Abstract: A method that accurately cuts mother rod lenses and increases production yield. The method includes arranging the mother rod lenses such that the optical axes of the mother rod lenses are parallel to one another, forming a lens block having perpendicular first and second side surfaces to integrally hold the predetermined mother rod lenses, arranging the lens block at a predetermined position, emitting laser beams respectively toward the first and second side surfaces, receiving reflection lights of the laser beams with first and second screens, respectively, adjusting the perpendicularity of the side surfaces relative to a cutting surface of the cutter such that the reflection lights of the side surfaces hit base positions on the first and second screen, and cutting the lens block and the mother rod lenses with the cutter to produce a plurality of rod lenses.

Abstract: An adjustment device for a compound miter saw includes a base having a top and a miter lip with detents, a turntable having a bottom and a miter assembly. The turntable is rotatably mounted on the top of the base, and the miter assembly is attached to the bottom of the turntable. The miter assembly includes a resilient biasing member having an engaging stop corresponding to the detents, a releasing rod rotatably mounted in the turntable, and an eccentric rotator having an eccentric portion and attached to the releasing rod corresponding to the resilient biasing member. The releasing rod rotates the eccentric rotator so the eccentric portion will push the engaging stop upward to disengage it from the detents to allow the turntable to be adjusted.

Abstract: A bevel miter saw is provided having a switch handle that is ergonomically rotatable to a selected predetermined position as provided by a detent mechanism. An embodiment of the detent mechanism includes a detent member having radially directed slots, and a detent pin movable in a generally radial direction relative to the slots. Furthermore, a safety feature is provided wherein the detent pin is mounted to a lever including a projection that obstructs a trigger switch in the handle when the detent pin is not engaged in one of the detent slots so that the handle could rotate.

Abstract: A miter saw is provided having a support arm that is pivotally mounted to a base for adjustment of a pivot angle, the saw including a detent mechanism to provide pivot stops at common bevel angles, such as at 45° L, 0° (vertical), and 45° R. The detent mechanism includes a step-shaped, arcuate detent block mounted to the support arm in an adjustable manner to permit the accurate setting of the block in a home position. In an embodiment, a pair of set screws acts against opposite ends of the detent block, permitting precise adjustment in either direction. An axially movable detent pin is mounted to the base to contact against stepped surfaces of the block. The arm is free to pivot within a bevel angle range defined by one of the surfaces. Steps between surfaces act as a pivot stops, abutting the pin at a corresponding predetermined angle of the arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for slicing food products having a cutting knife which is driven in a rotary manner. The cutting plane of the knife extends perpendicular to the product support surface of a product supply device.

Abstract: An improved dust collector is proposed. The dust collector comprises an upper duct, and a flexible lower flap connected to the upper dust duct, wherein the lower flap is resilient. Preferably, the upper duct has a substantially U-shaped cross-section, whereas the bottom of the duct is open. The lower flap is disposed in the open portion of the inlet. Furthermore, the upper duct inlet and outlet may have corresponding centerlines, whereas the centerline of the upper duct outlet may be offset from the centerline of the upper duct inlet by a predetermined number of degrees, e.g., about 15°. In addition, the dust collector may further include a wire for maintaining the lower flap in an open position.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a table saw includes a pivot rod adapted to be longitudinally mounted under a tabletop of the table saw, a panel extending downward from the tabletop, a rotatable seat pivotally mounted on the pivot rod, a pivotal seat pivotally mounted on the rotatable seat, and a set of adjusting elements respectively mounted on the rotatable seat and the pivotal seat for adjusting a height and an angle of a saw blade of the table saw. The set of adjusting elements includes a threaded rod provided to precisely adjust the height of a saw blade and a gear provided to precisely adjust the angle of the saw blade of the table saw.

Abstract: An apparatus for machining vertical panels is provided including a frame 10 for supporting a panel in a substantially vertical plane, a tool mount 22, and a mechanism 14, 18, 20 supporting the tool mount 22 for movement in two directions over the panel plane. The tool mount 22 has an axis 24 along which a tool on the mount can be moved towards and away from the panel plane and about which the tool can be rotated to change its orientation relative to the panel plane.

Abstract: A table saw having a blade suspension structure includes a work table formed with a cutting slot for passage of a circular blade. A bent suspension rod is secured on the bottom of the work table, and is located adjacent to the cutting slot of the work table. The suspension rod having a distal end formed with a bent pivot shaft which is located adjacent to the circular blade and is in parallel with the circular blade, thereby apparently reducing a distance between the pivot shaft and the circular blade, and thereby reducing the swivel radius of the circular blade.

Abstract: A front-accessible bevel locking system for use with a power tool, including a mechanism for locking the power tool into a selected tilt or bevel position for bevel angle cuts. The bevel locking mechanism has a lever attached to a link rod by a cam mechanism such that, as the lever is moved to the locked position, the link rod holds a pivot support for the power tool at a bevel angle.

Abstract: A transmission device of a table saw includes a motor and an elevating member provided on a base. A first belt is connected around the belt pulley on the front end of the motor and around a transfer member, and a second belt connected around the transfer member and around the belt pulley of a circular saw blade. The first and the second belts are activated to rotate and carry on transmission at fixed positions so as to improve the defect of a conventional device that the belt may become loose or over tight when the saw blade of the table sawing machine is moving up or down.

Abstract: A sawdust collection apparatus for a compound miter saw includes a turntable and a sawdust collection assembly. The turntable is rotatably mounted on a base and has a cutting groove defined in the turntable and a sawdust guide communicating with the cutting groove. The sawdust collection assembly has a hollow sawdust duct with a sawdust channel communicating with the sawdust guide and a hollow sawdust entry duct with a sawdust entry port to receive sawdust and debris and a sawdust passage to communicate with the sawdust entry port. The sawdust channel is connected to a vacuum cleaner to efficiently pull sawdust and debris out of the miter saw through the sawdust channel and the sawdust passage.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table, a support housing connected to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the support housing, a trunnion disposed on the at least one rail, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the trunnion and movable between a front position and a rear position, the saw assembly comprising a motor and a blade driven by the motor, and a return mechanism disposed on one of the trunnion and the support housing for returning the saw assembly to the rear position. The return mechanism may include a spool, a cable disposed on the spool, and a spring for biasing the spool to a first rotational position, the cable being connected to the other of the trunnion and the support housing.

Abstract: This invention relates to structure of a connection seat and an improved structure of a suspension seat of a connection seat for a suspension round saw. The connection seat formed as one unit will not product error when the left-right angle of the sawing blade is adjusted and/or when the sawing blade moves up and down. The middle position of the suspension seat is provided with a plurality of securing sections so as the weight of the connection seat is distributed equally to the plurality of securing sections.

Abstract: It is a miter saw table that has adjustable measuring tapes. The tape sections can be calibrated so that the zero point on the tape is always set at the outer surface of the blade. This is done by using slidable wings that can be secured to a base. The wings a readjusted until the built-in tapes match a control tape. Once the wings are set, cuts can be made quickly by either setting a stop at the precise distance needed, or by sliding the board under the blade until the end of the board aligns with the desired measurement. The board can then be accurately cut without having to measure and mark the board first. Moreover, if the blade is changed during the course of work. The measuring system can be quickly re-calibrated to the thickness of the new blade and cuts can immediately be resumed.

Abstract: The miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably attached to the base, a support housing connected to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the support housing, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the at least one rail and movable between a front position and a rear position, the saw assembly including a trunnion disposed on the at least one rail, a pivot arm pivotally attached to the trunnion, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached to the upper blade guard, and a blade driven by the motor, and a carrying handle provided on the at least one rail.

Abstract: A circular saw having a saw arm angle adjusting device includes a rotation shaft mounted between the base and the saw arm, and an adjusting device mounted on the base for adjusting the angle of the saw arm, so that the saw arm may be pivoted through an angle and may be positioned. The adjusting device includes a drive shaft, a drive unit, a driven unit, and an adjusting unit. Thus, the user may directly operate the drive shaft, so as to operate the adjusting device for adjusting the angle of the saw arm relative to the base so that the user may adjust the angle of the saw arm easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A cutting device includes a base, a swivel seat rotatably mounted on the base and having a first end and a second end, and a blade holder releasably engaged with the second end of the swivel seat. A blade is rotatably held by the blade holder. The blade holder is pivotable relative to the swivel seat for cutting when the blade holder is engaged with the second end of the swivel seat. An inclination of the blade relative to the swivel seat is adjustable when the blade holder is disengaged from the second end of the swivel seat. An operative rod is mounted to the first end of the swivel seat and operably connected to the blade holder for controlling releasable engagement between the blade holder and the swivel seat.

Abstract: An ergonomic miter saw is provided having a base and a saw arm assembly with the saw arm assembly pivotally affixed at a fixed end to the base and provided with a distal end having a handle extending outwardly therefrom. The central region of the arm assembly includes a rotary spindle supporting a cutting disk. A handle is preferably provided with an elongate grip portion sized for the user's fingers and a palm pad portion extending outwardly therefrom to underlie the heal of the user's hand to minimize bending torque on the user's wrist as the arm is lowered. Ideally, the handle is rotated in a direction opposite that the cutting disk is tilted. Preferably, the handle is adjustable oriented about the arm axis in a direction opposite that the saw blade is tiltable so that the deviation for horizontal of the handle can be minimized when the miter saw is used in a tilted cutting disk mode.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes a work platform, a C-shaped frame, a blade unit, a blade holder unit, a motor unit, a transmission unit, a pivot unit, and a locking unit. The C-shaped frame has upper and lower frame portions disposed above and below a top side of the work platform. The blade unit has blade ends retained on the blade holder unit. The motor unit drives the blade holder unit via the transmission unit for moving the blade unit to reciprocate relative to the work platform. The pivot unit mounts pivotally the C-shaped frame on the work platform about a pivot axis in the longitudinal direction, thereby permitting sawing angle adjustment. The locking unit locks releasably the C-shaped frame to the work platform so as to arrest pivoting movement of the C-shaped frame relative to the work platform, thereby permitting retention of the C-shaped frame at a desired sawing angle.

Abstract: A miter cut fine adjustment mechanism for use with a cutting tool for finely adjusting the angle of cut. The miter cut fine adjustment mechanism has a yoke mounted to a lever, the lever attached to a cutting tool for moving the cutting tool into a different angle of cut. An insert is movably secured between the opposing side walls of the yoke for detachably securing the lever to a worktable and the insert is laterally movable for finely adjusting the angle of cut.

Abstract: A power tool includes a table. A shaft is fixedly secured to the table. The power tool also has a support housing supporting a motor and a working tool driven by the motor. The support housing is disposed on the shaft adjacent to the table and is axially movable along the shaft and laterally pivotable about an axis of rotation. In addition, the power tool has a locking mechanism for locking the support housing at a predetermined lateral position, wherein the locking mechanism includes a handle disposed on the shaft. The handle is rotatable in two directions with respect to the shaft, such that rotation of the handle on the shaft urges the support housing into locking contact with the table. A method for operating the power tool is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A cutting device, such as a beveling miter saw, includes a base, a work table supported on the base, and a cutting unit operably connected to the base. The work table includes a workpiece support surface and a stop portion. The cutting unit is selectively rotatable about a first axis between leftward and rightward bevel positions relative to the workpiece support surface. A rotatable stop member is coupled to the cutting unit and is selectively rotatable relative to the cutting unit to selectively contact the stop portion to thereby prevent rotation of the cutting unit in one direction about the first axis. The rotatable stop member and the stop portion may be positioned so that those elements contact when the cutting unit is at a predetermined bevel position, such as a vertical (0°) bevel position, relative to the workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A compound miter saw has a unique locking system for locking the bevel angle support housing to the table assembly once the desired bevel angle has been set. The locking system includes a cam and a handle each with an angular cam surface. When the two cam surfaces are aligned, the support housing is free to pivot around a supporting shaft. When the handle is rotated on the shaft, the two cam surfaces are moved to a non-aligned position. This non-alignment of cam surfaces causes axial movement of the cam along the shaft which in turn forces the support housing against the table assembly to lock the support housing in the desired bevel angle.

Abstract: An adjusting device for a table saw includes a pivot rod adapted to be longitudinally mounted under a tabletop of the table saw, a panel extending downward from the tabletop, a rotatable seat pivotally mounted on the pivot rod, a pivotal seat pivotally mounted on the rotatable seat, and a set of adjusting elements respectively mounted on the rotatable seat and the pivotal seat for adjusting a height and an angle of a saw blade of the table saw. The set of adjusting elements includes a threaded rod provided to precisely adjust the height of a saw blade and a gear provided to precisely adjust the angle of the saw blade of the table saw.

Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.

Abstract: A miter saw. The saw includes a base on which a scale disk is connected and a bench is rotatably connected on the disk. An angle position device is connected to the bench. Notches are defined in an underside of the scale disk and the angle position device is engaged with one of the notches. A position member is movably connected to the body of the angle position device and a lever is connected to the position member which is pushed to contact a periphery of the scale disk to position the scale disk. A connection member is connected to the bench and a circular saw assembly is pivotally connected to the connection member. A handle on the circular saw assembly can be pulled out and rotated to adjust an angle thereof.

Abstract: A circular saw and in particular a circular saw bench, including a supporting surface for a workpiece and a saw blade which is able to project from a groove in the supporting surface. The saw blade is pivoted to both sides at a longitudinal edge of this groove.

Abstract: A compound miter saw having a bevel adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of inclination of a cutting disk relative to a top surface of a turntable. The bevel adjustment mechanism includes a first knuckle for adjusting the angle of inclination of the cutting disk about a tilt axis and a second knuckle for adjusting the upward and downward movement of the cutting disk. The first knuckle includes a fixed portion mounted adjacent the outer periphery of the turntable and a rotating portion cooperating with the fixed portion. A scale and indicator are provided on the fixed and rotating portions to measure the angle of inclination of the saw assembly relative to the tilt axis. A locking mechanism secures the rotating portion to the fixed portion to secure the saw in a cutting position.

Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.

Abstract: An extendible miter saw is provided having a base (10), an angularly rotatable member (86) attached to a rear end of the base, a saw assembly (40) pivotally mounted to a support block (50), a pair of telescoping arms (70, 72) attached at opposite ends to the rotatable member and the support block, and a wheeled support assembly attached to the support block and movable along an upper surfaces of the base and extension members (26, 28, 30) extending outwardly from the base.

Abstract: A radial overarm router is disclosed. The radial overarm router includes a machine base with a work surface, a vertical column, a bearing housing, a slide assembly, and a carriage subassembly. The bearing housing is mounted to, and may rotate about, the vertical column. The slide assembly mounts to the bearing housing and in combination with the bearing housing, the slide assembly has translational and rotational motion relative to the column. The slide assembly includes a carriage subassembly that houses a router. The carriage subassembly is configured to allow pivotal and vertical or plunge type motion of the router. The carriage subassembly further provides for transverse movement of the router. Locking knobs and adjustable limit stops are provided for all directions of movement.

Abstract: A table-top cutting machine having a base; a circular saw main unit having a saw blade and a drive therefor, the circular saw main unit being moveable between a precutting and a postcutting position and being pivotable to incline the saw blade. A turntable is also provided and is rotatably supported by the base. Locking mechanisms maintain the positions of the circular saw main unit and of the turntable and are operated by handles disposed at the front of the turntable. A stop is also provided to set and maintain the circular saw main unit with its saw blade in a vertical position. This mechanism is likewise operated by a handle disposed at the front of the turntable.

Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.

Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saws unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.

Abstract: A cutting device, such as a beveling miter saw, includes a base, a work table supported on the base, and a cutting unit operably connected to the base. The work table includes a workpiece support surface and a stop portion. The cutting unit is selectively rotatable about a first axis between leftward and rightward bevel positions relative to the workpiece support surface. A rotatable stop member is coupled to the cutting unit and is selectively rotatable relative to the cutting unit to selectively contact the stop portion to thereby prevent rotation of the cutting unit in one direction about the first axis. The rotatable stop member and the stop portion may be positioned so that those elements contact when the cutting unit is at a predetermined bevel position, such as a vertical (0°) bevel position, relative to the workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A table saw includes a work support table that defines a blade slot therethrough and at least one guide groove oriented generally parallel to the slot. A pair of trunnions are attached to the lower surface of the work support table, with at least one of the trunnions defining an adjustment opening having opposing sides. A cradle assembly has a blade mounted therein driven by a motor, and it is supported by the trunnions such that at least a portion of the blade extends through the slot in the work support surface. To provide adjustment of the blade heel, an adjustment member is received by the adjustment opening in the trunnion and is rotatably attached to the lower surface of the work support table. Rotation of the adjustment member causes the adjustment member to contact one of the opposing sides of the adjustment opening, thus moving the trunnion to adjust the position of the blade relative to the guide groove.

Abstract: A workpiece holder having a horizontal bottom plate and a vertical side plate of integral construction used in combination with a motorized miter box for cutting miter joints in a workpiece, such as a crown molding. A method of supporting and cutting the workpiece contained in the workpiece holder is also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a unique table assembly which incorporates a table locking mechanism and a detent overide mechanism. The lock mechanism incorporated into the table assembly is movable between two positions. The first position locks the table to the miter saw and the second position permits rotation of the table. The detent overide mechanism is normally engaged such that it will releasably hold the table in one of a plurality of popular miter angles. The detent overide mechanism allows the operator to disengage the detent system to avoid the holding of the table during its rotation.

Abstract: A miter saw including a base having a support surface for supporting a workpiece. A turntable is mounted on the base for rotation about a vertical axis and a support is mounted on the turntable. A bevel angle adjustment mechanism is mounted on the support and includes a housing movable about a horizontal bevel angle axis. A cutting unit is connected to the housing for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis between a cutting position and a non-cutting position. The bevel angle adjustment mechanism supports cutting unit for movement in a first direction from a vertical position to a bevel angle position greater than 45° from vertical. The bevel angle adjustment mechanism also supports the cutting unit for movement in a second direction opposite to the first direction to approximately a negative 5° bevel angle position.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an improved chop saw is employed. The chop saw includes a base, a rotatable table rotatably disposed on said base, and a saw unit pivotably connected to the table. The saw unit including a blade, a motor for driving the blade, and a housing for covering the motor. The saw unit is movable downwardly towards the table in order to cuttingly engage a workpiece. In addition, the chop saw includes a battery connected to said motor. Preferably, the battery is attached to the housing.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base on which a scale disk is connected and a bench is rotatably connected on the disk. An angle position device is connected to the bench. A plurality of notches are defined in an underside of the scale disk and the angle position device is engaged with one of the notches. A position member is movably connected to the body of the angle position device and a lever is connected to the position member which is pushed to contact a periphery of the scale disk to position the scale disk. A connection member is connected to the bench and a circular saw assembly is pivotally connected to the connection member. A handle on the circular saw assembly can be pulled out and rotated to adjust an angle thereof.

Abstract: An extendible miter saw is provided having a base (10), an angularly rotatable member (86) attached to a rear end of the base, a saw assembly (40) pivotally mounted to a support block (50), a pair of telescoping arms (70, 72) attached at opposite ends to the rotatable member and the support block, and a wheeled support assembly attached to the support block and movable along an upper surfaces of the base and extension members (26, 28, 30) extending outwardly from the base.

Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.

Abstract: An ergonomic miter saw is provided having a base and a saw arm assembly with the saw arm assembly pivotally affixed at a fixed end to the base and provided with a distal end having a handle extending outwardly therefrom. The central region of the arm assembly includes a rotary spindle supporting a cutting disk. A handle is preferably provided with an elongate grip portion sized for the user's fingers and a palm pad portion extending outwardly therefrom to underlie the heal of the user's hand to minimize bending torque on the user's wrist as the arm is lowered. Ideally, the handle is rotated in a direction opposite that the cutting disk is tilted. Preferably, the handle is ajdustably oriented about the arm axis in a direction opposite that the saw blade is tiltable so that the deviation for horizontal of the handle can be minimized when the miter saw is used in a tilted cutting disk mode.

Abstract: A bevel angle indicator for a saw is disclosed. The saw 10 consists of a table 16, a pivot support 26 pivotally mounted with respect to the table 16 about a bevel axis 92 and a mechanical saw blade pivotally mounted with respect to the pivot support 26 about a second axis 28. The pivot support 26 pivots on a pivot block 27 attached to the table 16. A gearing mechanism couples the pivot block 27 and the pivot support 26 to a dial which indicates the angle between the surface of the table 16 and the plane of the saw blade. The gearing mechanism comprises a rack 50 attached to the pivot block 27 and a pinion 54 rotatably journalled in the pivot support 26. Adjustment of the bevel angle of the saw 10 causes the pinion 54 to advance along the rack 50 and therefore rotate relative to the pivot support 26. The pinion 54 is attached to a sleeve 52, the free end of which carries a pointer 56; the pivot support 26 carries a scale 58. The pointer 56 and scale 58 indicate with accuracy the current bevel angle of the saw.

Abstract: A system is provided for cutting and finishing muntins. The system comprises a device for cutting muntins, a device for pinning muntins, and at least one device for punching muntins. The device for cutting muntins comprises a pair of cutting blades that are independently rotatable, translatable and positionable, and indexable, and further comprises means for precisely measuring muntins fed into the apparatus. The device for pinning muntins comprises means for stabilizing a muntin during punching; a guide, which is preferably magnetic; a pin or a blade, which is preferably made of metal; means for punching the pin or blade into a muntin; and means for precisely measuring the location at which a pin or blade is to be punched into a muntin. The at least one device for punching muntins comprises means for stabilizing a muntin strip; means for cutting the muntin strip; and means for translating the means for cutting. Power for the at least one punching apparatus is preferably pneumatic.

Abstract: An improved table saw including: (1) an improved fence assembly having a handle cam rotatably mounted and received by at least one annular bearing; (2) a pivot pin to absorb shear loading that occurs when operator aligns fence channel perpendicular to fence head; (3) a grooved surface on the head assembly to substantially self-align the fence assembly parallel to the saw blade; (4) an improved microadjust assembly; (5) an improved locking pawl; (5) an improved miter gauge, and (6) a hinged belt guard.

Abstract: A guiding device for a rotatable, circular saw blade of a house-building saw. Such a saw comprises a bench-shaped stand (2) with a frame (98) which is movable therein and on which the saw blade (12) is rotatably mounted, and an operating mechanism (26) for raising and lowering the frame (98) in the stand (2). According to the invention the guiding device comprises guide elements (90, 92) whereby the frame (98) can also be moved along the bench surface (4) after the frame (98) has been moved to near an upper position.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a miter saw for placing a work thereon, a miter saw unit having a saw blade mounted thereon, and a support mechanism for supporting the miter saw unit for rightward and leftward pivotal movement relative to the base. The support mechanism includes a first member on one side of the base and the miter saw unit and a second member on the other side of the base and the miter saw unit. The first member and the second member are pivotable relative to each other about a pivotal axis. A stopper mechanism is disposed between the first member and the second member for holding the miter saw unit in a vertical position. The stopper mechanism includes a first pressing member mounted on the first member, a first biasing member for biasing the first pressing member, and an abutting surface provided on the second member for abutment of the first pressing member. The abutting surface has a first recess formed therein.