Abstract: The invention is an alignment tool for precisely aligning a workpiece to the saw blade of a cutting tool so that as the saw blade and the workpiece are brought together, the predetermined plane of cut through the workpiece, as defined for example by scribe lines on the workpiece, is aligned with the saw blade cutting plane as defined by the leading cutting edge of the saw blade. The alignment tool comprises an alignment head that is spaced from the saw blade. Extending or projecting from the alignment head is at least one alignment element disposed for engagement with the workpiece along the predetermined plane of cut through the workpiece. In order to secure the alignment head in position, a support arm is disposed between the saw blade and the alignment head. The support arm attaches to the alignment head to support the same in spaced relation from the saw blade, wherein the alignment head is adjustable in a direction parallel with the saw blade cutting plane.