28, 29), lying one behind the other in their direction of movement (23), can swivel relative to one another on a swivel axis running transverse to their plane of movement and are moved by means of the chain guide in the plane of movement sometimes in a straight line, sometimes in a curve. The chain links (27, 28, 29) also have several cutting teeth (34) lying one behind the other in their direction of movement (23), which project radially on the cutting chain (5) and have cutting edges (335), which run transverse to the plane of movement of the chain links (27, 28, 29), wherein the perpendicular projections of the cutting edges (35) are arranged in the plane of movement at least partially along a line curved radially to the outside.

Abstract: A portable bandsaw mill for sawing logs which has an elevated horizontal rail extending between first and second end frames, a carriage component mounted on the rail and means slidably movable therealong, a drive motor and a saw blade assembly mounted on opposite sides of the horizontally extending rail to substantially counterbalance each other, and a log support extending between the first and second end frames, the log support being inclined. The above arrangement permits a very light compact sawmill which may be easily transported and set up at different sites.

Abstract: A vertically movable foam sponge cutting apparatus includes a vertical cutting device disposed on a blade strip frame. The vertical cutting device can be moved left and right in a vertical state. In addition, the vertical cutting device includes an ascending/descending device which is controllably movable up and down to change the rigidity of the blade strip in a cutting operation area. A foam sponge is cut along vertical cutting lines on a working bench. Therefore, a greater cutting function is achieved and the power consumption is lowered.

Abstract: A guide for the blade of a band saw providing support for the rear edge and sides of the blade. The guide utilizes two cylindrical rings or anvils that may be adjusted to contact the sides of the blade. A rotating spool within the anvils provides the support for the rear edge of the blade. The spool may be easily adjusted to provide support for blades of varying depth. The entire guide may be mounted on the guide arm of most band saw blades and pivoted into position through the use of an adjustable saddle.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for cutting ceramic green bodies is constructed by; a travelling path for travelling a ceramic green body; supporting beds for supporting the ceramic green body arranged on the travelling path with a constant interval; a pair of first arm and second arm arranged movably in a travelling direction of the ceramic green body, which are provided at both side ends of the travelling path; a first drive portion and a second drive portion for moving the first arm and the second arm respectively upward or downward, which are provided to the first arm and the second arm respectively; a fire wire for cutting the ceramic green body extended between the first arm and the second arm; a first fine wire supporting portion and a second fine wire supporting portion for moving the fine wire for cutting the ceramic green body from one side to the other side with a constant tension, when the fine wire traverses the ceramic green body by moving the first and second arms in a cutting direction of the ceramic gree

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for making a series of cuts at different angles in one or more panels using a panel sawing machine. The method comprises the steps of: placing a stack of panels on a worktable; turning the stack a first time in a first direction of rotation; making a first series of cuts in the stack; turning the stack a second time in a direction opposite to the first direction of rotation and in such a way as to move the stack closer to the cutting line; and making a second series of cuts in the stack. The device comprises: a worktable having a cutting line for a panel sawing machine; a pickup element that moves along a first guide perpendicular to the cutting line; and a pusher element that moves along a second guide parallel to the cutting line.

Abstract: A contour-cutting machine, in particular for foam. A workpiece table (1) with a table gap (4) and a drive (2) for moving workpieces (3) in the longitudinal direction (X). A movable cutting-element carrier (20) with four pulleys (31 to 34) and an endless cutting element (30) has an open side (20d) and an opposite side (20c). The cutting-element carrier (20) can be supported and driven in the transverse direction (Y) of the table, on a stationary frame (10), which encloses the workpiece table (1) in the vicinity of the table gap (4), on the open side (20d). The cutting-element carrier can also be moved and supported in the longitudinal direction (X) of the table on the opposite side (20c).

Abstract: A metal band saw is disclosed which is used to cut cutting-resistant materials such as SKD11, stainless steel, etc. and has characteristics of generating less chips on the cutting edge as well as improving wear resistance, resulting in very long service life. The blade material for the metallic band saw comprises high-speed steel containing 2 wt. % or less of vanadium (V), wherein 3 area % or more of carbide grains having a major diameter of 3 &mgr;m or more as observed in a metallographic structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a continuous web of material from a block of material is disclosed. The block is preferably a cylindrical block having a base and a generally vertical central axis extending generally orthogonally from the base. The apparatus comprises a rotatable platen such that the block may be rotatably supported, and a milling cutter for displacing portions of the block defining a displaced portion near the base of the block. A blade is positioned generally parallel to the central axis of the block, the blade positioned to cut into the block a predetermined distance from the central axis. The blade has a portion operatively disposed within the displaced portion of the block. The apparatus also comprises a drive mechanism for rotating the platen; as well as a linear drive mechanism for linearly decreasing the predetermined distance of the blade from the central axis.

Abstract: A band saw attachment for working in conjunction with a band saw for cutting arcuate panels from a piece of stock. The attachment includes a frame structure and a carriage movably mounted on the frame structure and movable back and forth between selected cutting positions. A rotating support is pivotally mounted to the carriage and pivotally movable back and forth relative to the blade of the band saw. In operation, the rotating support receives and holds a piece of stock and by rotating the support the blade of the band saw functions to cut arcuate shaped panels from the piece of stock.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the advance of a belt-saw blade by a setting width of a setting machine. In order to prevent damage on the tooth face and the cutter of belt-saw blades, the advance is effected by a roller drive, wherein the belt-saw blade is arranged with a friction fit between a roller and a counter roller and the roller drive comprises a path measurement device.

Abstract: The contour cutting machine comprises an endless circulating bandknife (22) which is guided around bandknife pulleys (30-34). To allow adjustment of the cutting strand (23) in the Y-direction, the bandknife (22) forms two loops (28,36) merging into each other, one (36) of these two loops serving for length compensation. The bandknife pulley (30) arranged at the transition from the second loop (36) to the first loop (28) guides the bandknife (22) therearound at a looping angle of substantially 270° so that all of the bandknife pulleys (30-34) are contacted by the same surface of the bandknife (22). The bandknife (22) will always be bent in one direction only. By thus avoiding alternating bending directions, the lifespan of the bandknife (22) is lengthened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing sheets of polymeric surfacing, the sheets produced thereby, and the apparatus used to produce the sheets. The method includes providing a solid polymeric slab, and slicing the slab into sheets of surfacing. The sheets may include polymeric particles contained in a polymeric matrix. The particles may have a maximum linear dimension that is greater than the final thickness of the sheets, thereby resulting in an aesthetically pleasing “chunky” appearance. The apparatus used to slice the sheets produces a relatively smooth, uniform surface, and is capable of dramatically limiting the amount of variation in thickness within a finished sheet.

Abstract: A pallet dismantling machine for cutting nail staples or like fastening means holding boards to stringers or blocks of the pallet assembly to facilitate reuse of the wood or other material from which the pallets are manufactured. The machine includes a horizontally mounted band saw blade and a vertically convenient adjustable work table. The distance between the table and the saw blade is adjusted to be equal to the thickness of the board so that the blade passes between the board and the stringer to cut the nails or other fasteners.

Abstract: A foam sponge cutting machine with vertical blade strap, including a blade strap rack, a machine body and a blade rotating set. The blade rotating set is disposed on the guide rails of the upper and lower transverse beams of the blade strap rack, whereby the blade strap clamped by the blade rotating set can be kept vertical and moved left and right. The machine body is disposed with a working bench for linearly back and forth moving a work piece placed thereon. By means of numeral controlling method, the positions of the work piece and the blade strap on a plane can be adjusted so as to cut the foam sponge by various irregular or curved lines.

Abstract: A flip top housing apparatus for side saw and topping saws used with a tree processing apparatus. The apparatus comprises a bottom section which attaches to one side of a plurality of hinges and a top section which pivotally attaches to the opposite sides of the hinges such that the top section is selectively moveable between a processing position atop the bottom section, shielding the saw blade from the surrounding environment during tree processing, and the transport position adjacent the bottom section, for allowing the housing to avoid low clearances during the transporting of the tree processing device. A lock comprising a handle portion, which fixedly attaches to the top section, and a receiving portion, which fixedly attaches to the bottom section, allows one to fasten the top and bottom section together during the processing position.

Abstract: A sawdust removing apparatus for a saw machine includes: a saw blade housing (9) for rotatably supporting a saw blade (15) for sawing work (W); a cleaning instrument (19) for removing sawdust adhering to the saw blade when work is being sawned; a cleaning instrument support member (21) pivotally supported by the saw housing for rotatably supporting the cleaning instrument; a cleaning instrument position adjusting device (23, 71) mounted on the saw housing for adjusting an overlap rate of the cleaning instrument with the saw blade; and a cleaning instrument position fixing device (25) mounted on the saw housing for fixing the cleaning instrument support member after the overlap rate of the cleaning instrument with the saw blade has been adjusted by the cleaning instrument position adjusting device.

Abstract: A power transmitting structure for a band saw includes a first and a second shaft, and each of the two shafts has a plurality of gears engaged with each other so as to transmit a power of a motor with several sets of speed options. Each of the gears freely mounted to the second shaft has a notch defined in an inner periphery defining a central hole thereof. The second shaft has a third shaft movably received therein which is controlled by a control member connected to a knob. The third shaft has a pawl member pivotally disposed thereto in the second shaft which has a slot defined through a peripheral wall thereof so that the pawl member is selectably engaged with one of the notches. The second shaft has a toothed portion to engage with a rotating part to which a band saw member is connected.

Abstract: A method of making a cutting blade using a fiber composite tape formed into a continuous closed loop. The tape is selected and prepared such that at least some of the fibers form an acute angle with the cutting edge.

Abstract: A band saw woodworking machine having a band saw which moves in an undulating path created by a plurality of adjustable idler rollers to cut a work piece having curved parts.

Abstract: A method and bandsaw apparatus (30) which facilitates maintenance access to a continuous loop bandsaw blade (43) rotatably mounted thereon. The bandsaw apparatus (30) includes a base frame (31) and a cutting table (32) supported on top of the frame (31) to provide a cutting surface (33). A saw carriage assembly (37) is provided including a saw arm assembly (37) rotatably supporting the saw blade (43) which extends through a blade receiving slot (34) in the table (32). A support frame (42) movably mounted to a guide assembly (44) enables selective reciprocating movement of the saw arm assembly (40) relative the cutting table (32) so that the blade (43) can move along the receiving slot (34). A coupling device (45) of the carriage assembly (37) movably couples the saw arm assembly (40) to the support frame (42) for movement of the saw arm assembly (40) between a cutting position and a maintenance access position.

Abstract: A sawdust removing apparatus for a saw machine includes: a saw blade housing (9) for rotatably supporting a saw blade (15) for sawing work (W); a cleaning instrument (19) for removing sawdust adhering to the saw blade when work is being sawed; a cleaning instrument support member (21) pivotally supported by the saw housing for rotatably supporting the cleaning instrument; a cleaning instrument position adjusting device (23, 71) mounted on the saw housing for adjusting an overlap rate of the cleaning instrument with the saw blade; and a cleaning instrument position fixing device (25) mounted on the saw housing for fixing the cleaning instrument support member after the overlap rate of the cleaning instrument with the saw blade has been adjusted by the cleaning instrument position adjusting device.

Abstract: An automatic protective bagel slicing system for automatically slicing food, such as bagels or rolls, into symmetric halves within an enclosed drawer for precluding injury to a user. The inventive device includes an encasement having an interior cavity, a drawer slidably projecting into the encasement, a loop blade rotatably connected mesial a motor and a pulley traverse to the drawer's line of motion, and a slot within the drawer to receive the blade. An outer track is secured to a bottom surface of the drawer and an inner track is secured to a bottom surface of the interior cavity for slidably engaging the outer track. The food to be sliced is positioned within the drawer and the drawer is pushed into the encasement where the blade cuts the food into symmetrical halves.

Abstract: A method and bandsaw apparatus (30) which facilitates maintenance access to a continuous loop bandsaw blade (43) rotatably mounted thereon. The bandsaw apparatus (30) includes a base frame (31) and a cutting table (32) supported on top of the frame (31) to provide a cutting surface (33). A saw carriage assembly (37) is provided including a saw arm assembly (37) rotatably supporting the saw blade (43) which extends through a blade receiving slot (34) in the table (32). A support frame (42) movably mounted to a guide assembly (44) enables selective reciprocating movement of the saw arm assembly (40) relative the cutting table (32) so that the blade (43) can move along the receiving slot (34). A coupling device (45) of the carriage assembly (37) movably couples the saw arm assembly (40) to the support frame (42) for movement of the saw arm assembly (40) between a cutting position and a maintenance access position.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for slitting a stack of folded corrugated paperboard boxes utilizes a thin slitting blade mounted for continuous movement through a slitting station and defining a vertical slitting plane. A stack supporting table straddles the slitting blade to support a stack of boxes in a stand-by position above the blade. Adjustable upstream and downstream squaring devices are operative to square and center the stack in the cutting plane and a vertically reciprocable ram operates to move the stack and the supporting table downwardly past the blade against a table biasing force to slit the stack into two half-size stacks. The squaring device is operable to re-square the slit half-size stacks prior to conveyance out of the slitting station. The slitting run of the continuous blade operates in a rigid blade holder which is adjustable to compensate for blade wear and to maintain the cutting edge of the blade in a fixed plane.

Abstract: A wild game dressing tool that is light in weight and small in size, comprising two handles connected by a saw blade for field dressing a deer or the like: the tool offers a quick, safe, and easy way to split an animal's pelvic bone, allowing better cleaning of the anal area and thereby resulting in more consistent, high quality meat.

Abstract: A device for removing sawdust adhering to a saw blade of a sawing machine, comprising a cleaning instrument supported by a supporting member attachable to a saw blade housing in which the saw blade is mounted and adapted to move relative to the saw blade, and a device for adjusting an overlap between the cleaning instrument and the saw blade so that the overlap can be maintained always at a suitable value.

Abstract: A ring saw is described which has a novel construction for centering the cutting ring. The ring saw is characterized by a groove in the inner annular surface of the cutting ring. A plurality of rollers are provided which engage the groove in the inner annular surface. The rollers serve to center the cutting ring relative to the saw body while withstanding axial and radial loads placed upon the cutting ring. The construction, as described, serves to increase the capacity of the cutting ring to withstand radial and axial loading.

Abstract: A bandsaw assembly including an improved drive belt tensioning device which enables efficient manual engagement and disengagement from the drive belt through use of an overcenter bracket. The overcenter bracket includes a spring releasably holding the tensioning device out of engagement with the belt to permit the operator to use both hands during a belt changing operation.

Abstract: A dual blade band saw cutting machine which allows two individuals to work on two different objects at two separate work stations within the same machine. Through the utilization of a single variable speed motor and two overlapping triangular rotational patterns, two safe and independent work stations with large working areas, each having its own cutting band, are provided. Additional features of the cutting machine include assemblies for adjusting the tension of the cutting bands, an assembly for varying the speed of the motor, and a display for informing the individuals operating the cutting machine of the rotational speed of the cutting bands in blade feet per minute.

Abstract: A safety control system for power operated equipment which ensures operator safety by immediately disconnecting the power drive from a power driven rotating member, such as a toothed feed shaft of a meat skinning machine or a moving blade of a band saw, and then positively stops and then reverses the direction of movement of the rotating member, upon a metal conductive glove worn by the operator, contacting the blade or toothed shaft. The operator's glove is electrically connected to a safety mechanism and upon the glove completing a circuit upon contact with the rotating member or equipment immediately disconnects the power drive from the rotating member by actuating a clutch or tensioning cylinder. A trigger mechanism then is actuated and permits a positive stopping element to engage and stop the moving element.

Abstract: A tool member mounted in adjacency to a band saw table, including a pivot plate pivotally mounted to an underlying support mounting a pivot head leg at a forward end of the pivot plate, wherein the pivot head leg is arranged for securement to a workpiece to direct the workpiece in a cooperative relationship with an associated band saw blade to effect a radius cut of the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus and a cradle for converting a portable bandsaw into an upright table saw. The saw includes a casing, a pair of spaced apart pulleys mounted in opposed housings on the casing for rotatably supporting an endless saw blade, and a trigger guard attached to the back of the casing behind the motor housing. The stand includes a horizontally disposed base plate, a vertically disposed pedestal and a short, narrow facing piece mounted on the base plate, so that the L-shaped trigger guard, when placed in an upright position, will snugly fit, remaining upright, and a bracket situated near the top of the pedestal which serves to retain the upper portion of the bandsaw. A trigger actuating means is mounted on the pedestal for holding the trigger of a saw suspended in the cradle in either an on or an off position.

Abstract: A machine which separates pallet boards from their connecting stringers by sawing essentially through their attaching nails only, thus minimizing damage to the boards so that they can be reused.In order to separate and loosen the boards so that only the nails are cut a pressing device is designed to squeeze the sides of a pallet inserted within it. Then the loosened pallet, with the boards lifted so that there is space enough for a saw blade to be inserted to cut the nails only, is sent through the previously described sawing machine.

Abstract: A device for separating bony material, such as a rib, from a meat piece, for example a half belly piece, comprising a frame (1), wherein the meat piece is fixed,at least one carrier (2) supported by the frame,an elongate element (3) formed into a loop, a portion of which is arranged movably in the carrier, anddrive means (23) connected to the carrier (2) for setting the element (3) into movement relative to the carrier, such that said loop-shaped elongate element can be arranged around a rib by placing it from one end thereof into the meat piece and moving it along the rib, whereas simultaneously a tensile force perpendicularly onto the rib is exerted, whereupon the rib piece can be separated from the meat and membranes and owing to the loop-shaped element as much meat as possible will remain behind in the meat piece.

Abstract: A chop cutting apparatus comprises a cutting blade; a loin holding device mounted for reciprocal translation in a direction parallel to the plain of the cutting blade; a pusher for urging a loin along the loin holding device into the plate of the cutting blade; an abutment member on the opposite side of the cutting blade and against which the loin is urged; and a scraping device positioned to clean the chops cut from the loin. The scraping device comprises a plurality of resilient wiping fingers which extend in a direction substantially in a plane parallel to the plane of the cutting blade and angled relative to the discharge direction of the cut chops, with means for urging the cut chop into contact with said fingers so that they bear against a surface of the chop thereby cleaning it of fat, grease and other residue.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a soft material such as meat from a hard material such as bone has a generally stationary support and a holder that supports an object comprised of the hard and soft materials stationarily adjacent the support with an interface between the hard and soft material extending to a cutting plane. A chassis is pivotal on the support about a chassis axis transverse to the plane and an outer pulley is pivotal on the chassis remote from the support and generally tangent to the plane. A carriage displaceable on the support transversely of the plane pivotally suports an inner pulley pivotal on the carriage close to the support and spaced along the plane from the outer pulley. One of the pulleys is rotated to advance the chain.

Abstract: Saw belt roller, in particular for horizontal belt saws, in which the peripheral or running surface (3) carrying the saw belt consists of a wear-resistant, hard, metal material. The metal joining piece (6) between the running surface (3) and the hub (5) of the saw belt roller (1) is interrupted by the insertion of a noise-damping, in particular viscoelastic, material (7), which is preferably selected from concrete polymer, silicone, rubber, in particular hard rubber, or similar elastomeric material.

Abstract: The machine comprises an elongate frame (1), on which is mounted a carriage (3) carrying a driving pulley (9) and an idle pulley (11), on which an abrasive cable (12) is wound. The length of the loop of cable or wire (12) formed between the carriage and the material to be cut can be changed by means of the number of winding turns of the cable or wire round the pulleys.

Abstract: An adjustable movable guard mechanism for a saw bar of a chain saw over which an endless chain travels which guard mechanism having a first part which covers at least a part of the forward end of the contoured plate and a second part which forms a ski for guiding the chain saw along a surface to be cut.

Abstract: A stand for supporting a portable band saw in a stationary upright position. The saw includes a casing, a pair of spaced apart pulleys mounted in opposed housings on the casing for rotatably supporting an endless saw blade, a trigger guard attached to the back of the casing behind the motor housing and a threaded hole formed in the front of the casing forward of the motor housing for removably mounting a hand knob thereupon. The stand includes a support unit having a horizontally disposed base plate, a vertically disposed pedestal secured to the base plate and a raised support arm removably secured to the pedestal whereby the arm can be changed in assembly to accommodate different size saws. A cradle is formed in the lower part of the support unit which encircles a portion of the trigger guard of the band saw.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a soft material, such as meat, from a hard material, such as bone, according to the invention has a chain formed of a succession of alternating cutting and coupling links extending along a longitudinal line. The cutting links are of generally polygonal cross-sectional shape and have corners forming longitudinally extending sharp cutting edges spaced a predetermined maximum transverse distance from the line. In addition the coupling links are of a predetermined maximum radial dimension from the line shorter than the distance such that the cutting edges project transversely beyond the coupling links and the cutting links are rotatable in the chain about the line. This chain is advanced in a longitudinal direction parallel to the line. Thus the cutting links will naturally pivot to lie flat on the hard material and slide therealong, neatly cutting along the hard/soft interface.

Abstract: A portable stand for cutting timber has a base, a vertical support structure mounted upon the base and defining with the base a first functional area for resting timber thereupon to be cut. On the opposite side of the vertical support structure there is defined with the base a second functional area for an operator to be located. A beam is mounted horizontally upon and parallel to the vertical support structure. A chainsaw mount is pivotally disposed upon the beam for removably receiving a chainsaw, the chainsaw mount adapted for movement along the axis of the beam. A clamp arm clamps onto timber disposed upon the first functional area for resting timber.

Abstract: A device for indicating the level of liquid contents remaining in a tank which has a viewing portion through which the side of a synthetic resin tank is exposed. The viewing portion is formed around a cap and in the vicinity of an opening of the tank which can be seen through and which is held by a tank holding member, such that the opening of the tank has a dimension which is larger than that of the cap so that the level of the fuel can be viewed through the annular viewing portion formed thereby.

Abstract: A cutting machine is provided in which the front and rear vises which deliver the material to be cut to the blade are mounted together on the same elongated guide members so as to insure a perfectly even cut across the material. Additionally, there is provided a pan for collecting the cutting chips and cutting oil from the work area as well as a filter for separating the cutting chips from the cutting oil.

Abstract: The band saw stand presented herein comprises a base and a pair of vertical support member for maintaining a portable band saw in a secure upright position. A worktable and guide are attachable to the saw stand whereby the device can be quickly assembled and disassembled as required at a job site and in use allows the operator freedom of both hands to guide a workpiece for cutting accuracy.