Abstract: A motorized miter box or saw comprising a cuttinghead handle for guiding the movement of the saw between a raised, rest position and a lowered, operational position. The cuttinghead handle is adjustably coupled to the cuttinghead so that the orientation of the cuttinghead handle with respect to a user of the saw can be adjusted by the user between a first position and a second position. The first position has a preferred orientation for the user when the saw is located on a floor or at a similar elevation and the user is kneeling or similarly located at floor level. The second position has a preferred orientation for the user when the saw is located on a bench or similar elevated structure and the user is standing or similarly located in front of the saw.The disclosed motorized miter box also comprises a carrying handle for use by a user in carrying the miter box between work sites. The carrying handle protrudes from the rear of the miter box base.

Abstract: A compound miter saw or the like comprising a base having a lower surface for supporting the base on a work surface. A turntable is rotatably supported by the base, and a fence is disposed above the work table for supporting the orientation of a workpiece located on the base. A support is coupled to the turntable at a rear portion of the turntable.The compound miter saw disclosed also includes a cuttinghead system for cutting the workpiece. The cuttinghead system comprises a pivoting system coupled to the support for pivoting a motor driven saw between a raised, rest position and a lowered, operational position.A compound miter saw beveling system comprises a male conical taper structure having an outer surface defining a cone-shaped member, the cone-shaped member being coupled to the support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for forming a variable speed pulley, a variable speed drive system, a variable speed lathe, a lathe having a slidable, horizontally-rotatable headstock, and a variable speed lathe having a slidable, horizontally-rotatable headstock.

Abstract: A bench type router/shaper which includes (i) a spindle drive pack which incorporates the motor and the spindle into a unitary package so as to establish and maintain a spacial relationship between the motor and the spindle, (ii) a semi-elastic drive belt encompassing the spindle and drive shaft which has a modulus of elasticity effective for providing effective power transmission while permitting removal and replacement of the drive belt without repositioning of the spindle and/or the drive shaft, (iii) a spindle adjustment mechanism for repositioning the longitudinal position of the spindle and thereby the depth of the cutter which includes a rotatable bell crank, a spindle in communication with the first extremity of the bell crank for linear movement of the spindle based upon rotational movement of the bell crank, and a rotatable handle in communication with the second extremity of the bell crank for producing rotation of the bell crank based upon rotation of the handle and (iv) a protective shield over t

Abstract: Disclosed is a measurement system magnetic coupler. The system comprises reader head apparatus for establishing a measurement related to the location of a physical structure moveable along a predetermined path. The system also includes a magnet for coupling the reader head apparatus to the physical structure by magnetic attraction between the magnet, the reader head apparatus, and the physical structure.

Abstract: A spindle adjustment mechanism which includes a rotatable hand wheel, a bracket for operably retaining a spindle and a motor for driving the spindle, and an assembly for uniaxially transmuting rotation of the hand wheel to linear movement of the spindle through movement of the bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a measurement system having multiple display orientations. The measurement system comprises a reader head having a reader element, and a display module. The reader element is configured for lateral movement with respect to a calibrated reference member for making a measurement relative to a reference position on the calibrated reference member. The display module is for displaying a measurement and includes coupling hardware for connecting the display module to the reader head so that the display module can be read horizontally independent of whether the reader head is oriented horizontally, vertically, or in some other direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a measurement system having reader element standoff. The system comprises a calibrated reference member for use with a reader head in making a measurement. The system also includes a reader head comprising a reader element configured to move laterally with respect to the calibrated reference member for making the measurement relative to a reference position on the calibrated reference member. Also, standoff structure is provided for establishing a variable standoff distance between the reader element and the calibrated reference member while substantially invariably maintaining a fixed lateral position of the reader element within the reader head.