Table saw accessory
US4989485A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/773
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accessory for use with a table saw having a generally horizontal surface defining at least one rectalinear groove and a circular saw blade projecting through the horizontal surface and parallel to the groove; the accessory including a plate having lower and upper surfaces with the lower surface adapted for sliding movement on the horizontal surface; a first rectalinear rail supported by the plate and projecting in an active position below the lower surface and adapted to ride in the groove and guide movement of the plate parallel to the groove and for movement into an inactive position above the lower surface; a second rectalinear rail supported by the plate and adapted for movement between an active position below the lower surface and an inactive position above the lower surface, the second rail in its active position adapted to ride in the groove and guide movement of the plate parallel to the groove and being perpendicular to the second guide surface and oriented at an angle of 45.degree. to the first rail. The accessory simplifies procedures required to produce 45.degree. cuts with the table saw.
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