Abstract: A laminate flooring saw system which can be used for both rip cuts and miter cuts in one embodiment includes a base, a support arm extending above the base, a saw movable along the support arm, and a first power switch, a second power switch, and a third power switch, the first power switch and the second power switch configured such that in a first switch configuration, the saw is energized independent of the position of the third power switch and configured such that in a second switch configuration the saw is energized dependent on the position of the third power switch.

Abstract: Operating a power saw between a pair of parallel guide rails, which engage opposing sides of saw base plate to constrain the motion of the saw to a straight path, allows for precise cuts. A set of two or more fences allows for multiple cutting options. In some embodiments, non-parallel fences coupled to the guide rails allow for precise cuts at more than just a single angle. In some embodiments, two fences may engage opposing sides of the object to be cut simultaneously, holding the object more securely with respect to the guide rails than would a single fence. A possible clamping force holding the two fences against the object allows the miter guide to remain fixed relative to the object so that the user's hand may be freed for another task, such as holding the saw with both hands.

Abstract: A new log support and clamp system (log rest) for a portable sawmill, having a log rest and a log dog. The log rest features a ratcheting, quick-adjustable, self-locking clamp which improves the ability of the user to affix the log in place for sawing. Also, a portable sawmill having such a log rest.

Abstract: Operating a power saw between a pair of parallel guide rails, which engage opposing sides of saw base plate to constrain the motion of the saw to a straight path, allows for precise cuts. A set of two or more fences allows for multiple cutting options. In some embodiments, non-parallel fences coupled to the guide rails allow for precise cuts at more than just a single angle. In some embodiments, two fences may engage opposing sides of the object to be cut simultaneously, holding the object more securely with respect to the guide rails than would a single fence. A possible clamping force holding the two fences against the object allows the miter guide to remain fixed relative to the object so that the user's hand may be freed for another task, such as holding the saw with both hands.

Abstract: Operating a power saw between a pair of parallel guide rails, which engage opposing sides of saw base plate to constrain the motion of the saw to a straight path, allows for precise cuts. A set of two or more fences allows for multiple cutting options. In some embodiments, non-parallel fences coupled to the guide rails allow for precise cuts at more than just a single angle. In some embodiments, two fences may engage opposing sides of the object to be cut simultaneously, holding the object more securely with respect to the guide rails than would a single fence. A possible clamping force holding the two fences against the object allows the miter guide to remain fixed relative to the object so that the user's hand may be freed for another task, such as holding the saw with both hands.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for use with a power saw or router in cutting workpieces to form a lap joint or a routed groove, involves at least one channel-forming member forming an elongated channel having an open side to receive at least one workpiece and having a cutter-receiving opening, and one or more guides on the channel-forming member and extending in a direction transverse to the channel so as to guide a saw or router in a manner that a cutter thereof is guided to cut across the workpiece residing in the channel.

Abstract: An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion and configured to indicate a cutting line for the cutting device. In some embodiments, the alignment device may include a plurality of pitch selectors configured to indicate a plurality of different angles, including a first pitch selector indicating a first angle. The body further may include a level indicator configured to identify whether a plank is at first angle when the first pitch selector is selected and the body is positioned in a pitch measurement position on the plank.

Abstract: A portable jig for cutting a plurality of building materials quickly, uniformly and accurately, which may be quickly assembled and reassembled for easy transport and maintenance. The jig includes a platform, a deck, a deck fence, an optional platform fence, and two rails. The rails are removably and securably connectable to the fixed platform and passable through the deck, such that both rails are separated from each other. The deck fence is reversibly joinable to the deck. When the platform fence is included, the platform fence is reversibly joinable to the platform. While building materials are laid upon the jig for cutting, a cutting device, such as a circular saw blade, may be passed near and along either of the deck or platform fences to effect this cutting of one or both ends of the building materials. The jig further includes an optional support member for supporting the jig when it is being used.

Abstract: An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion and configured to indicate a cutting line for the cutting device. In some embodiments, the alignment device may include a plurality of pitch selectors configured to indicate a plurality of different angles, including a first pitch selector indicating a first angle. The body further may include a level indicator configured to identify whether a plank is at first angle when the first pitch selector is selected and the body is positioned in a pitch measurement position on the plank.

Abstract: A work surface guide for portable hand-operated power tools allows their adaptation to a fixed-bed form (for example, a circular saw may be used as a radial arm saw or sliding miter saw). A pair of parallel rails are spaced laterally outwardly and above a table or other work surface so that the power tool may slide along these rails to cut matter located in a cutting area situated below and beneath the rails (and protruding from the edge of the work surface beneath the rails). A board fence is pivotally attached to one of the rails to extend onto the work surface, thereby allowing the board fence to be adjusted to some desired angle, a board to be situated against the board fence to protrude beneath the rails and into the cutting area, and the power tool to be run along the rails to cut the board.

Abstract: A miter box has a housing with support means within the housing for supporting a motor. The motor drives a cutting means. The motor is pivotably disposed with respect to a vertical plane through the housing and is disposed at a desired angular relationship. The motor may be manually moved by the support means. A workpiece is supported on the top of the housing at a selected angular relationship to the cutting means. The workpiece may be miter cut and bevel cut simultaneously.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.

Abstract: A dual-end cutting machine for trimming assembled blinds has fixed spacing between a pair of trimming units, which are adapted from conventional power miter saws. The blind assembly is clamped to a carriage that is movable on tracks between the trimming units, and adjustable stops are supported at opposite ends of the machine. The adjustable stops also have actuators for movement between an advanced position for positioning the blinds for cutting, and a retracted position that facilitates evacuation of scraps and chips from respective collector boxes wherein cutting takes place to a vacuum holding tank. A method for trimming includes clamping the blinds to the carriage with components aligned against one stop member, trimming that end of the blinds, moving the carriage to abut the blinds against the other stop, and trimming the other end of the blinds.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable guide assembly for use with a power tool such as a hand-held circular saw is described having a platform, a front, a rear support and a bottom plate secured to the platform and a removable base secured to the assembly through an attachment means. The platform contains a pair of adjustable parallel guides for receiving the power tool and a blade gap allowing the power tool to contact a workpiece. The assembly is designed such that the blade of the circular saw contacts and penetrates the base without damage to the saw or the assembly, obviating the need for adjustment of the assembly before use and allowing for simplicity in design and construction of the guide assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a miter guide for a table saw that allows the operator to make a miter cut with a slope in a single pass of the workpiece past the cutting blade. The miter guide includes a base within a pivotally attached guide bar that slidably engages the alignment groove in the work table of a table saw. The base is thus pivotably about a vertical axis to one of a selected number of angular orientations with respect to the cutting blade to provide the miter cut desired. A work platform that receives the workpiece to be cut is pivotally attached to the base about a horizontal axis and is thereby adjustable to a number of angular orientations with respect to the base to provide the desired slope to the miter cut.

Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.

Abstract: A shingle cutter that is portable and can be temporarily attached to and used on the roof with the roofing nails used on the job. The power for cutting results from the housing of the cutting wheel being manually drawn back towards the operator. The shingle cutter has a structural base and two vertical end walls that support a rectangular rack, which holds the cutting block. In one version the rack drives a pinion, which in turn drives the cutting wheel. In a second version, the cutting wheel is free to rotate as it is pulled through the shingle. The cutting block is constrained by rollers in contact with the top and bottom of the rectangular guide bar so that the cutting wheel moves to perform a shearing function with an abutting shear ledge mounted on the structural base.

Abstract: A safety device for a radial arm saw is presented. The device is readily attached to a radial arm saw by attaching it to the top of the table and the guide rail. The safety device has a three-sided, box-shaped handle part, which has a circular gripping handle between two of the sides. The handle is attached to a slide bar which slides through a carriage unit. The front face plate of the handle has a number of spring-loaded anti-kickback pins on one side. These anti-kickback pins are pushed in by the workpiece and the remaining, protruding, pins keep the workpiece against the table. The handle pivots upwardly from the slide bar. When it is desired to load a board onto the table for cutting, the handle is rotated up. Once the board is loaded the handle is rotated down and pushed forward. The front face plate holds the board against the guard rail and the anti-kickpins hold the board down. Once in that position, the saw blade can be pulled across the board, thus cutting the board.

Abstract: The pipe cutter includes a jigsaw with a motor that reciprocates a saw blade back and forth. A way is clamped to the jigsaw. A workpiece holder is slidably mounted on the way. The workpiece holder has a workpiece slot with a base, two side walls and a saw blade slot. A handle is attached to the workpiece holder. A pipe that is to be cut is placed in the workpiece slot and the workpiece holder is moved along the way toward the saw blade. The saw blade forces the pipe toward the base of the workpiece slot and cuts the pipe.