Abstract: A depth of cut scale is provided for a circular saw having a foot, a pivoting assembly (including a rotary saw blade) pivotably mounted to the foot, and a depth of cut adjustment mechanism operable to lock the pivoting assembly at a depth of cut (DOC) orientation relative to the foot. The depth of cut scale includes a shelf associated with and pivotable with the pivoting assembly. The shelf includes an upper surface bearing indicia indicative of DOC. An elongated element is fixed at one end relative to the pivoting assembly and includes a pointer adjacent an opposite end arranged to point to the indicia on the upper surface. The pointer is fixed in relation to the shelf as the shelf pivots with the pivoting assembly. The elongated element may be a flexible element that is maintained in tension overlaying the upper surface, or a cantilevered arm.

Abstract: A depth of cut scale is provided for a circular saw having a foot, a pivoting assembly (including a rotary saw blade) pivotably mounted to the foot, and a depth of cut adjustment mechanism operable to lock the pivoting assembly at a depth of cut (DOC) orientation relative to the foot. The depth of cut scale includes a shelf associated with and pivotable with the pivoting assembly. The shelf includes an upper surface bearing indicia indicative of DOC. An elongated element is fixed at one end relative to the pivoting assembly and includes a pointer adjacent an opposite end arranged to point to the indicia on the upper surface. The pointer is fixed in relation to the shelf as the shelf pivots with the pivoting assembly. The elongated element may be a flexible element that is maintained in tension overlaying the upper surface, or a cantilevered arm.