Abstract: A panel cutter has a clamping mechanism positioned adjacent to the cutting path to hold the panel material in position during the cutting process. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar which is removably coupled to a pair of lever mechanisms which are rotatably coupled to the framework of the panel cutter. An actuator bar having cams at both ends is also coupled to the framework and position adjacent to the lever arms, wherein movement of the actuator bar causes movement of the lever arms. Based upon the configuration and positioning of these components, movement of the lever arms causes the clamping bar to move between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A panel cutter has a clamping mechanism positioned adjacent to the cutting path to hold the panel material in position during the cutting process. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar which is removably coupled to a pair of lever mechanisms which are rotatably coupled to the framework of the panel cutter. An actuator bar having cams at both ends is also coupled to the framework and position adjacent to the lever arms, wherein movement of the actuator bar causes movement of the lever arms. Based upon the configuration and positioning of these components, movement of the lever arms causes the clamping bar to move between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: The safe and efficient cutting of window blinds can be accomplished by utilizing a blind cutting system which is configured to support and contain the blinds in a desired position, and to have a cutting saw move along a cutting plane such that a cutting blade will interact with the blinds and cut a predetermined portion from an end thereof. A framework is used to support the cutting saw and allow movement of a cutting blade in a very controlled manner, thus avoiding any possibility that the blade is positioned in a dangerous position during operation. Further, the travel of the cutting blade along a cutting path will create a cutting action in a controlled and defined manner. Further, the cutting blade is shielded on virtually all sides, thus eliminating the possibility of injury or harm to a user.