Abstract: A slide plate is attached to a support member which is supported on a work bench for pivotal motion about a longitudinal axis. The slide plate is pivotally attached to such support member through a coupler to which a resilient vertical torquing force is applied by means of a spring member. This resilient force urges the slide plate pivotally upwardly to an angular position against a stop member where it is retained except when downward pressure is exerted thereagainst, as in sawing. The slide plate has an aperture therein such that a circular saw can be fitted in the aperture and slidably moved along the slide plate in performing a sawing operation. The slide plate support member is mounted on a work bench which has a fence member thereon for stopping the downward travel of the slide plate to provide a space between the slide plate and the work bench for the piece to be sawed.