Abstract: A powered compound miter saw that can perform miter and bevel cuts and which is adapted so that the saw blade can be moved to provide a wide cut. In particular, the compound miter saw employs a sliding mechanism that provides consistent cutting performance as the saw blade is moved from a fully retracted to a fully extended position even when the saw blade is making a severe bevel cut. The sliding mechanism employs three slide bars which have the saw blade mounted on one end thereof and which can laterally move within a housing. The slide bars are configured in a triangular arrangement and are supported within the housing by a combination of linear ball bearings and a plastic bushing.

Abstract: The improved saw blade suspension device permits adjustment at an angle between (1) 0.degree.-90.degree.; (2) 90.degree.-180.degree.; and (3) 180.degree.-270.degree.. This constitutes a substantial improvement because it permits adjustment according to different directions of the saw blade, and according to each operator who may be left-handed or right-handed. Two clamping sheets are used and only one pin is required for each clamping sheet. The device comprises an upper body and a lower body (1), the upper and lower body having a pair of ears (12), the upper and lower body having at one end a portion (13), holes (14, 15, 16 and 17) located in the front, right side, left side and the rear, a steel pin (11) inserted in the ears (12) through apertures (121, 122). The saw blade (3) is inserted in the holes (14, 17) or holes (15 and 16) and is locked by screws (19), into two holes (18) each of which is located at one end of the body (1).

Abstract: An improvement in saw blade suspension device is provided for use with a scroll-saw. By means of a pair of relatively hard washers positioned upon respective upper and lower support arms, and by means of a relatively hard pin, the applied force of and pressure resulting from use of the saw is concentrated on the hard steel washer and the pin. This structure permits the main body of the suspension device to be formed from a relatively soft material.