Abstract: A power saw that may be flexibly configured to perform multiple cutting functions is provided by attaching a saw assembly to a base assembly with an offset support that provides a clear path in line with the saw blade, thereby providing a miter saw, a table saw or a radial arm saw as desired by the user. In addition, a tilt mechanism is mounted at the top of the offset support to provide an “apparent” tilt axis near the top surface of the turntable, thereby eliminating an axle near the turntable top surface. Materials being cut by the saw assembly are guided by one or more fences. Alternatively, a reversible fence may be used for miter cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a first position, and may be used for table or radial cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a second position.

Abstract: A power saw includes a saw assembly attached to a base assembly with an offset support that provides a clear path in line with the saw blade, thereby providing a miter saw, a table saw or a radial arm saw The height of the offset support is adjustable to make dado cuts, and a tilt mechanism is mounted at the top of the offset support to provide an “apparent” tilt axis near the top surface of the turntable, thereby eliminating an axle near the turntable top surface. A first fence used for miter cuts may be moved or removed during table cut operations. Alternatively, a reversible fence may be used for miter cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a first position, and may be used for table or radial cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a second position.

Abstract: A power saw that may be flexibly configured to perform multiple cutting functions is provided by attaching a saw assembly to a base assembly with an offset support that provides a clear path in line with the saw blade, thereby providing a miter saw, a table saw or a radial arm saw as desired by the user. In a selected embodiment, the height of the offset support is adjustable to make dado cuts. In addition, a tilt mechanism is mounted at the top of the offset support to provide an “apparent” tilt axis neat the top surface of the turntable, thereby eliminating an axle near the turntable top surface. Materials being cut by the saw assembly are guided by one or more fences. For example, a first fence used for miter cuts may be moved or removed during table cut operations. Alternatively, a reversible fence may be used for miter cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a first position, and may be used for table or radial cuts when configured and affixed to the base assembly in a second position.