Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly for a table saw fence includes an elongate track for connecting to a table saw. A carriage is supported by and movable longitudinally on the track for carrying the fence such that the fence extends across a tabletop of the table saw. An incremental adjustment wheel mechanism is rotatably supported by the carriage and interengages the track. The adjustment wheel mechanism is rotated a selected amount to adjust the position of the carriage on the track. The track carries an electronic sensor strip and a digital readout attached to the carriage movably cooperates with the electronic sensor strip for measuring and displaying the longitudinal position of the carriage on the track and the position of the fence relative to the saw blade.

Abstract: A tile saw gauge has a receiver, an extension arm, and a slidable gauge. In one embodiment, the slidable gauge has one or more protrusions for fixing various lengths. The receiver may be permanently attached to a tile saw, such as by welding, or may removably attachable, such as by using screws, a bolt and nut, or similar mechanism. The tile saw gauge may be retrofitted on saws in the art, allowing tile saws in the market to make consistent cuts on larger tiles or tile lengths.

Abstract: A fence assembly configured to guide a workpiece with respect to a blade of a saw device includes a fence that is supported by rails for sliding movement relative to a work surface. Opposed ends of the fence are supported on the rails via rail engagement members. The fence assembly includes a fence angle adjustment mechanism associated with a housing of one of the rail engagement members. The fence angle adjustment mechanism includes biasing elements working in conjunction with an adjustment screw to adjust the position of the fence with respect to parallelism to the blade.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cutting system including a movable blade operably coupled to a motor is disclosed, wherein the cutting system comprises a diverting feature. In some embodiments, a diverter proximity relative to the movable blade is selected to facilitate diversion of a material during cutting. In at least one embodiment, the movable blade may be a circular blade or a reciprocating blade with a thickness of less than 3/32 of an inch. A cutting system according to the present invention may be coupled to a container, for example, a residential trash container or a residential recycling container.

Abstract: A fence assembly of a saw device includes a fence, a slide mechanism coupled to one end of the fence, and a tensioning mechanism coupled to the other end of the fence. The fence assembly includes a handle that is supported on the slide mechanism via a cam. The handle is rotatable relative to the cam between a first position in which the fence assembly is fixed relative to the rails, and a second position in which the fence assembly is movable relative to the rails. The fence assembly includes a tension member that is coupled at one end to the handle and at the other end to the tensioning mechanism. The cam is rotatable relative to the slide mechanism about a cam rotational axis, and rotation of the cam relative to the cam rotational axis provides an adjustment of a tension force applied by the tension member.

Abstract: A scale assembly of a table saw includes front and rear outer slide members at front and rear ends of a slide mechanism respectively; front and rear inner slide members at front and rear ends of a table assembly respectively in which the front inner slide member slides in the front outer slide member and the rear inner slide member slides in the rear outer slide member; a block member secured to a front end of a rip fence assembly and including a channel and a spring biased member; and a lever in the channel and including a trigger, a projection, and first and second recesses in which in a locked position, the spring biased member is biased by a spring to enter the first recess and the projection enters a lengthwise cavity on an outer surface of the front outer slide member.

Abstract: Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the table). Another embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned along a top surface of the fence and configured so that the fence unclamps from the saw when the actuator, handle or lever is pressed. The fence may be configured to include a material support shelf that is selectably extendable and retractable.

Abstract: A fence assembly for a table saw includes a primary fence including a first elongated body having a first body first side, a first body second side, a first body top side, and a first body bottom side, and a first height measured between the first body top side and the first body bottom side. A secondary fence is pivotally mounted to the primary fence and pivotable between a deployed position adjacent one of the first body first side or the first body second side, and a stowed position adjacent the other of the first body first side or the first body second side. The secondary fence includes a second elongated body having a second body top side and a second body bottom side, and a second height measured between the second body top side and the second body bottom side. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: An adjustable positioning structure for a feeding support plate of a circular sawing machine contains a magnetic element, a micro pneumatic cylinder, and a control button. The magnetic element is accommodated in a magnetic slider which is fitted with a guide column on a material feeding side of a table of the circular sawing machine and is configured to produce a change of a magnet value of the magnetic slider when the magnetic slider moves along the guide column reciprocately, such that a displacement value of the magnetic slider is calculated and is displayed by a display on the magnetic slider. The micro pneumatic cylinder is mounted on the magnetic slider and is configured to fix or release the magnetic slider relative to the guide column. The control button is arranged on the feeding support plate and is configured to control the micro pneumatic cylinder to operate.

Abstract: A conduit cutting assembly is comprised of a conduit cutting surface, a drive shaft, a top shield and a bottom guide. The conduit cutting assembly is inserted into a rotary device which provides a torque to rotate the conduit cutting assembly. The shield glides along the top surface of the conduit preventing deeper penetration of the cutting surface and deflecting dust as conduit is cut. The guide is positioned on the internal side of the conduit and prevents the cutting surface from contacting encased wiring. The distance between the bottom surface of the shield and the top surface of the guide is closely aligned to the conduit wall thickness. Conduit cutting assemblies can be customized for conduit material and conduit wall thickness. The conduit cutting assembly safely cuts through conduit without damaging encased wiring, limits incidental contact with the cutting surface, and limits contact with dust generated through the cutting procedure.

Abstract: A fence assembly of a table saw includes rear and front sliding members on two rails of a table respectively, the rear sliding member having three top projections, the front sliding member having three forward projections, a transverse member interconnecting the sliding members, and a spring biased workpiece guide bar on the transverse member. The workpiece guide bar includes a front locking element for locking the front sliding member, a rear locking element for locking the rear sliding member, the rear locking element having a recess for receipt of the top projection, and a spring biased lever pivotably secured to a front end of the workpiece guide bar. A latch of the lever can be engaged with a protuberance of the front locking element to lock the front locking element or disengaged from the protuberance to unlock same. The lever includes a wedge for locking the front sliding member.

Abstract: A fence assembly of a table saw includes rear and front sliding members slidably disposed on two rails of a table respectively, the rear sliding member having three equally spaced top projections, the front sliding member having three equally spaced forward projections, a transverse member interconnecting the sliding members, and a spring biased workpiece guide bar on the transverse member. The workpiece guide bar includes a front locking element for locking the workpiece guide bar on the front sliding member, a rear locking element for locking the workpiece guide bar on the rear sliding member, the rear positioning element having a recess for receipt of the top projection, and a spring biased lever pivotably secured to the workpiece guide bar. A latch of the lever can be engaged with a protuberance of the front locking element to lock the workpiece guide bar or disengaged from the protuberance to unlock same.

Abstract: A table saw includes a base assembly; a table assembly mounted on the base assembly and including a table; a slide mechanism mounted on the table assembly; and a rip fence assembly mounted on one side of the table assembly. The rip fence assembly includes a receptacle in a lower portion of one end; an elongated limit plate including two 90-degree bent arms at two ends respectively, each bent arm including a slot having a first end and a second end; a limit seat facing the receptacle; a spring-biased detent anchored in the receptacle and urging against an inner surface of the limit seat by passing through the second end of the slot; and a pivot disposed on an upper portion of one end of the rip fence assembly and disposed through the first end of the slot.

Abstract: A guide assembly for a saw device includes a pre-load mechanism located at one end and a slide mechanism located at the other end. The slide mechanism establishes two fixed contact points between the guide assembly and a guide rail of the saw device. The pre-load mechanism establishes a third contact point between the guide assembly and another guide rail of the saw device. The guide assembly has an unlocked condition in which the pre-load mechanism continuously generates a first clamping force on the saw device between the third contact point and the two fixed contact points. The first clamping force self-aligns the guide assembly to the saw device and permits slidable adjustment of the guide assembly on the saw device. The guide assembly has a locked condition in which a second clamping force is generated between the contact points and the guide assembly is fixed on the saw device.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base having a peripheral wall, a table rotatably supported upon the base, and a miter angle lock. The miter angle lock includes a pin having a first end adjacent the peripheral wall and an opposite second end. The miter angle lock also includes a cam member engageable with the second end of the pin and movable between a locked position in which the first end of the pin is brought into frictional contact with the peripheral wall for locking the table relative to the base, and an unlocked position in which the first end of the pin is spaced from the peripheral wall of the base.

Abstract: An adjustable stop assembly includes a body, a cam, a lock knob, an adjustable rod, and an adjusting knob. The cam is movable into a locked position in which the hook portion is secured to a rail and an unlocked position in which the hook portion is spaced from the rail. The lock knob is configured to interact with the cam. The adjustable rod extends outward from a first side of the body by a first extension amount and a second side of the body by a second extension amount. The adjusting knob is configured to move the adjustable rod to adjust the first extension amount and the second extension amount. A minor sector portion of the adjusting knob is exposed by an opening in the body while a major sector portion of the adjusting knob is covered by the body at a given instance.

Abstract: A rip fence adjustment structure includes a guide rail, a first slide slidably coupled to the guide rail and fixedly connected with a rip fence, a micro-adjustment device mounted in the first slide, a second slide slidably coupled to the guide rail and connected to the first slide by the micro-adjustment device for movement with the first slide. Thus, after moved the first slide to achieve coarse adjustment of the position of the rip fence, a second locking member is fastened up to lock the second slide, and then the micro-adjustment device is operated to drive the first slide in moving the rip fence, and then a first locking member is fastened up to lock the first slide, achieving fine adjustment of the position of the rip fence.

Abstract: A rip fence mechanism for being slidably connected to a worktable of a sawing machine includes parallel and spacedly arranged first and second rails, a fence plate pivotally connected between the first rail and the second rail in a way that the fence plate is pivotable between a vertical posture and a horizontal posture, and a support plate pivotally connected with the fence plate in a way that the support plate is pivotable between a first position where the support plate is abutted with the fence plate and a second position where the support plate is vertical to the fence plate. As a result, the lateral side of a to-be-cut workpiece can be directly stopped at the fence plate at the vertical posture and a bottom of the workpiece can be supported by the support plate at the second position during cutting.

Abstract: A dynamic platform with extending struts has fastened thereto a bi-directional torsional power unit to selectively deliver force opposing either extension or flexion, and to provide assistance in a respective opposite direction. The power unit is threadably mounted on a hinge pin (spline) centrally located on the platform, and is latched to a catch assembly radially located thereto, the hinge pin of the platform communicating with one end of a torsion spring of the power unit and the catch assembly communicating with another end of the torsion spring, to selectively deliver the extension/flexion force. The power unit can be detached, with simple manual operation of the catch assembly, without tools, flipped over and reattached to the same platform attachment points to switch (reverse) extension torque to flexion torque and vice versa.

Abstract: A length adjustable worktable includes a main table, a side extension, a guide unit, and an actuating device. The guide unit is engaged with the side extension for guiding the side extension to slide toward or away from the main table. The actuating device includes an operating member, a driving unit, and a positioning member. By manipulating the operating member, the driving unit and the positioning member are driven, such that the side extension is able to slide toward or away from the main table along the guiding unit, thereby allowing the length of the worktable to be adjusted.

Abstract: Improved arrow shaft rotary cutting systems for home arrow makers. An arrow shaft rotary cutting system comprises a safety box configured to mount a rotary cutting tool and a means for holding each arrow shaft at a predetermined length while being cut by the blade of the rotary cutting tool. Various embodiments of novel safety boxes and novel end pieces are provided. Some embodiments use arrow shafts as system shafts that separate the safety box and the end piece. The cutting length is set to a predetermined length. Arrow shafts are cut to the predetermined length within the safety box. Other heavier duty embodiments, which include a clear safety shield, use angle iron to hold the end piece.

Abstract: A fence device includes a coordinate system for providing accurate positioning of a workpiece along two perpendicular axes. Precise repeatable positioning of the workpiece relative to a given reference point is achieved. Two or more separate calipers are used for the positioning. The device includes parallel channels along two opposing edges of a table top. Channel guides along edges of a fence engage the channels for movement of the fence toward and away from a cutter bit or other material removing tool. A first caliper determines the distance that a workpiece may be moved when engaging the cutter bit. The location of a workpiece along the fence is determined using a second caliper perpendicular to the first caliper. A slide plate is secured at right angles to the fence and uses the second caliper to accurately position the distance of the fence with relation to the tool.

Abstract: A bracket assembly is provided with a shell, a pivotal first curved member on one end of a recessed shell bottom, a pivotal second curved member on the other end of the shell bottom, a link including a slot, a first pin driven through the first curved member and the slot to fasten the first curved member and the link together, and a third hole at an other end, a cylindrical first actuation member, a cylindrical second actuation member, a second pin for fastening the first actuation member and the link together; a biasing member biased between the first stop member and the first actuation member; and a knob at a cap. A retaining device is also provided so that the sliding tube can slide in a transverse channel of retaining device, thereby adjusting length of the sliding tube.

Abstract: An anti-kickback rip fence for use with a worktable of a cutting machine, such as table saw. Also discloses is an anti-kick rip fence guide for attachment to a rip fence. Both the anti-kick rip fence and the anti-kick rip fence guide provide a removeable rip guide that provides additional space between the rip fence and the saw blade, there by reducing the kickback incidents.

Abstract: A table saw includes a movable rip fence and a base including an upper cutting surface through which a blade extends. The rip fence includes front and rear clamping mechanisms connected to front and rear ends of a casing respectively. The front clamping mechanism includes a frame, a lever pivotably secured to the frame to be pivotal between a locked position and a released position, the lever having an internal cam member, a clamping member pivotably secured to the lever, the clamping member having a hook at an open end, a spring biased shaft, and a C-clip for retaining an inner end of the shaft in the frame. A pivotal movement of both the lever and the clamping member causes the cam member to push the shaft inward until the shaft is pushed outward to urge against the cam member in the locked position.

Abstract: A radial arm saw is adapted with a safety top configured with cutting box enclosure that contains and collects substantially all of the sawdust generated during use. A dust collection system is in fluid communication with the cutting box for removing the sawdust contained therein. Spring biased push blocks function to hold the work piece in place during the sawing process while maintaining the user's hands safely away from the saw blade. A laser alignment device projects a beam within the cutting box along the cutting plane. A control panel is provided to allow use by authorized users upon entry of an authorization code.

Abstract: An adjustable working area cutting machine includes a worktable, a cutting unit, a movable guide rail unit, a fence unit, and a locking unit installed on one of the worktable and the movable guide rail unit. The worktable includes a first rail. The movable guide rail unit includes a channel bar coupled to the first rail, and a second rail. The locking unit is fixed to the other of the worktable and the movable guide rail unit. The fence unit includes a fence arranged to be located on the top side of the worktable, and a slide coupled to the second rail. By moving the movable guide rail unit relative to the worktable, the working area of the cutting machine is relatively extended. To cut a large size workpiece, the position of the movable guide rail unit is adjusted relative to the worktable to extend the working area.

Abstract: Fences for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned substantially above the tabletop and substantially within the perimeter of the table (including any rail associated with the table). Another embodiment may include an actuator, handle or lever to lock and unlock the fence from the table, where the actuator, handle or lever is positioned along a top surface of the fence and configured so that the fence unclamps from the saw when the actuator, handle or lever is pressed.

Abstract: A table saw includes a movable rip fence and a base including an upper cutting surface through which a blade extends. The rip fence includes front and rear clamping mechanisms connected to front and rear ends of a casing respectively. The front clamping mechanism includes a frame, a lever pivotably secured to the frame to be pivotal between a locked position and a released position, the lever having an internal cam member, a clamping member pivotably secured to the lever, the clamping member having a hook at an open end, a spring biased shaft, and a C-clip for retaining an inner end of the shaft in the frame. A pivotal movement of both the lever and the clamping member causes the cam member to push the shaft inward until the shaft is pushed outward to urge against the cam member in the locked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a straight edge device for use in conjunction with power tools such as radial saws, or table saws. The present invention is used for cutting an uneven edge of a board. The straight edge device includes a one piece board having a protuberance projecting from its lower surface that engages a groove of the table saw. The board is placed on the upper surface of the one piece board with the uneven edge hanging over the edges of the one piece board. As the straight edge device is pushed or pulled through the groove of the table saw, the cutting blade straights the uneven edge of the board.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cutting mechanism 22 for severing elongate fibre reinforcement material 14 in composite material lay-up equipment 10, the cutting mechanism 22 comprising a cutting element 60 and a counteracting element 76 which cooperate to sever fibre reinforcement material 14 extending through the nip between them, the cutting element 60 being mounted on an elongate arm 44 which is pivotable about a pivot axis A spaced from the nip, to displace the cutting element 60 relatively to the counteracting element 76 to perform a cutting stroke, the mechanism 22 further comprising guide means 52 arranged to guide the fibre reinforcement material 14 through the nip in a feed direction transverse to the pivot axis A, and an actuation device 84 for driving the elongate arm 44 in a cutting stroke, the actuation device 84 acting on the elongate arm 44 at a position away from the cutting element 60. There is also provided composite material lay-up equipment 10 comprising the cutting mechanism 22.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting food products. The apparatus includes a cutting device and housing thereabove that defines a passage with an opening in proximity to the cutting device for delivering the food product to the cutting device. The apparatus is preferably adapted to cut food products in a substantially horizontal plane, and as such the cutting device is preferably oriented to make a substantially horizontal cut through a food product. A lower portion of the housing has a lower extremity that defines the opening of the passage. The apparatus is equipped with various features that improve the operation of the apparatus and the consistency of the sliced product, particularly if the delivered food product varies in shape and size and may contain embedded stones.

Abstract: A fence attachment apparatus for a table power tool equipped with an existing rip fence has a longitudinal member that includes a first side member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a cutting-side lateral surface, and a fence-side lateral surface. The longitudinal member has a bridge member that extends transversely from the first side member and connects to the first side member along a major portion of the first side member adjacent to the top surface. The fence attachment has a sliding member in sliding engagement with the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the sliding member has a top sliding surface and a bottom sliding surface. A slide mechanism is disposed between the bottom sliding surface of the sliding member and the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the slide mechanism provides longitudinal movement to the sliding member.

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning stock to a blade of a table saw. The apparatus includes a substantially planar base plate, a guide slot bar coupled to a bottom surface of the base plate, and a stock alignment tool. The stock alignment tool includes a first substantially planar section having a straight edge and a second substantially planar section at a different height than the first substantially planar section, and the stock alignment tool is configured to be removably coupled to the substantially planar base plate to permit alignment of stock relative to the blade of the table saw. In addition, the guide slot bar is configured to be received within a guide slot of a table portion of the table saw.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a wire-type cutting device includes, a main roller portion includes a main roller on which a cutting wire is stretched, and a reel which delivers or takes up the wire, the reel and the main roller being disposed having the same axial direction and capable of being arranged so that the wire between the reel and the main roller is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing cut glass fibres, whereby the apparatus comprises at least one first cot wheel and at least one second cot wheel, a first cutter head and a second cutter head, whereby the apparatus is configured such that the apparatus is operable in at least one first operation mode in which at least one of the cot wheels and at least one of the cutter heads are capable to cut inline glass fibres from a yarn, preferably from an endless yarn.

Abstract: This invention provides a slitter assembly with automated adjustment of slitter elements that allows for driven rotation of elements on the associated drive shaft during operation while enabling the elements to be moved freely along the drive shaft during setup and subsequently secured to the shaft free of lateral movement. This ensures that adjustment of the slitter elements is accurate, repeatable and reliable. In an illustrative embodiment, the slitter elements each comprise a pair of coaxial members including a blade member and a locking member. The blade member contains a slitter blade and overlies the locking member which is nested therewith. The locking member directly engages the drive shaft surface with a wedge assembly structure. The members are spring-loaded with respect to each other so that the two surfaces are normally biased to cam together and exert a hoop stress on the drive shaft.

Abstract: A power cutter tool for applying drywall tape or plastic drywall trim product that contains a powered blade that can cut the tape or trim material by simply pressing a trigger. The cutter can be powered by a spring or springs, a motor, hydraulically or by any other means. The trigger can be a button, lever, valve or any other means for releasing a powered blade.

Abstract: An apparatus for configuring a gasket material to function with a plurality differently configured track systems, the system including a housing, an opening in the housing through which a gasket material is placed and is moved through, a receiving area through a side of the housing, a cutting device configured with a blade to extend through the receiving area and into the opening, and a slideable cam to define a reach of the blade within the opening.

Abstract: A rip fence for a table saw including a front rail and a rear rail. The rip fence includes a front clamping mechanism having a locking tip positioned adjacent to the front rail, a pivotable activation plate and a handle. A rear clamping mechanism is positioned adjacent to the rear rail, and the activation plate is coupled to the rear clamping mechanism where the handle is movable between a release position and a locking position. The activation plate includes a rolling member movable between an upper end and a lower end of the activation plate, wherein when the handle is moved from the release position to the locking position, the rolling member moves from the upper end to the lower end of the activation plate, causing the activation plate to move the rear clamping mechanism into engagement with the rear rail.

Abstract: A dispenser for sachets comprising a container for sachets, having a slot opening communicating with an internal cavity such that a sachet may be inserted into the slot into the cavity, with an abutment surface within the cavity to limit the distance the sachet may extend into the cavity, and a cutter located within the cavity to cut the sachet, preferably on a withdrawal movement so the sachet is in tension. In another embodiment the dispenser dispenses sachets along a dispensing path and a cutter is located in the dispensing path to intercept and cut the sachet.

Abstract: A method for dismantling pallets includes hanging a pallet on the upstream end of a cantilevered support having a substantially horizontal top surface with the bottom surfaces of the upper deck boards of the pallet resting on the top surface of the cantilevered support and with the stringer boards and lower deck boards extending downwardly from the top surface, advancing the hanging pallet in a downstream direction along the cantilevered support toward a band saw blade which lies directly on the top surface of the cantilevered support and defines a cutting plane aligned with the top surface of the cantilevered support, thereby automatically aligning the band saw blade with the pallet joints between the upper deck boards and the stringer boards; and advancing the pallet past the band saw blade to separate the upper deck boards from the stringer boards at the pallet joints.

Abstract: A table saw fence includes a clamping member at both the front and rear of the fence to provide substantial clamping power and accuracy. The fence includes an interior cavity housing a linkage mechanism that engages the front and rear clamps through the actuation of a single handle. Furthermore, the fence includes an opening leading to the interior cavity, thereby permitting the blade, riving knife, blade guard, and any other blade accessories to extend within the interior cavity when the fence is used in a blade cover configuration.

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: An adjustable working area cutting machine includes a worktable, a cutting unit, a movable guide rail unit, a fence unit, and a locking unit installed on one of the worktable and the movable guide rail unit. The worktable includes a first rail. The movable guide rail unit includes a channel bar coupled to the first rail, and a second rail. The locking unit is fixed to the other of the worktable and the movable guide rail unit. The fence unit includes a fence arranged to be located on the top side of the worktable, and a slide coupled to the second rail. By moving the movable guide rail unit relative to the worktable, the working area of the cutting machine is relatively extended. To cut a large size workpiece, the position of the movable guide rail unit is adjusted relative to the worktable to extend the working area.

Abstract: A device, comprising: a base plate configured to be moveable toward and back from a metal rule having at least one flanged side, wherein the metal rule is fed into the device along a metal rule feeding path; a first plate coupled to the base plate, the first plate including a plurality of cutter holes formed on its surface; a plurality of cutting elements configured to engage the corresponding plurality of cutter holes on the first plate to make cuts on the at least one flanged side of the metal rule.

Abstract: A printing press folder is provided. The printing press folder includes a cutting apparatus cutting a moving web to form successive signatures, a first acceleration cylinder and a second acceleration cylinder. The first acceleration cylinder includes a first contacting segment and a first relieved portion circumferentially adjacent to the first contacting segment. The second acceleration cylinder includes a second contacting segment and a second relieved portion circumferentially adjacent to the second contacting segment. The first acceleration cylinder and the second acceleration cylinder grip the web at a gripping location with the first contacting segment and the second contacting segment as the web is cut by the cutting apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device for slicing food products, comprising a driven circular blade rotating about a blade axis revolving on a track about a center axis, and a cover element rotatable relative to the circular blade on the side of the circular blade facing away from a product to be sliced. A holding device is provided that is designed for counteracting the self-rotation of the cover element about the blade axis.

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: Embodiments are directed to a fence system for use on a power saw that has a flat top surface and a saw blade extending through an opening in the top surface, the fence system comprising an elongated fence configured to be secured on the flat top surface at various positions relative to the blade, the fence having at least one flat side wall portion against which material can be positioned and moved along while the material is moved through the cutting zone, and a support unit configured to ride on the fence and contact the object to move it through the cutting zone, the unit comprising an ergonomically shaped hand pad, the unit being removably attached to the fence and movable along the length thereof and a movable arm attached to the hand pad that is configured to extend downwardly to an elevation closely adjacent to the top surface.