Patent ID: 6736043
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: B27B,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for machining vertical panels, the apparatus is comprising:a frame for supporting a panel in a substantially vertical plane, a movable column supported relative to an edge of said frame, the column being movable in a second plane located parallel to that of the panel when present, a rotatable tool mount coupled to said column such that the tool mount is movable along a length of the column and arranged such that the tool mount is directed horizontally, vertically and at any intermediate angle along said panel, the tool mount also permitting a tool to enter the substantially vertical plane at an angle; wherein said frame further carries a guide rail which is attached by a pivot to an edge of the frame, the tool mount additionally including a clamp means whereby the tool mount may be linked to the guide rail to locate the tool to produce a controlled cut line on the panel which is at a predetermined angle to a panel edge.