Abstract: Method and apparatus for a scroll saw having a base along with an upright hollow frame with a work table attached to the lower frame used to support a workpiece to be cut. The scroll saw includes upper and lower pivotable arms driven by a motor with a saw blade between the pivotable arms. A rotatable member is included in the upright frame member for rotating an upper frame assembly in a horizontal plane. The front portion of the work table can be removed from the scroll saw to access the saw blade and the work table can be automatically leveled. Also the saw blade travels in a true vertical motion and it remains centered during operation to prevent it from creeping forward during operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a power tool includes a cutting assembly, a sensor system proximate to the cutting assembly, a reaction system operably connected to the cutting assembly, a memory, program instructions stored within the memory, a spatial recognition algorithm stored within the memory, and a processor operably connected to the reaction system, the sensor system, and the memory. The processor is configured to execute the program instructions to detect a man profile within a detection zone associated with the cutting assembly, establish a location of the human profile within the detection zone based upon the detection using the spatial recognition algorithm, determine that an unsafe condition exists based upon the established location, and activate the reaction system.

Abstract: A banding device includes a frame. A feeding assembly is mounted on the frame for feeding elastic tubing into the frame. A transfer assembly disposed within the frame includes transfer arm and fingers. The fingers receive the rubber tubing as fed. A cutting assembly is disposed between the transfer assembly and the feeding assembly for cutting the tubing into bands. The fingers of the transfer assembly move between a first closed position for receiving the band and a second open position for opening the band. The transfer arm is moveable between a first position for receiving the band and a second position for transferring the band. A banding assembly disposed at the second position receives the band from the transfer assembly. The banding assembly stretches the band and receives an item to be bundled within the band. The banding assembly releases the band about the bundle.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes a base, a worktable mounted to the base, a sliding plate slidably mounted on the worktable and a cutting assembly mounted to the base. A cutting slot is defined between the worktable and the sliding plate for a saw blade of the cutting assembly to pass therethrough. When the sliding plate is moved relative to the worktable to an appropriate position or is removed from the worktable, the saw blade can be changed easily and conveniently.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting machine, comprising: a worktable including an opening and an upper surface for supporting a workpiece; a supporting unit for supporting the worktable; a cutting mechanism mounted on a lower surface of the worktable and contained within the supporting unit comprising: a motor for outputting a rotation motion; a reciprocating rod driving a saw blade moving reciprocately through the opening; a motion conversion mechanism converting the rotation motion of the motor into a reciprocating motion of the reciprocating rod; and a saw blade clamp for clamping and releasing the saw blade; the saw blade clamp comprises an operating element which is disposed on the external surface of the worktable or the supporting unit. The present invention fixes the operating element on the worktable or the supporting unit, which brings operation of the saw blade clamp to a convenience position for operator, and the process of replacing the saw blade is very easy.

Abstract: Table saws are disclosed. The table saws may include a circular blade, an elevation mechanism configured to raise and lower the blade relative to the work surface; and a spring to provide a force biasing the blade up or down relative to the work surface. The spring may be a gas spring connected between a trunnion and an elevation plate.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes a base, a worktable mounted to the base, a sliding plate slidably mounted on the worktable and a cutting assembly mounted to the base. A cutting slot is defined between the worktable and the sliding plate for a saw blade of the cutting assembly to pass therethrough. When the sliding plate is moved relative to the worktable to an appropriate position or is removed from the worktable, the saw blade can be changed easily and conveniently.

Abstract: Table saws with elevation mechanisms are disclosed. One embodiment includes a table saw with a blade, an elevation carriage, a trunnion structure, and a shaft positioned beyond the perimeter of the blade. Another embodiment includes a second shaft interconnecting the elevation carriage and trunnion structure, where the second shaft is positioned beyond the perimeter of the blade.

Abstract: Improved table saws and table saws designed to implement safety systems that detect contact between a person and a dangerous portion of the saw are disclosed. The table saws may include an elevation mechanism, a tilt mechanism, and an adjustment system configured to adjust the parallelism between a tilt axis and a blade. The elevation mechanism may include a vertical slide that includes two shafts, and the adjustment system may include a mechanism to adjust the parallelism of the two shafts.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved drive mechanism of the sawing machine for woodworking, which allows to install the integrated drive motor and sawing device onto the moveable mount of the fixed motor, so that the screw rod arranged at one side of two lifting rods enables lifting control to achieve most reliable lifting and stroke of entire saw blade set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stationary, motor-driven underfloor saw (1), which is designed as a keyhole saw and can be displaced in the direction of the saw blade plane along the bench surface (13) as a trim saw. With respect to the position of the saw blade plane, said saw can be pivoted in relation to the bench (3) about an axis (50) that runs parallel to the intersection of the bench surface (13) and the saw blade plane.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a machine frame, a worktable, and a spindle unit. The worktable is movable on the machine frame along a first horizontal direction, a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and a vertical direction. The spindle unit is movable on the machine frame along the vertical direction.

Abstract: The device according to the invention has a sensor (5) for generating and detecting an electromagnetic field situated in the vicinity of a moving part (1) that should not be touched. The device according to the invention also has an evaluation unit (8) that is connected to the sensor (5) in order to evaluate sensor signals that can be generated by the sensor (5), wherein the evaluation unit (8) can generate an evaluation signal. Finally, a control unit (9) connected to the evaluation unit (8) is provided, which is designed and can be operated so as to control the movement of the part (1) as a function of the evaluation signal.

Abstract: A structural improvement in a portable stone cutter includes a box like rectangular base being separated in the center by a partition into a water sink and motor compartment abutting a plain surface, to which a switch and piece of electric wire are disposed. The motor has an axis inserted into the water sink via a through hole in the partition and connected with a saw blade which is partially submerged in the water. A rectangular lid covering the top of the base includes a plate on the left side having a pair of stepped stopping surfaces spacedly formed on the top and an opening on the right side on the top of the water sink. A pair of first and second grille working plates respectively pivot to the middle and the right edge of the lid so that the working plates are capable of lifting and forming a certain angle relative to the plane surface of the lid.

Abstract: A blade holder and adapter for a scroll saw includes a slider within a slot in a scroll saw arm, with a retainer on the slider for receiving a scroll saw blade holder. An adjuster on the slider allows the slider to move within the slot and may be tightened to retain the slider in a fixed position. Moving the slider within the slot changes the angle of the blade relative to the table of the scroll saw.

Abstract: A saw cover safety sensing device comprises a protecting cover; a sensing controller at one side of the protecting cover; a control circuit within the sensing controller; the control circuit serving for receiving electric static signals from a human body and emitting control signals; the sensing controller further comprising a power switch, at least one batteries, a plurality of LED lights and a transparent cover; at least one signal sensing wire connected to the sensing controller; each signal sensing wire having a metal foil sheet; one surface of the metal foil sheet being coated with glue so that the metal foil sheets and the signal sensing wires are adhered to the protecting cover; the signal sensing wire and metal foil sheets serving for detecting electric static signals emitted from a human body; and a buzzer connected to the sensing controller; the buzzer buzzes in response to electric static signals.

Abstract: A scroll sawing machine includes a first transmitting shaft driven by an output shaft of a motor, a second transmitting shaft rotatable to move a blade-driving member in an upright direction so as to enable a saw blade to perform reciprocating movement, and a speed ratio varying device disposed to couple the transmitting shafts. The device includes two pitch-variable first and second pulleys mounted on the transmitting shafts, a belt trained on the pulleys, and a control unit operable to move a movable disc of the first pulley toward or away from a fixed disc of the first pulley so as to vary the radial distances between the belt and each of the transmitting shafts, thereby varying the speed ratio of the second transmitting shaft to the first transmitting shaft.

Abstract: A saw table for fixing frame pieces of frames of paintings, pictures or photos, includes a base table having two arms crossed and substantially perpendicular to each other and a gap at where the arms are crossed, wherein the arms are respectively provided with a fastening device to secure a frame piece to be cut, and a guiding assembly having a guiding shaft provided on one of the arms at where the arms are crossed and is adjacent to the gap and an attracting device movably mounted on the guiding shaft. The attracting device has a magnet thereon for attracting a saw blade attached on the attracting device with a blade cutting portion of the saw blade received in the gap and the guiding shaft and the attracting device are respectively provided with a positioning device to fixedly secure the attracting device on the guiding shaft.

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 releasable the C-shaped frame to the work platform so as to arrest pivoting movement of the C-shaped frame relative to the work platform.

Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking system is a modular portable universal guide for multiple hand held power tools that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking system is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking system is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.

Abstract: The multi-functional woodworking adapter for use with a multi-functional woodworking guide is a modular portable universal guide, adapted for guiding multiple hand held power tools, that is extendable with the use of multiple guide plates, side bars and edge bars in order to increase the size of the guide device to any length, thus being capable of cutting, grooving or sanding an unlimited length of material with the use of side extension clamps. The multi-functional woodworking guide is compact, portable and easy to transport, as it fits into the back seat or trunk of a car. The multi-functional woodworking guide is easy to secure to a work piece by various integrated clamps, which do not have to be move when cutting, grooving or sanding the material.

Abstract: A scroll sawing machine includes a first transmitting shaft driven by an output shaft of a motor, a second transmitting shaft rotatable to move a blade-driving member in an upright direction so as to enable a saw blade to perform reciprocating movement, and a speed ratio varying device disposed to couple the transmitting shafts. The device includes two pitch-variable first and second pulleys mounted on the transmitting shafts, a belt trained on the pulleys, and a control unit operable to move a movable disc of the first pulley toward or away from a fixed disc of the first pulley so as to vary the radial distances between the belt and each of the transmitting shafts, thereby varying the speed ratio of the second transmitting shaft to the first transmitting shaft.

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 table saw capable of adjusting its cutting angle comprises a base, a suspension arm pivotally mounted on said base and provided at two distal ends thereof with a mounting seat respectively, two adjustment members detachably fastened to mounting seat respectively, four support rods connected to said two adjustment members respectively, two saw racks sleeved onto said four support rods respectively, and an arch saw movably installed in said saw racks for reciprocating motion between said saw racks within a distance. The mounting seats each has a mounting hole and a first positioning unit below the mounting hole. The adjustment members each has a second positioning unit adapted for coupling to the first positioning unit for enabling said adjustment member to be secured to the mounting seat in a determined posture, and a through hole above the second positioning unit, through which a screw bolt is inserted and fastened to the mounting hole of the corresponding mounting seat.

Abstract: A cutting system for cutting profiles in a strip of air-permeable material. The system includes a conveyor path to support the strip of material. A profile cutting tool mounted for movement toward and away from the conveyor path is provided to cut a desired profile across the strip. A hold down is located in proximity to the profile cutting tool to hold the strip of material in position during cutting. A controller is connected to the cutter for activating the cutter to cut the desired profile.

Abstract: Machines with safety systems are disclosed. The machine may take the form of woodworking machines including table saws, band saws, miter saws, hand-held circular saws, pneumatic chop saws, radial-arm saws, jointers, planars, routers and shapers. The machines may include an operative structure configured to perform a task, where the operative structure includes a cutting tool adapted to move in at least one motion, and a safety system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool and for mitigating the unsafe condition. The safety system may include a detection subsystem and a reaction subsystem.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes a machine base and a table mounted pivotally on the machine base for placement of a workpiece to be sawn. The table is rotatable about a horizontal axis that extends in a longitudinal direction of the machine base. A C-shaped blade-holding arm is fixed on the machine base, and has upper and lower arm portions that extend in the longitudinal direction of the machine base. A saw blade is held between front ends of the upper and lower arm portions of the blade-holding arm, and extends perpendicularly through the table. A saw-blade driving device includes a motor which is disposed within the machine base, and which is provided with a motor shaft. The motor shaft extends in the longitudinal direction of the machine base. A linkage interconnects the motor shaft and the saw blade so as to reciprocate the saw blade relative to the blade-holding arm.

Abstract: A holder for a jig saw. The jig saw holder has a pair of opposing support members movably attached to the base member such that the support members can be moved toward or away from one another. Each support member has a jig saw receiving surface for receiving a first portion of the base of a jig saw. The support members are spaced apart from each other so as to define a region for receiving a blade of the jig saw when each jig saw receiving surface receives a corresponding portion of the base of the jig saw. The jig saw holder also includes a pair of adjustable members. Each adjustable members is movably attached to a corresponding support member adjacent to the jig saw receiving surface of that support member. Each adjustable member and the corresponding jig saw receiving surface cooperating to define a jig saw base receiving region for receiving a portion of the base of the jig saw. The position of each adjustable member is adjustable so as to vary the size of the jig saw receiving region.

Abstract: A workbench having four vice sections 4, 6, 8, 10 which are independently adjustable to provide a gap 32 therebetween in which to clamp a workpiece 30, and a gap 24 therebetween through which a saw can be placed in order to cut through the workpiece . An optional mitre guide 49 can be provided in order to form a guide for the saw, the position of the guide 49 being adjustable to facilitate cuts at different angles through the workpiece 30.

Abstract: A scroll saw including an adjustable tensioning mechanism is disclosed. The saw includes a housing having an inner surface and a pivoting arm having a rearward end disposed within an opening in the housing. A first blade clamp is disposed at the forward end of the pivoting arm and secures the upper end of a saw blade. The lower end of the saw blade is secured in a second blade clamp disposed at the forward end of a lower arm. A wedge is disposed within the housing, in contact with the inner surface of the housing. The wedge also is disposed in contact with and translatable along a surface of the pivoting arm. A rod is linked to the wedge at one end and extends through the pivoting arm. The rod includes an upwardly turned arm. A cam having a spiral track is rotatably mounted at the front of the pivoting arm with the upwardly turned arm disposed in the track.

Abstract: A carpenter's saw bench is composed of a base and a rotary platform pivoted to the bottom of the base. The rotary platform is provided at both ends thereof with a guide rod set which is in turn provided with a handsaw guide member. The handsaw guide member is provided in the top thereof with a saw bow guide slot for receiving a saw bow of a handsaw, and in the bottom thereof with a saw blade receiving slot for receiving a saw blade of the handsaw. The handsaw guide member is provided in the top thereof with an indentation in communication with the saw bow guide slot, and in the bottom thereof with a slit in communication with the saw blade receiving slot. The handsaw can be detachably fastened with the handsaw guide members such that the handsaw can be separated from the saw bench to allow the handsaw to be used independently as an ordinary handsaw.

Abstract: A device for hollowing out food products such as loaves of hemispherically shaped bread for the purpose of using the hollowed out loaf as a bowl for food. The device has a knife for cutting into the loaf and a loaf platform for holding the loaf of bread. The platform and knife are angled so that the cutting action removes a uniform sized conical section of bread from the central region of the loaf. The knife is mounted in restricted manner so that it will penetrate the loaf for cutting of the cone but will not pass through the loaf.

Abstract: A product slicer guide suitable for use with a food item, or the like, is disclosed. The slicer guide includes a base and a cutting board adapted to fit within the base in the plurality of selectable positions. The base includes a generally upstanding guidewall having a cutting guide surface at one end. The plurality of shim sets each having a unique height, wherein each shim set includes a plurality of shims having generally equal height, are positioned proximate the guidewall on the base. The cutting board includes a cutting surface and an underside surface generally opposite the cutting surface. The underside surface includes a plurality of primary pads having a generally equal height. For each of the selectable positions, at least some of the primary pads mate with one of the shim sets to provide a selected spacing between the guide surface and the cutting surface.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a curl type sandwich cutting device which is comprised of a lift means, a cutting means, a feeding means and a rotation means; a chassis which may be controlled to rise and descend is installed on the body frame. The right and left flat surfaces are on the two ends of said body frame and are higher than the body frame, the lead device of a jig saw means is located across the flat surfaces, by the rotation of a motor and the swing of a jib arm of an eccentric arm, the jig saw may move left and right continuously. A rotation means is installed on the adjacent side, by chain wheel and other components to drive the axle rod of said cutting means, the jig saw may revert 180 degrees. The bottom of said chassis has installed a guiding screw and a nut which are controlled by a motor so as to move forward. A feeding device is installed on the chassis, and the feed device has a lead bar to control the bread box to rotate 360 degrees.

Abstract: A bread loaf retainer and slicing knife guide comprising a horizontal support surface and a surrounding vertical rim, the support surface having a plurality of spaced, upwardly projecting, bread loaf penetrating protrusions to retain the end of a loaf of bread in fixed position on the support surface, the vertical rim extending above the support surface a specific amount substantially equal to the desired bread slice thickness, and having an upper edge forming a coplanar guide for engagement by a bread knife in continuous contact therewith to cut a slice of uniform thickness. In one embodiment, a ring telescopically interfits with the rim and has a height greater than the rim to extend above the rim, and has an upper edge forming a guide surface for the bread knife to allow slicing of a bread slice to a uniform thickness.

Abstract: A compound miter saw comprises a base, an arm rotatingly connected thereto about a horizontal plane, and a pair of adjustable vertical saw supporting members on either end thereof. The improvement thereof comprises a plurality of longitudinally aligned rows of projections formed on the support surface of the base. A workpiece can be supported at an elevated angle along the support surface wherein one side thereof rests against a guide plate along one side of the base and an adjoining corner portion is ensconced between a selected pair of adjacent rows. Each pin of adjacent rows of projections provides a unique elevation angle.

Abstract: A saw machine includes a base body with rear and front portions. A worktable extends from the rear portion toward the front portion, and has a sawing slot formed therethrough. An upright support arm has an intermediate section pivoted to the rear portion of the base body. An upper hollow arm extends above the front portion of the base body from an upper section of the support arm. A lower hollow arm extends below the front portion of the base body from a lower section of the support arm. A pair of upper and lower levers have rear ends pivoted respectively in the upper and lower hollow arms, and front ends aligned with each other to define cooperatively a straight line that passes through the sawing slot. An elongated saw blade has two ends connected to the front ends of the upper and lower levers so as to pass through the sawing slot.

Abstract: A multiple position blade holding apparatus for a parallel arm scroll saw having a connection for varying the angle of the blade relative to the work surface achieves an optimum cutting action for the thickness of the material being cut. The blade holder may be strategically angled to avoid bowing of the blade or to keep a work piece from lifting up as it is cut.

Abstract: A fret-saw machine comprises a base unit having a table on which a workpiece to be cut is placed, a frame member disposed in the base unit and secured to the table, an arm member having one end portion secured to the frame member and another end portion disposed above the table, a blade holder assembly having first and second slide holder units and first and second blade holder units, the first slide holder unit and the first blade holder units being disposed in the base unit and secured to the frame member and the second slide holder unit and the second blade holder unit being secured to another end portion of the arm member, blade supported at its both ends by the first and second blade holder units and a drive unit supported in the base unit by the frame member and connected to the first slide holder unit to drive the blade. The blade holder unit has a blade nipping member for firmly nipping the blade.

Abstract: A scroll saw blade holder having a blade support mounted on at least one scroll saw arm. A blade holder frame is pivotally attached to the support and is formed in a generally V-shape for receiving a complementary V-shaped wedge. A first space between a first side of the wedge and the holder allows for the insertion of a scroll saw blade in line with the scroll saw arm and a second space between the wedge and a second side of the holder allows for the insertion of a blade at a 90.degree. angle to the scroll saw arm. A thumb screw inserted through a hole in the wedge and engaging a threaded hole in the holder urges the wedge into the holder, thereby pinching the blade in either of the aforementioned useful positions.

Abstract: A fret-saw machine comprises a base unit having a table on which a workpiece to be cut is placed, a frame member disposed in the base unit and secured to the table, an arm member having one end portion secured to the frame member and another end portion disposed above the table, a blade holder assembly having first and second slide holder units and first and second blade holder units, the first slide holder unit and the first blade holder units being disposed in the base unit and secured to the frame member and the second slide holder unit and the second blade holder unit being secured to another end portion of the arm member, blade supported at its both ends by the first and second blade holder units and a drive unit supported in the base unit by the frame member and connected to the first slide holder unit to drive the blade. The blade holder unit has a blade nipping member for firmly nipping the blade.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes a hollow elongated base having a vertical sleeve portion at the rear end portion of the base. A hollow shaft is slidably inserted in the sleeve portion. An L-shaped arm member is fixed to the hollow shaft and has a suspending bracket which hangs over the base. A worktable is horizontally above and has a lengthwise extending elongated slot. A guide screw rod has a first end connected to a hand wheel, and a second end vertically passing through the L-shaped arm member and a horizontal plate fixed to the base. Therefore, the L-shaped arm member can be moved up and down by rotating the hand wheel. Parallel driven and driving levers are respectively pivoted to the suspending bracket and the base. An elongated linking member has a first end pivoted to the driven lever and a second end extending into the hollow shaft. A longitudinal hole is formed near the second end of the linking member and has transverse positioning holes connected to the longitudinal hole.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for a scroll sawing machine, which comprises a motor set in parallel with two suspension arms which have a scroll saw blade retained therebetween, and sector-shaped counter weight mounted on the shaft of such a motor and coupled with an universal link which has an opposite end secured to the suspension arms. The rotation of the motor drive the universal link to carry the suspension arms and the scroll saw blade to make a sawing motion for cutting something. Because the motor is set in parallel with the suspension arms, the saw bench is permitted to incline leftward and rightward during sawing operation.

Abstract: A laminate cutting apparatus has a support belt supported on a frame for reciprocating horizontally in the longitudinal direction, independently lowerable support plates juxtaposed in the longitudinal direction and retained on the frame for supporting the bottom of a laminate support portion of the belt, suction ports on opposing side portions of the frame for withdrawing air from the interior of the laminate supported on the support portion with its upper and lower surfaces covered with air-impermeable sheets, a longitudinally reciprocated travelling body supported on the frame, a transversely reciprocated cutter head supported on the travelling body, a cutter on the cutter head for being raised and lowered to cut the laminate, recess forming rollers for forming the support portion of the belt into a transversely extending movable recess open at the top, a lower receiving member secured to the travelling body and arranged in parallel with the rollers within the recess, interconnected closure plates within th

Abstract: The improved saw blade suspension device permits adjustment at an angle between (1) 0.degree.-90.degree.; (2) 90.degree.-180.degree.; and (3) 180.degree.-270.degree.. This constitutes a substantial improvement because it permits adjustment according to different directions of the saw blade, and according to each operator who may be left-handed or right-handed. Two clamping sheets are used and only one pin is required for each clamping sheet. The device comprises an upper body and a lower body (1), the upper and lower body having a pair of ears (12), the upper and lower body having at one end a portion (13), holes (14, 15, 16 and 17) located in the front, right side, left side and the rear, a steel pin (11) inserted in the ears (12) through apertures (121, 122). The saw blade (3) is inserted in the holes (14, 17) or holes (15 and 16) and is locked by screws (19), into two holes (18) each of which is located at one end of the body (1).

Abstract: The present invention is related to a stepless transmission scroll sawing machine with saw blade fastening and micro-inch adjusting device and the related positioning device and, more particularly to a scroll sawing machine which includes a carbon brush motor controlled by means of a control circuit to drive an eccentric plate to carry the saw blade control arms to make an up-and-down reciprocating motion so as to perform sawing process, wherein a saw blade fastening and micro-inch adjusting device is set to fasten up the saw blade and to adjust the tension of the saw blade according to the material to be processed, and wherein a positioning device is mounted on the upper arm to press on the material to be processed to facilitate the performing of sawing process and to prevent the saw blade from breaking.

Abstract: A blade positioner for a scroll saw is disclosed which permits adjustment of the saw blade relative to the pivoting beams or arms of the scroll saw so that the plane movement of the blade is coincident with the blade direction, particularly in the event that the ends of the arms are somewhat misaligned with respect to the plane of travel of the arms due to inaccuracies of the arm pivot bearing locations. Also disclosed is an anti-rattle spring interposed between the work table and work table support so as to minimize rattle of the work table relative to the support in all directions.

Abstract: A scroll saw blade clamp and blade alignment tool to facilitate blade changes while assuring proper positioning and alignment of the blade. The blade clamp is for the upper end of the blade and includes a pair of clamp bars, one of which is pivoted to the upper saw arm. A locking screw clamps the bars together for clamping of the blade, and a strategically located pin prevents relative rotation of the clamp bars and also serves as a blade guide to properly locate the blade while it is being clamped in place. The alignment device takes the form of a flat bar provided with a recess for holding the lower blade clamp. A groove in the bar is centered on the recess to properly align a saw blade received in the groove.

Abstract: A power driven reciprocatory machine tool employs an endless belt trained in tension around spaced end pulleys to transmit reciprocatory movement of a drive attached to one run of the belt to a tool carrier clamped to the opposite run of the belt. The moving elements attached to the opposite runs of the belt counterbalance each other to minimize vibration generated by stroke reversal. In one application, the tool carrier mounts a relatively thin saw blade between spaced upper and lower arms which is employed to saw finely detailed edges on a workpiece manually guided to the blade on a stationary horizontal work table. Clamp means which are tightened by the tension of the blade couple the blade to upper and lower arms of the tool carrier, one of the clamp means being mounted on its arm by a manually adjustable blade tensioning device.The saw, tool carrier and drive may be rotatively adjusted about a horizontal axis to cut inclined or beveled edges on a workpiece supported on the stationary horizontal table.

Abstract: The scroll saw disclosed herein includes a frame with a worktable for supporting workpieces, first and second blade clamps for clamping a blade therebetween, an oscillating mechanism disposed within the frame, the oscillating mechanism moving the first and second blade clamps in a direction along a substantially vertical axis, wherein one of the first and second blade clamps is selectively shiftable so that the blade is shifted to a selected angle from the vertical axis. Preferably, a cam is used to move one of the blade clamps.