James Michael Rowe

US Patent:

20120204688, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Aug 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/208788

Inventors:

James T. Rowe - Savannah GA, US

International Classification:

B23D 45/06
B23D 45/14

US Classification:

83 13, 834713

Abstract:

A table miter saw includes a motor assembly and tilt plate assembly holding a blade for angular adjustment within a table slot. The blade is mounted to the motor below a table supported by a glide assembly situated within a frame. A handle assembly and the tilt plate assembly are attached to the glide assembly and move the blade longitudinally within the slot. The tilt plates are attached to a shaft between the miter side and the table side of the saw and control knobs operate the shaft to move gears within the tilt plates and change the angle of the blade. The tilt plate assembly moves along the shaft when the blade moves. A brake lock assembly in connection with the control knobs locks the angle of the blade. The height of the blade is set using a blade height lock in connection with the handle assembly for operation during miter cuts, which in addition includes a blade height stop for use during table saw operation. Mirrored miter fences are connected to the table top by star receptacles with gears that operate cooperatively for uniform angle change to make complementary miter cuts. The miter fences receive accessories as needed for complex cuts. The miter fences are removable, and a rip fence is attachable for table saw rip cuts.