Patent ID: 6591729
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A22B,B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A band saw comprising:a saw blade; a base having a front and rear; an upper frame having a front and a rear, said rear of said upper frame pivotally connected to said rear of said base; a lower wheel mounted to said base near said front of said base to carry said saw blade and support movement of said saw blade; a middle wheel mounted near said rear of said base and upper frame to carry said saw blade and support movement of said saw blade; an upper wheel mounted to said upper frame near said front of said upper frame to carry said saw blade and support movement of said saw blade; adjustable support assembly between said base and upper frame to support said upper frame above said base and to allow adjustment of distance between said lower and upper wheels to provide tension on said saw blade and said adjustable support assembly having components which attach to said base and upper frame which allow quick assembly and disassembly of said band saw to make said band saw portable; a cutting table to support an object to be cut attached to said base; and a power source to drive said wheels.