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 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 adjustable tool station which includes a subframe, a table portion rotatably attached to the subframe, wherein the table portion includes an upper surface defining a work support plane, a tool mounted to the table portion, and a fence fixed to the subframe and extending above the work support plane, wherein the fence includes a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side constitutes a workpiece guide surface, and defines a workpiece guide area which includes all points which are closer to the first side than the second side. All portions of the subframe located within the workpiece guide area are located below the work support plane.

Abstract: A cutting machine with built-in miter cutting feature includes a miter cutting arrangement connected between a table frame and a cutting head such that the cutting head is capable of rotating in a vertical manner along a supporting arm upwardly extended from the table frame. Also, the cutting machine can be adjusted to accommodate cutting work in at an angle with respect to a cutting table by rotating the miter cutting arrangement by means of a pivot shaft connected therein.

Abstract: Shearing assembly (10) for cropping machines (11) suitable to shear elements made of wood, plastic, metal, alloys or otherwise, shaped as rods (13) or sheet and placed on a work plane (11a). The shearing assembly includes at least a movable trolley (14) supporting at least a rotary blade (12) constrained to a supporting structure (15) of the cropping machine (11) by at least one guide (16), the movable trolley (14) moving alternately from an inactive position, wherein the blade does not come into contact with the work plane (11a), to a working position wherein the blade (12) comes into contact with the work plane (11a) to carry out the shearing operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for sequentially and automatically cutting a piece of dimension lumber at a number of predetermined angles to produce a building component, such as a rafter or truss web or chord, with composite or compound angles, is disclosed. The apparatus includes infeed and outfeed tables tiltable about a longitudinal axis and equipped with fences along which a workpiece moves longitudinally via moving devices. Clamps hold the workpiece at different positions relative to a cutting station during a cutting operation. A cutter, which for example includes a circular saw blade, is mounted for a positioning movement about a vertical axis at the cutting station, as well as for vertical movement to cut a workpiece at a predetermined composite or compound angle.

Abstract: An improved base structure of a circular saw includes a base, a rotatable base plate mounted on the base, a mounting seat, and a rotary seat. The base plate has an upper face provided with a recess at a rear end. The mounting seat is screwably secured on both sides of the recess, and has a pivot portion with a screw hole at a bottom end. The pivot portion is located in the recess. The rotary seat can rotate relative to the mounting seat and is provided with a curved slide groove for receiving an adjusting screw. The rotary seat has a pivot portion at a bottom end that corresponds to the pivot portion of the mounting seat.

Abstract: A bevel angle indicator for a 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 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: 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 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 saw 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 power tool includes a table. A shaft is disposed on the table and has an axis. A support housing supporting a motor and a working tool driven by the motor is disposed on the shaft adjacent to the table. The support housing is axially movable along the shaft and being laterally pivotable about an axis of rotation. A locking mechanism is further provided for locking the support housing at a predetermined lateral position, wherein the locking mechanism may include a handle disposed on the shaft, the handle being rotatable in two directions with respect to the table, such that, upon rotation of the handle in both directions from a neutral position, the handle urges the support housing into contact with the table. The shaft may be rotatable relative to the table. The locking mechanism may further include a first camming surface disposed on the table and a second camming surface disposed on the shaft and engaging the first camming surface.

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 saw 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 machine for cutting flat bodies, wherein a fixed first table supports flat bodies to be cut into strips; a straight cutting line, located between an input station and an output station, being travelled by a rotary tool for cutting the flat bodies in a given cutting pattern; and a movable second table being connectable to the first table by connecting means, so as to be rotatable selectively about at least one vertical axis, and so as to slide parallel to the cutting line.

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 method for determining the blade cutting path of a saw, where the saw includes a table occupying a substantially horizontal plane, a saw blade assembly connected to the table, a saw blade occupying and moveable within a substantially vertical plane and connected to the saw assembly, the method comprising providing a guide on the saw, the guide being pivotable between a fist position indicative of the blade cutting path and a second position nonindicative of the blade cutting path, determining blade cutting path by moving the guide into the first position, moving the guide into the second position, and moving the saw blade assembly in order to cut a workpiece.

Abstract: An adjustable tool station is disclosed which includes a subframe, a table portion rotatably attached to the subframe, wherein the table portion includes an upper surface defining a work support plane, a tool mounted to the table portion, and a fence fixed to the subframe and extending above the work support plane, wherein the fence includes a first side and a second, opposite side. The first side constitutes a workpiece guide surface, and defines a workpiece guide area which includes all points which are closer to the first side than the second side. All portions of the subframe located within the workpiece guide area are located below the work support plane. Additionally, the subframe includes a wear ring which is fixed to the base portion between the table portion and the base portion, the wear ring having at least three arcuate wear zones.

Abstract: A guard assembly for a saw or other cutting device includes fixed and movable guards relatively pivotal by way of a linkage assembly having two links pivotally interconnected coaxially with a cam roller engageable with a cam surface for controlling relative guard movement. Other preferred features include a torsional coil guard return spring and spring enclosure that minimizes interference with workpiece cutting depth, an arbor shaft cover retention fastener that doubles, along with another caliper member, as a blade caliper set that prevents guard damage in the event of a bent or deflected blade or cutter, a drive assembly hold-down assembly for storage, and a horizontally-extending handle centered horizontally relative to the blade or cutter.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus that performs cutting operations without being held by an operator and that is applicable to various cutting operations in addition to forming a biscuit groove. The cutting apparatus comprises a first base portion having a mount surface on which a work is mounted; a second base portion having an abutment surface with which a work surface to be worked is brought into contact; and a cutter holding portion capable of holding a circular saw blade so as to extend beyond the abutment surface toward the work. The cutter holding portion is turnable, with respect to the second base portion, around an axis perpendicular to the abutment surface.

Abstract: A bevel table saw 10 comprising a table 14 supported by a frame 12, the table 14 defining a slot 16 for a saw blade 44, and a blade assembly 30 mounted to the frame 12 below the table 14 such that, in use, a saw blade 44 of the blade assembly 30 protrudes through the slot 16 to cut workpieces on the table 14, wherein the depth of cut of the saw blade 44 is adjusted automatically when bevel cuts are made in a workpiece. As a result, clashing of the blade assembly 30 with the underside of the table 14 or he frame 12 is automatically avoided, thereby simplifying se of the table saw 10 during the making of bevel cuts.

Abstract: A radial arm saw apparatus is provided with a bevel angle adjustment used in combination with a miter angle adjustment. The saw motor is mounted on a rigid vertical mounting plate. The mounting plate is tiltably supported on a rigid vertical support panel that is connected to the translatory radial arm mechanism so that the motor tilt or bevel angle is adjustable. The connection between the mounting plate and the support panel includes an elongate linkage arm pivotally connected at one end to the mounting plate and at another end to the support panel. A horizontal guide pin fixed to the mounting plate extends through a curvilinear guide slot in the panel to operate in cooperation with the linkage arm to always maintain the bottom horizontal tangent of the saw blade in a common vertical plane regardless of the tilt or bevel angle of the motor. An automatic mechanism for maintaining the tangent at a preset elevation regardless of bevel angle is disclosed.

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 saw 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 machine 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 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: A muntin strip miter cutting apparatus for cutting muntin strips into muntin sections and assembly of muntin sections into muntin lattices. The apparatus has at least one muntin cutting blade which cuts muntin strips to produce mitered muntin sections. A piercing system pierces the muntin sections to provide apertures to assist with final assembly. The muntin sections are assembled with keepers at an assembly station to produce muntin lattices which are inserted between two or more panes of glass.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a support mechanism for supporting a miter saw unit relative to a base in such a manner that the miter saw unit is both vertically and laterally pivotable. A position determining mechanism serves to selectively determine the position of the saw unit at any of positions including a vertical position where a saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the base, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the saw blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position by a predetermined angle, respectively. The position determining mechanism includes movable side stopper members and fixed side stopper members on which the movable side stopper members abut, respectively. The movable side stopper members are mounted on a movable member which pivots laterally with the miter saw unit. The fixed side stopper members are mounted on a fixed member which is non-laterally pivotally movably mounted on the base.

Abstract: A miter saw including a base having a support surface for supporting thereon a workpiece. A turntable is mounted on the base for rotation about a vertical axis and a support is mounted on the turntable for movement therewith. A cutting unit is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about a first horizontal axis between a cutting position and a non-cutting position and a bevel mechanism connects the cutting unit to the support to allow pivotal movement of the cutting unit about a horizontal bevel angle axis perpendicular to the first horizontal axis such that the movement is in a first direction from a vertical position through a range greater than 45.degree. from vertical, and in a second direction opposite to the first direction and beyond vertical, such that the cutting unit is adjustable to allow compound miter cutting of the workpiece at an expanded range of bevel angle positions beyond the vertical and 45.degree. bevel angle positions.

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.

Abstract: A bevel table saw 10 comprising a table 14 supported by a frame 12, the table 14 defining a slit 16 for a saw blade 72, a blade assembly 54 mounted to the frame 12 below the table 14 such that, in use, a saw blade 72 of the blade assembly 54 protrudes through the slot 16, the blade assembly 54 comprising a motor 57 having a drive shaft 58, a layshaft 64 driven by the drive shaft 58 and a blade axle 70 for carrying a saw blade 72 driven the layshaft 64, wherein the layshaft 64 drives the blade axle 70, in use, by a linkage 66 substantially parallel to the saw blade 72 running from the blade axle 70 to one end of the layshaft 64, the other end of the layshaft being spaced from the saw blade 72 and driven by the drive shaft 58 of the motor 57, the motor 57 being positioned substantially directly below the blade axle 70 such that the saw blade 72 can be swung in either direction through an angle of 45.degree. to make bevel cuts in workpieces positioned on the table 14.

Abstract: A combination mitre and bevel saw 10 includes an elongate fence guide 74 operatively connected to the saw blade assembly 20 and pivotable between a retracted position and an extended position in the plane of the saw blade 26. A spring 72 biases the fence guide 74 into its retracted position. The fence guide may be pulled down by the saw operator into its extended position so as to indicate the position at which the saw blade will impinge upon the workpiece and so as to allow the setting of two fence members 17a, 17b accordingly. The fence guide 74 includes a leading edge, 78, which indicated the width of cut which the saw blade will make in the workpiece and a wider portion 80, trailing the leading edge 78, which indicated the optimum spacing of the fence members 17a, 17b.

Abstract: A bevel table saw 10 comprising a table 14 supported by a frame 12, the table 14 defining a slot 16 for a saw blade 44, and a blade assembly 30 mounted to the frame 12 below the table 14 such that, in use, a saw blade 44 of the blade assembly 30 protrudes through the slot 16 to cut workpieces on the table 14, wherein the depth of cut of the saw blade 44 is adjusted automatically when bevel cuts are made in a workpiece. As a result, clashing of the blade assembly 30 with the underside of the table 14 or the frame 12 is automatically avoided, thereby simplifying use of the table saw 10 during the making of bevel cuts.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a support mechanism for supporting a miter saw unit relative to a base in such a manner that the miter saw unit is both vertically and laterally pivotable. A position determining mechanism serves to selectively determine the position of the saw unit at any of positions including a vertical position where a saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the base, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the saw blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position by a predetermined angle, respectively. The position determining mechanism includes movable side stopper members and fixed side stopper members on which the movable side stopper members abut, respectively. The movable side stopper members are mounted on a movable member which pivots laterally with the miter saw unit. The fixed side stopper members are mounted on a fixed member which is non-laterally pivotally movably mounted on the base.

Abstract: A combination mitre and bevel saw 10 includes an elongate fence guide 74 operatively connected to the saw blade assembly 20 and pivotable between a retracted position and an extended position in the plan of the saw blade 26. A spring 72 biases the fence guide 74 into its retracted position. The fence guide 74 may be pulled down by the saw operator into its extended position so as to indicate the position at which the saw blade 36 will impinge upon the workpiece and so as to allow the setting of two fence members 17a, 17b accordingly. The fence guide 74 includes a leading edge 78, which indicates the width of cut which the saw blade will make in the workpiece and a wider portion 80, trailing the leading edge 78, which indicates the optimum spacing of the fence members 17a, 17b.

Abstract: A compound miter saw with an adjustable/bypassable bevel stop is disclosed. The compound miter saw includes a turntable rotatably mounted on a supporting frame. A power driven saw blade is pivotally mounted to the turntable and moves along a predetermined path from an upper raised to a lower operational position that includes a saw blade slot in the turntable. A bevel adjusting features selectively rotates the power driven saw blade relative to the turntable. The adjustable/bypassable bevel stop includes predetermined bevel stop settings at set angles, for example, such as 0.degree. and 45.degree., as well as an over-riding feature when angles either less than or greater than the predetermined bevel stop settings are desired. The over-riding feature does not require re-adjustment of the predetermined bevel stop settings.

Abstract: An apparatus for grinding a blade used in, for example, a glass or hedge trimmer including grinder support and a blade mount provided close to each other. The grinder support holds a grinder, which has a round grindstone, in such a manner that the grinding surface of the grindstone can be oriented not only horizontally and vertically but also in an inclined direction so as to meet the action angle of the tooth of the blade; and the blade mount includes a horizontal surface section and a sloped surface section so that the trimmer blade is place thereon when ground by the grindstone held on the grinder support.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a support mechanism for supporting a miter saw unit relative to a base in such a manner that the miter saw unit is both vertically and laterally pivotable. A position determining mechanism serves to selectively determine the position of the saw unit at any of positions including a vertical position where a saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the base, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the saw blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position by a predetermined angle, respectively. The position determining mechanism includes movable side stopper members and fixed side stopper members on which the movable side stopper members abut, respectively. The movable side stopper members are mounted on a movable member which pivots laterally with the miter saw unit. The fixed side stopper members are mounted on a fixed member which is non-laterally pivotally movably mounted on the base.

Abstract: A router guide comprising a channeled track with a fixed fence attached at a top surface of a first end and a moveable fence slideably attached between the first end and the second end. The track affixes to one side of the workpiece and a router attached to a circular disk is manually slid between the fences to cut slots in the workpiece. The fences are rotatable to a plurality of angles to the track. A pair of router stops may be attached to the fences to limit the sliding motion of the router.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base for placing a work thereon, a miter saw unit having a saw blade mounted thereon, and a slide support mechanism comprising a slide mechanism having a slide shaft mounted on one of the miter saw unit and the base, and a sleeve member mounted on the other of the miter saw unit and the base. The sleeve member is slidably movable relative to the spline shaft in an axial direction of the slide shaft, and the rotational position of the sleeve member is fixed relative to the slide shaft around an axis of the spline shaft. First and second covers are disposed around the slide shaft on opposite sides of the sleeve member forming first and second air chambers in communication with each other.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a support mechanism for supporting a miter saw unit relative to a base in such a manner that the miter saw unit is both vertically and laterally pivotable. A position determining mechanism serves to selectively determine the position of the saw unit at any of positions including a vertical position where a saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the base, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the saw blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position by a predetermined angle, respectively. The position determining mechanism includes movable side stopper members and fixed side stopper members on which the movable side stopper members abut, respectively. The movable side stopper members are mounted on a movable member which pivots laterally with the miter saw unit. The fixed side stopper members are mounted on a fixed member which is non-laterally pivotally movably mounted on the base.

Abstract: A desk-top slide type circular power saw has a cutter device which is capable of performing a slant cutting and movable back and forth. The saw includes a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base, a pair of bearings formed in the turntable, a pair of thrust shafts supported by the bearings to be movable back and forth in an axial direction, a first holder mounted on one end of the thrust bearings, the first holder having a first engagement portion in the form of an arcuate shape, a second holder provided with a second engagement portion engageable with the first engagement portion to be slidable relative to the first engagement portion, and a coupling member for coupling the first and second holders with each other. The cutter device is mounted on the second holder to be swingable.

Abstract: A portable saw table comprising a saw track pivotally supported on a saw table for guiding a slide plate on which a portable power saw having a rotary blade is mounted for guiding the saw as it is moved along the track to cut a workpiece. An adjustable mounting assembly supports the portable saw in a plurality of angularly adjusted positions such that the plane of the saw blade is at an angle to the slide plate and the periphery of the cutting edge of the saw blade is maintained substantially in the same kerf line in the saw table that supports the workpiece at substantially the same depth in each of the adjusted positions. The mounting assembly also supports the saw for use in a saw chopping mode.

Abstract: A miter saw includes a base on which a work is placed. A miter saw unit supports a saw blade and has a motor for rotatably driving the saw blade. A support mechanism is provided supporting the miter saw unit relative to the base in such a manner that the miter saw unit is laterally leftwardly and rightwardly pivotable from a vertical position. A biasing member is interposed between the miter saw unit and the base for biasing the miter saw unit in a direction opposite to at least one of the directions of the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit when the miter saw unit is laterally pivoted.

Abstract: A circular saw unit capable of changing an angle for cutting a workpiece comprises a base member, a rotary table which is rotatably mounted on the base member and on which the workpiece is placed, a hinge having one end supported to the rotary table and, a bracket member or support arm member pivotally connected to the other end of the hinge. The hinge comprises a lower hinge member having one end supported to the rotary table and an upper hinge member having one end pivotally connected to the other end of the lower hinge member and having the other end connected pivotally to the bracket member. The hinge may have a quadrilateral link mechanism for restricting a lower limit position of the circular saw and for assuring a horizontal movement of the circular saw during a cutting operation.

Abstract: Known are cutting devices for cutting food products with a base plate, an orbital-driven circular knife, a product feed unit and a counterknife. The invention proposes a height- adjustable distance of the circular knife to the counterknife along the cutting plane, and a stationary counterknife.

Abstract: A compound miter saw or the like comprising a base having a lower surface for supporting the base on a work surface. A turntable is rotatably supported by the base, and a fence is disposed above the work table for supporting the orientation of a workpiece located on the base. A support is coupled to the turntable at a rear portion of the turntable.The compound miter saw disclosed also includes a cuttinghead system for cutting the workpiece. The cuttinghead system comprises a pivoting system coupled to the support for pivoting a motor driven saw between a raised, rest position and a lowered, operational position.A compound miter saw beveling system comprises a male conical taper structure having an outer surface defining a cone-shaped member, the cone-shaped member being coupled to the support.

Abstract: A circular saw having a table on which a workpiece is laid in which a saw blade whose bevel angle can be adjusted is mounted on an operating arm which may be held in a raised position and a lowered position relative to the table. The circular saw includes a fixed support member fixed to the table, the fixed support member having a pair of recesses each of which has a slanted reception surface relative to a slide surface of the fixed support member; a movable support member mounted rotatably on the fixed support member for supporting the operating arm, the movable support member having a an arcuate guide hole, the movable support member having a pair of mount screw holes perpendicular to the reception surfaces; a stationary shaft which passes through the arcuate guide hole formed in the movable support member and which engages with the fixed support member; and a pair of adjusting screws which penetrate the mount screw holes and which are alternatively held in abutment with the reception surfaces.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes an attachment assembly for mounting to a conventional bench saw; the assembly comprises a rigid member which is mounted to the power-operated main shaft of the bench saw. The member has two projecting rods at one end thereof which are adapted to engage a spring biased pin-carrying plate pivotally mounted to a movable structure of the bench saw; the function of the pins is to fixedly secure the rigid member to the movable structure after the attachment is installed and the tool fixedly set for a cutting operation. The cooperation of the projecting rods with the pins is such as to prevent vertical, lateral and angular movements of the member which would otherwise exist due to the reaction forces exerted during the cutting operation whilst permitting at all time controlled vertical and angular positioning by means of table saw handwheels.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting side operated controls of a machine to be front operated. A front control panel or apron is vertically mounted on the machine, preferably using preexisting mounting hardware. Any preexisting front operated controls and front indicators are translated forward to the front of the control panel by extending their control linkages through respective holes defined by the panel. The linkage of each side operated control is articulated and bent through an angle sufficient to redirect the linkage for frontal operation, and the control end of the redirected linkage is translated forward to the front of the panel by protruding through and just beyond the panel. The articulation and redirection is preferably accomplished by a plurality of universal joints and the translation can be accomplished by estension shafts or extension arms. The controls can also be modified to increase or create a mechanical advantage for an operator.

Abstract: A circular saw device having a variable cut-off angle includes a rotary table provided on a base, and a rotatable circular saw mounted on the rotary table to be movable upwardly and downwardly. A locator is provided on the base and has a curved front central portion concave backwards so that the locator does not interfere with the saw. The locator is movable between a first and a second position depending upon the cross-sectional size of the workpiece to be cut by the saw. The locator is placed in a first position when the workpiece has a small cross-sectional size and in a second position when the workpiece has a large cross-sectional size. Fitted members are provided in the bottom of the locator and are irremovably fitted in guide holes of the base so that the members are slidable in the holes to move the locator from the first to the second position. Pins are provided in the locator and are removably fitted in the small holes of the base to place the locator in the first or the second position.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes an attachment assembly for mounting to a conventional bench saw; the assembly comprises a rigid member which is mounted to the power-operated main shaft of the bench saw. The member has two projecting rods at one end thereof which are adapted to slide on a pair of guiding pins mounted on a movable structure of the bench saw; the function of the pins is also to fixedly secure the rigid member to the movable structure after the attachment is installed and the tool is fixedly set for a cutting operation. The cooperation of the projecting rods with the guiding pins is such as to prevent vertical lateral and angular movements of the member which would otherwise appear because of the reaction forces exerted during the cutting operation.