Adjustable workpiece support apparatus for a compound miter saw
US5865079A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/8773
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A miter saw including a base having a support surface for supporting thereon a workpiece and a turntable mounted on the base for rotation about a generally vertical axis. A support is mounted on the turntable for movement therewith and a saw arm is mounted on the support for pivotal movement about a horizontal bevel angle axis such that the saw arm is adjustable to cut the workpiece at a selected bevel angle, and the saw arm being mounted on the support for pivotal movement about a second horizontal axis perpendicular to the bevel angle axis to allow movement of the saw arm between cutting and non-cutting positions. A reversible fence is removably connected to the base to support the workpiece on the base. The fence has opposite ends such that one end has a vertical edge portion for supporting the workpiece during conventional miter cutting of the workpiece and the other end has an angled edge portion for supporting the workpiece during compound miter cutting of the workpiece.
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